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Amazon announces new Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 smart displays
Amazon’s first wall-mounted smart display just got a big upgrade. Today, the company announced the launch of the Echo Show 21, an upgrade to the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The new model has a 21-inch screen with 1080p resolution for $399.99. Amazon says it has better audio quality than the original Show 15 and nearly doubles the…
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7 Ways a Smart Doorbell Can Improve Home Security
Key Takeaways Smart doorbells allow you to remotely monitor your front door (or answer it) from anywhere with two-way audio so you can interact with visitors and delivery people. Motion detection features can automatically capture activity and send you an alert or simply save the footage for later review. The ability to record and review footage provides peace of mind,…
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Apple’s ‘iPad-like’ smart home plan hits a tired market – Computerworld
Though there is the issue of trust. A matter of trust While governments eager for growth seem to think tech will save us, consumers trust the sector less and less. There’s lots of data that reflects this decline. Arguably this could well represent a reaction against everything from huge security problems such as the recent Crowdstrike disaster to election interference,…
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Samsung smart glasses could be in the works based on new XR headset patent
Samsung was supposed to launch an XR headset before the end of 2024, but Samsung has already confirmed that it’s been delayed to 2025. It’s a device that has reportedly seen a number of pivots from what Samsung initially announced a year ago. The crew over at 91Mobiles recently spotted a patent filing for the design of the headset in…
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Apple’s rumored six-inch ‘AI wall tablet’ could control your smart home by March 2025
The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well. If the rumors are true, the smart display will offer a centralized way to control…
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This Is My Favorite Smart Doorbell Feature
Key Takeaways AI can enhance video doorbell notifications for specific object detection, customizing which alerts are sent to your phone. Some smart doorbells can use AI to differentiate between people, packages, cars, pets, and more. Companies such as Eufy use local hubs to handle facial recognition, offering more personalized and detailed notifications without cloud processing. Video doorbells serve many purposes.…
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Your Smart TV Might Have a Camera—Here’s What You Can Do With It
Key Takeaways Smart TVs from select brands, like Samsung and LG, may have built-in cameras or offer add-on cameras. Look for small camera lenses around the bezel or base of the TV to determine if it has a camera. Smart TV cameras offer features like video calls, gesture controls, and facial recognition, which may be a privacy concern. Did you…
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Mobvoi Home Walking Treadmill review: the smart features stressed me out
2024 has been a stressful year. Other people might pick more relaxing ways to de-stress — a spa day, a nice cocktail, or maybe a social media detox. Not me, baby. I’ve decided to cope the same way I always do: ramping up training instead of stress eating my weight in mini-muffins. Except it’s unreasonable to abandon my desk and…
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Govee Just Recalled These Smart Heaters That May Cause Fires and Burns
Smart heaters produced by Govee and GoveeLife were voluntarily recalled this week due to testing that revealed some models can overheat, potentially causing fires or burns. This affects over 500,000 units in the United States and Canada. Multiple models are included in the recall, most of which came to market in the last year. Affected models: You can locate the…
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Do we really need smart buildings anymore in a hybrid world of work?
The vision of the smart office building — and the broader idea of smart cities — haven’t quite lived up to the perhaps unfair promise attached to them. For our office spaces, once home to a daily 9-to-5 congregation, it hasn’t been exactly certain what the future holds. There have been lofty ambitions to transform the sterile and corporatized environments…
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