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I Finally Added Smart Control to My Windows and the Results Are Amazing
Summary Adding smart controls to my motorized skylights simplified the controls and allows me to automate them based on temperature, humidity, and more. The Velux Active with Netatmo upgrade I used integrates with HomeKit or uses the Velux app. The upgrade cost me $350 and about 30 minutes of my time, a no-brainer upgrade considering the quality of life upgrade.…
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Smart glasses’ appeal comes into focus at CES 2025 – Computerworld
Smart glasses require “purposeful compromise,” when it comes to balancing functionality with a lightweight form factor, and “different vendors are making different decisions,” to achieve this, said Greengart. Halliday’s smart glasses, for example, project text and images directly into the wearer’s field of view. This is perceived as a 3.5-in. screen that appears in the upper-right corner of the user’s view, and…
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Best Smart Home Devices of 2025
Here at Consumer Reports, we put these products through rigorous tests, such as analyzing the sound quality of smart speakers, judging the cleaning capabilities of robotic vacuums, and evaluating the data security of cameras and doorbells to help you avoid hacks. What’s the result of all that work? Below, CR members with digital access can see the very best products…
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How Smart IVR Unlocks a Better Caller Journey
Smart IVR refers to Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that can recognize and respond to human speech. Unlike traditional IVR — which relies on rigid menus and keypad inputs — smart IVR can interpret spoken language, ask clarifying questions, and adapt its responses based on customer needs. This creates a smoother, faster experience that leaves callers more satisfied and businesses…
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US to Launch Cyber Trust Mark to Label Secure Smart Devices
The U.S. government is set to introduce a seal of approval to help consumers identify secure internet-connected devices, the White House announced in a press release on Jan. 7. The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark will certify devices that meet certain security standards. Following the initiative’s first announcement in July 2023, the Federal Communications Commission provided details on Tuesday about how…
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The Omen 32X Smart Gaming Monitor Has Google TV
HP announced its new OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor. The monitor runs on Google TV, but it’s made to focus more on gaming than other media. The OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor is a large 31.5-inch screen with a sharp 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It uses an IPS panel for vibrant colors and has a standard ratio…
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LG’s newest battery-powered TV doubles as a wireless smart display — and I totally need one
While most TV brands have established their lifestyle divisions around art TVs, LG is leaning into a concept that’s already gone viral — the company’s rollable, battery-powered StanbyMe TV got millions of views on social media once customers realized you can now enjoy your favorite TV shows while soaking in the bathtub. Tom’s Guide at CES (Image credit: Future) Follow…
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Answering reader questions about AI, smart glasses, TikTok, and more
As promised, I’ve got a special mailbag issue this week. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Like last year, I picked a handful that hit some of the themes I plan to continue covering in 2025. I’m really concerned / worried / curious about the near-term future. Between now and 10 years from now, I think it is very…
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Samsung’s Bespoke smart fridges bring AI-powered shopping to Instacart
Samsung’s smart fridges will soon be able to identify when you’re running low on something and add items to your Instacart app so you can order what you need from the grocery delivery service right from your fridge. Today, Samsung announced a multiyear partnership with Instacart that will let you shop for groceries from the screen on your Samsung Bespoke…
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How to Write SMART Goals That Actually Help You Reach Your Fitness Dreams
If you have big aspirations for 2025—a big deadlift, a marathon, a change in the size of your body—I sure hope you haven’t translated them into the limited, pass-fail box-checking of a SMART goal. But that doesn’t mean SMART goals are useless. You really need two types of goals: Dream Goals to inspire and motivate you, and SMART goals, which…
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