What are “drainer smart contracts” and why is the FBI warning of them?
Scam sites often pose as outlets selling non-fungible tokens. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI is advising potential NFT buyers to be on the lookout for malicious websites that use “drainer smart contracts” to.....»»
Why are so many of England"s care workers migrants?
Care homes in England are warning they may have to close, as the sector's longstanding staffing crisis faces further trouble due to changes in immigration policy......»»
Smart supramolecular assemblies: Researchers show how additives promote self-assembly of spherical microparticles
If you've ever opened a box from IKEA and wished the pieces inside could somehow spontaneously merge to form a table or chair, then a simple virus could have a thing or two to teach you. Self-assembly of complex molecules is essential for a wide arra.....»»
Two years later, Ikea’s Diregera smart home hub finally supports Matter
It was May 2022 when Ikea proudly announced its Diregera hub, bringing Matter support to the company’s smart home line-up. Some two years later, and rather later than scheduled, that upgrade is finally available. But better late than never, as M.....»»
Opinion: Why some politicians crave your rage—and three ways to resist the game
The Nobel prize-winning economist Elinor Ostrom once wrote about "the danger of self-evident truths" within academic research, warning that they were often wrong, or at the very least misleading......»»
The Google Home app is getting a long-overdue feature
The Google Home app might soon be getting a search bar, making it easier to find specific smart home devices......»»
The Yale Code is a unique alternative to traditional smart locks
The Yale Code lacks the connectivity of smart locks, yet it still offers keypad support, Auto-Lock, and the option to toggle settings directly from the lock......»»
Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30!
Save big and get access to your favourite content! The post Grab the Amazon Fire Stick for Less than $30! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and m.....»»
IFA 2024: Our complete coverage from Berlin
The IFA trade show comes to Berlin each year, offering space to showcase the latest tech with a European focus. IFA has traditionally been a big show for laptops, smart home, monitors and TVs. IFA has had a reduced importance in mobile over the years.....»»
The best smart home tech of IFA 2024
IFA 2024 didn't disappoint, with tons of cool gear on display. From lights and vacuums to appliances and more, here are the best smart home devices of IFA 2024......»»
Opinion: Planning smart and sustainable cities should not result in exclusive garden utopias for the rich
One of the big ideas of the 21st century, "smart cities" promised a new world of connected, data-driven and sustainable urbanism. Pervasive digital infrastructures would monitor flows from sewage to traffic to criminal activities, providing informati.....»»
Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs
Most school shootings don't just happen out of nowhere—there are typically warning signs......»»
Reolink shines at IFA 2024 with major rebranding and groundbreaking new products
Reolink is one of the hottest brands in the smart home security market, and things are about to get even hotter. The company has a … The post Reolink shines at IFA 2024 with major rebranding and groundbreaking new products appeared first on BGR.....»»
Accused Apalachee High School shooter"s troubled home life, potential warning signs
Accused Apalachee High School shooter"s troubled home life, potential warning signs.....»»
Apple hints at smart ring plans with its unsubtle Apple Watch survey
While an Apple smart ring has long been rumored, it appears the company is at least considering it more, according to a recent survey of Apple Watch users viewed by AppleInsider......»»
3 smart things to do when your savings account hits $10,000
3 smart things to do when your savings account hits $10,000.....»»
AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to renew perpetual license support
Ars cited in lawsuit AT&T recently filed against Broadcom. Enlarge AT&T filed a lawsuit against Broadcom on August 29 accusing it of seeking to “retroactively change existing VMware contracts to match its new corpor.....»»
Lockly debuts four smart locks with the new Zeno Series
The Lockly Zeno Series consists of four smart locks, two of which use facial recognition technology to control your front door......»»
Philips announces new generation Hue Play box with HDMI 2.1 and new light effects
Philips has just announced a new generation of its Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, which lets owners of synchronize their smart lights with the content on their TV. The new version features a number of enhancements, including HDMI 2.1 with support f.....»»
Study finds nine UK fathers accused of child sexual abuse given legal access to their alleged victims
Content warning: Please note the article contains distressing content......»»
FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
Sudden subscription fees, lost features causing users "death by a thousand cuts." Enlarge / Spotify released the Car Thing to the general public in February 2022. It's bricking them in December. (credit: Spotify) For so.....»»