Thread standard is still messy, creating the risk of multiple networks in your smart home
The Matter and Thread standards are supposed to ensure that a huge range of smart home devices can work seamlessly together, mirroring the benefits offered by HomeKit compatibility. But this isn’t the case, say multiple manufacturers. The main b.....»»
How an iconic desert tree survives extreme heat—and the unique risk it"s facing now
New research has found that the punishing summer temperatures and persistent drought conditions in much of Arizona and the Southwest are dealing a double whammy to trees attempting to regulate their own temperature, putting a critical part of the des.....»»
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan—perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally build that earthquake kit......»»
New infosec products of the week: December 13, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cato Networks, Horizon3.ai, SecureAuth, Stamus Networks, Trellix, and Versa Networks. Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks Trel.....»»
Rumor Replay: Cellular Macs, Vision Pro gaming, Apple home launches, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: new home devices, cellular Macs, gaming controllers for Vision Pro, and more. Here are thi.....»»
Get some fresh air in your home for the holidays with Blueair
With lots of people headed your way for the holidays, a Blueair air purifier might be just what you need to get fresh air back in your home or apartment......»»
Dogs walked off-leash cause 20% more disturbance to protected lowland heaths, UK study finds
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have used GPS trackers to measure where dogs roamed during walks in lowland heaths in South-East England, home to several protected birds like the European nightjar and Dartford Warbler. They found t.....»»
Moms bear the brunt of mental heavy lifting at home, managing 7 in 10 tasks
From choosing gifts and sending cards to planning Christmas dinner, the holiday season can feel like an avalanche of mental to-do lists. New research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourne, published in the Journal of Marriage an.....»»
El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds
The risk of fires in the Amazon is greater in regions where groundwater storage is compromised, especially when El Niño exacerbates the drought. Using satellite images and data from fires, researchers have been able to demonstrate the relationship b.....»»
South Dakota outbreak reveals potential H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats
University of Pittsburgh researchers have identified evidence of H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats. Work centered on a rural outbreak in South Dakota, where multiple cats died after showing neurological and respiratory symptoms......»»
A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems
Microsoft's Recall feature and its new security standards are being tested by Windows Insiders again, and still creating problems......»»
New model find molecular interactions key to creating order in active systems
Non-reciprocal interactions can increase the order in an active system. This is the finding of a study by scientists from the department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS)......»»
Montserrat"s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories—according to a new study that highlights the need for international conservation efforts......»»
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
Mom, can we have a Starlink? Mom: We have a Starlink at home. In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets about how the Belarusian a.....»»
Aqara has last-minute holiday deals from $42 that"ll help fill your home with HomeKit sensors
Find some last-minute stocking stuffers with Aqara's excellent discounts on presence, door, window, temperature, and leak sensors that work with Apple Home.Add Aqara to your smart home with last-minute holiday dealsIt's not too late to get the perfec.....»»
Study: Lake ice becoming unsafe, increasing drowning risk
Sports and recreational activities on frozen lakes across the Northern Hemisphere are a popular pastime for millions, but according to new research out of York University, the safety of that ice is becoming more precarious and shorter in duration......»»
Citrix acquires deviceTRUST and Strong Network
With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint presents a potential security risk. Addressing this challenge, Citrix announced the st.....»»
Keycloak: Open-source identity and access management
Keycloak is an open-source project for identity and access management (IAM). It provides user federation, strong authentication, user management, authorization, and more. Keycloak is based on standard protocols and supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0,.....»»
Fried food frenzy: Save $80 on the Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer
Prepare all your favorite foods with less prep time and minimal oils. Save $80 when you purchase the Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer at Walmart today......»»
HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change
This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings a key upgrade to what’s surely the device’s most used Siri feature: Apple Music requests......»»
Apple releases tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2, here’s what’s new
Apple’s two home devices have received new software updates today. tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2 are available now. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»