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SmartThings gets Matter 1.4 support for water heaters, heat pumps, and more
Samsung’s smart home platform SmartThings now works with Matter 1.4, the latest version of the interoperable smart home standard, adding compatibility with things like water heaters, heat pumps, and solar panels that use the spec. The company has also introduced new smart home automation triggers, as well as a broadcast feature for SmartThings-connected speakers. Matter 1.4 makes it easier to…
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First UK homes to be warmed by data center waste heat as key partnership is signed for West London development
The UK is to get its first district heat network powered by waste heat from a data center, thanks to a deal between Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) and district heating firm Hemiko. The first of half a dozen projects announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero last year, the plan is to provide…
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‘Heat’ with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro is one of the greatest crime thrillers of all time — and you can stream it now on Netflix
With all the terrible performances they’ve given in forgettable movies over the past few decades, it can be easy to forget just how brilliant actors Robert De Niro and Al Pacino really are. While they both still offer occasional glimpses of their formidable abilities, as far as I’m concerned, the last truly great performance from either actor came in the…
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British Gas launches trial scheme to reuse waste heat from data processing – and it involves installing a tiny ‘virtual data center’ in homes
British Gas is carrying out a trial using excess heat from data processing to provide free hot water in homes. The company has signed a deal with sustainable cloud business heata that will see the heat generated by corporate data processing channeled directly into hot water cylinder in the home. Not only could this cut heating costs for homeowners, British…
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Most Reliable Heat Pump Brands
Because you’re likely to use your heat pump year-round, you’ll want one from a brand with a reliable track record. That’s why we asked about 10,000 of our members about their experiences with heat pumps installed between 2007 and 2023. Based on our analysis, we determined that, on average, about half of heat pumps are likely to experience problems by…
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