Apple, Google add support for Thread 1.4
… Once Amazon updates, the major ecosystems will all be on the same version of Thread, which could bring significant improvements to Matter/Thread smart homes. …
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Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter
… It can run on your computer, a Raspberry Pi, or a dedicated device like HOOBS. The software emulates the HomeKit accessory protocol, and its plug-ins support thousands of devices. It’s very popular for bringing devices like Ring security cameras and Nest thermostats into Apple’s Home app. …
Android Show 2026: all the news and announcements
Google I/O is just days away, and that means it’s time for another Android Show event to unpack all the Android ecosystem highlights Google has in store. …
Nanoleaf bets its future on robots, red light therapy, and AI
… It remains 80 to 90 percent of the business, he says, and they plan to keep releasing new form factors and updates. …
The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe
… It’s also pledged to bring them to Mac desktop devices. …
You can grab a Sonos Era 100 for $85 off thanks to Sonos’ latest refurb sale
… Like other Sonos speakers, the Era 100 also integrates well with the broader Sonos ecosystem. …
Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
… Siri AI conversations can sync across different Apple devices, but so can most other chatbots in some form — Google in particular emphasized cloud syncing at this year’s I/O. …
Apple wants Europe to blink
… The company has a history of invoking privacy and security concerns when regulators try to make it open up parts of its famously closed ecosystem. …
Cybersecurity
… Gmail end-to-end encryption now available on mobile devices Google Workspace Updates Blog Thomas Ricker Apr 9 Chrome combats session theft. Google is officially rolling out Device Bound Session Credentials DBSC to Windows users in Chrome 146. …
Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet
… Zorin boasted that since its release in October, Zorin OS 18 has seen nearly 4 million downloads, over 78 percent from devices running Windows and macOS. “In a world where governments and big tech companies are increasingly exerting control over our own devices, we’re seeing more interest than ever…