… It also lets you set up your device using the app that connects to your smart home hub, like your Alexa app or Apple Home app. The downside is it'll lock you into that smart ecosystem even more, so if you're waffling between Google and Amazon, using Matter can backfire for you. …
… Specs Smart home ecosystem: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit Power source: Rechargeable USB-C battery two included , backup USB-C power Entry options: Keypad, fingerprint reader, infrared face recognition, mechanical key two included Security rating: ANSI Grade 2 Weatherproof rating: IP65 E… …
… It might suggest another app, like an audiobook. It's meant to be a middle ground between app timers and more restrictive tools like the Brick, which disables an app from launching once you've tapped your phone on the physical device. …
… The goal is to enable engineers to use natural language to describe changes or ask questions about a chip. Just as one can vibe code an app, perhaps eventually it will be possible to vibe design a chip. …
… The companies claim their versions are easier to install and natively integrate with apps that people are already using, but they are clearly aimed at locking people inside their product ecosystems. …
… If you're already bought into the Apple ecosystem with iPhones or iPads, MacBooks have several software features such as AirDrop and Universal Control that are legitimately convenient, and Apple makes some of the best laptop hardware in the game. …
… Because the operating system was a decentralized, open source ecosystem that seemed to prioritize commercial appeal and mass adoption over security, Android—with its plethora of vulnerabilities—had been likened to Swiss cheese. …