This app from Harvard could reshape how identity works beyond Google Wallet
… Authentication also happens locally using biometrics like Face ID or a fingerprint, so your data is not constantly being sent back and forth to external systems. …
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ChatGPT just made managing your Homey smart home a whole lot easier
… The Homey app in ChatGPT works with the subscription-based Homey Cloud, a local Homey Pro, the compact Pro Mini, or a custom Homey Self-Hosted Server setup. …
I replaced my NAS with Google Drive for a month and barely noticed
… And this is exactly the kind of workload where a NAS feels purpose-built, offering local speed and effectively endless storage. And not to forget the elephant in the room, the biggest advantage of local storage is that it’s local. …
This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think
… Beyond that, it means managing files yourself: side-loading books, keeping local copies, or using a tool like Calibre. …
I was ready to dismiss Gemini's new Notebooks. After using the feature, I can't live without it
… Gemini Notebooks aren’t the projects feature I envisioned, but maybe that’s a good thing. …
This open source app lets you free your Oura Ring from its subscription
… Specifically, it’s an open-source desktop app that offers access to your health metrics, storing the data locally on your machine. …
I turned my old tablet into a self-hosted photo display, and it's better than anything you can buy
… Additionally, I use a smart plug combined with my home automation system. …
Amazon wants you to throw away your old Kindle. Here's why I jailbroke mine instead
… The e-reader can wake for a split second at sunrise, pull live weather forecasts and calendar tasks via a local API, and display them on the screen all day long while consuming practically zero power. …
This Android gaming app might kill handheld PCs
… This means Android devices require translation software and other tools to play PC games locally. …
Google Home is missing the one feature every smart home needs — so I built it myself
… Compared to that automation, a QR code might not sound as impressive, but I disagree. …