Treat Smart City Tech like Sewers, or Better
Cities should value IoT deployments as the infrastructure they are Illustration: Greg Mably Smart cities, like many things, took a beating in 2020. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, pulled its Sidewalk Labs subsidiar.....»»
Echo Show 10 vs. Nest Hub (2nd Gen): which smart display is better for your home?
The Echo Show 10 is larger and more expensive than the Nest Hub (2nd Gen), but is it the better smart display? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation
Cutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale. Enlarge / Some of the waste material that ends up part of these bricks. (credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University) Researchers at the Royal Melbou.....»»
The Beats Pill is back, baby!
The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lives again, with all the internal tech you'd expect, and a price that might surprise you......»»
Global South health care practices contribute to spread of antimicrobial resistance across the world, study suggests
Many bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics originate in Pakistan and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. Infections caused by these bacteria are challenging to treat; longer treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is required and despite t.....»»
Summer in the city: Climate science reveals the impacts of heat
The summer sun beats down. People without air conditioning must find refuge in schools and community centers. Outdoor workers struggle to keep cool. Hot nights interrupt people's sleep, not allowing them to get the rest needed to recover from the war.....»»
Narwal Freo X Ultra review: smart and powerful whole home cleaning
The Narwal Freo X Ultra is a robot vacuum and mop with plenty of tech packed into a unit that doesn't ruin your home's aesthetic.Narwal Freo X Ultra reviewThere are a lot of robot vacuum and mop products on the market, so it can be challenging to sta.....»»
Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: Ministry
A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Monday......»»
Could we put data centers in space?
Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm lately. It also requires loads of band-end computing capability to do the near-miraculous things that it does. So far, that "compute," as it's known in the tech industry, has been based entirely on.....»»
New Hue lights, tvOS 18, Qi2 chargers, & more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we reveal the new Philips Hue gear, walk through several new Qi2 chargers, and break down all the changes coming to Apple TV in tvOS 18.HomeKit Insider PodcastSignify had several new smart lighting prod.....»»
Apple"s iPhone assembly automation goal has hit some bumps in the road
Thanks to automation, the Cupertino-based tech giant plans to reduce the number of workers assembling the iPhone by as much as half, but that could have disastrous effects on international labor markets.Apple already uses robots, like Daisy, in its d.....»»
Surgeons say they"re losing hundreds of work hours due to inefficient tech
A lack of adequate technology solutions is forcing surgeons to use generic consumer tech, leading to huge inefficiencies......»»
Arch-rivals Apple and Meta reportedly discuss AI partnership for iOS 18
Apple and Meta (nee Facebook) have never been the best of friends, and that relationship has only soured in recent years as the tech giants clash on issues of privacy, app store policy, and much more. Respective CEOs Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg have.....»»
Apple is still working on smart glasses, but it"s going to be a long wait
The long-rumored "Apple Glass" may take much longer to arrive than previously thought, with it now not expected to arrive for several years.An example of what Apple Glass could look likeThe Apple Vision Pro has been a major first step for Apple's mix.....»»
Apple may be in talks with Meta to add another generative AI provider to iOS 18
Add another name to the list — Apple has reportedly spoken to Meta about integrating the social media giant's generative artificial intelligence tech.Adopting Meta may have implications for Apple AI privacyFor the last six months, there's been deba.....»»
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses triple their recording time
If a mere 60 seconds of video recording just isn't enough, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now let you capture up to 3 minutes of content at a time......»»
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got three times as good
If a mere 60 seconds of video recording just isn't enough, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now let you capture up to 3 minutes of content at a time......»»
Congress passes bill to jumpstart new nuclear power tech
ADVANCE Act heads for Biden's signature, but it may be too little, too late. Enlarge (credit: hrui) Earlier this week, the US Senate passed what's being called the ADVANCE Act, for Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, A.....»»
This smart lock deadbolt has a huge discount at Best Buy — today only!
Add extra peace of mind to your front door with the Level Lock+ Connect. For a limited time, this awesome smart lock is marked down to $300 at Best Buy......»»
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which is the better smart display?
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) shares many of the same features as the Google Nest Hub Max, but which is the better smart display?.....»»
The "15-minute city" might not be realistic for North America, researchers find
In the "15-minute city," a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at McGill University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may no.....»»