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.....»»
How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air?
A physicist runs the math on direct air capture and warns: This tech won't save us from climate catastrophe......»»
NotebookLM Rolls Out to More Countries Worldwide
NoteBookLM gains a ton of helpful features as well. The post NotebookLM Rolls Out to More Countries Worldwide appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, Google announced that it would be bringing Gemini 1.5 Pro to NotebookLM, a smart assis.....»»
Ready for change? Netflix just revealed a major redesign for its TV app
Netflix isn’t afraid to change your experience with its app. The streaming giant revealed today that a major redesign is coming for the Netflix app across TV devices like the Apple TV 4K, Chromecast, and smart TVs. Select users will start seeing it.....»»
$150k Samsung micro-LED TV shows why Apple isn’t yet using the tech
It’s not unusual in pieces around Apple’s move to OLED for iPads (now) and MacBooks (in future) to have someone ask in the comments why the company doesn’t just skip ahead to micro-LED. The latest Samsung’s micro-LED TVs point to two very goo.....»»
iOS 18 Mail app AI features: Smart replies, tone change, auto-sort, more
A new report suggests Apple may announce a number of iOS 18 Mail app AI features during WWDC. These include the option to automatically create Smart Replies to emails, as well as the ability to draft a reply yourself and then ask Siri to change th.....»»
Apple Glass rumors resurrected thanks to eyeglass hinge patent application
The Apple Glass concept has seemingly resurfaced in a patent application discussing a potential hinge mechanism for the long-rumored headgear.Hypothetical smart glassesFollowing the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, the rumor mill has previously.....»»
A battery charged by your tears may make smart contact lenses a reality
A wafer-thin battery is in development that may be ideal to power smart contact lenses in the future. And it has an unusual way of being recharged......»»
Ford Explorer output launched in Germany with "latest, greatest" battery tech
Ford had initially said the Explorer would use nickel magnesium cobalt batteries but the company postponed the production start for six months to incorporate new battery specifications......»»
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush. Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re c.....»»
This Samsung smart monitor is normally $600 — today it’s $430
This monitor is also a TV, console, and IoT hub, sorta. Check it out while it is on sale......»»
Safer, cheaper, more flexible battery invented for wearable tech
Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, better performing and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. A paper describing the "recipe" for their new battery type was published in the journal Nano Research Energy on June 3......»»
Gazelle Eclipse e-bike review: All you’ll need and more
The Gazelle Eclipse e-bike is best used as a primary form of personal transport in a city or town and for daily commuting......»»
Zoho’s security stack improves businesses’ protections against breaches and attacks
Zoho Corporation announced new safeguards to its reinforced, tightly integrated security tech stack. Comprised of four solutions—Ulaa, Zoho Directory, Zoho OneAuth, and Zoho Vault—Zoho’s security stack provides businesses the highest level.....»»
Apple’s OpenAI partnership likely just temporary, says Siri co-founder
Apple’s OpenAI partnership – which will be used to bring generative AI features to Siri – is likely just an interim one, while the company expands and deepens its own chatbot tech. The prediction was made by Dag Kittlaus, who co-founded Siri.....»»
Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro and a coding course bundle for $53
Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 (reg. $499) and the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle on sale for Father's Day for just $52.97 through June 9. TL;DR: Through June 9, get the tech-loving dad in your life this Microsof.....»»
Sonos Ace headphones review: Hands-on with the first headphones from the audio giant
Lossless audio, superb sound quality, and audio swap with Sonos soundbars make Sonos Ace an excellent pair of headphones for audiophiles. When I got an invite to a Sonos briefing in New York City promising a “highly anticipated innovation.....»»
WWDC 2024: What to expect
WWDC 2024: What to expect Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) is almost here and the anticipation is palpable. This is poised to be a pivotal event for the Cupertino-based tech giant as it's expected to unveil plans for integrat.....»»
EOFY Deals: Snag a Hubbl Puck for 20% off right now
Get your hands on Australian TV's newest streaming device, Hubbl, for just $79.20. The End of Financial Year is one of the best times to pick up just about any tech device, thanks to the Australian tradition of EOFY sales. This year, the recent.....»»
Galaxy Watch FE: Samsung may have just leaked it
Samsung may have accidentally revealed the existence of a cheaper FE version of the Galaxy Watch. It's really hard to keep an upcoming tech product a secret. Just ask Samsung.Spotted by MySmartPrice, it appears that the rumored upcoming Samsung.....»»
Get 20% off the Amazon Smart Thermostat and save money and energy this summer
As of June 4, the Amazon Smart Thermostat is on sale for 20% off at Amazon, saving you $16. SAVE $16: Today, you can shop the Amazon Smart Thermostat for $63.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. That's 20% off......»»