Got Thread problems? There’s an app for that
…I’ve been testing the alpha version of the Android app on my complicated home network and, with a bit of extra legwork, have diagnosed several issues with my Thread setup. Thread…
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Honor’s Magic V6 sets three foldable firsts
…The good news is that Honor is promising seven years of OS and security updates, two more than Oppo and the same that Google and Samsung offer. The bad is that Honor…
Apple wants Europe to blink
…and policy at University College London, the core issue is that Apple is making an exception to its own long-standing privacy and security setup “in order to stay relevant and in…
Hue’s SpatialAware finally made me appreciate color-changing lights
…It can handle more than 150 lights and 50 accessories — three times the standard bridge’s limit — which is handy if you’re reaching the limit in your current setup. And it…
Audio and Podcast News
…A software update allows its G5 and C5 OLED TVs to work with the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speaker system it announced at CES . FlexConnect allows for more flexible speaker placement and configurations…
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
…At $1,000 (often on sale for $850), it’s cheaper and has a similar roller mop setup, along with a better vacuum/brush system. Its 20,000 Pa suction and duo…
The new show making fun of tech bros
…It’s creating notes that act as memories and referencing those notes as I drop in updates throughout the day. It‘s scheduling weekly reviews and prompting me for updates on all…
Cybersecurity
…discovery.” Meanwhile, Microsoft said its multi-model agentic setup, MDASH , was used to discover 16 CVEs in this week’s Patch Tuesday updates and is the leader on the CyberGym security evaluation…
Smart Home Reviews
…Fall into smarter lighting From circadian rhythm lamps to immersive TV backlighting and festive outdoor setups, smart lighting is easier and more versatile than ever. Here’s some ideas on how to…
Why the Steam Controller is (and isn’t) a big deal
…Just attach the controller to the puck and follow an onscreen prompt to tether them (and likely install some firmware updates). You can forgo using the puck as a wireless receiver by…