Fitbit Charge 3 Review: a Good Fitness Tracker in an Awkward Price Range
FitBit
Fitness trackers have reached a certain level of maturity: the new models are evolutionary, not revolutionary. So it is with FitBit’s Charge 3, the...
After Boeing’s 737 MAX, how do we regulate automation?
The Boeing 737 MAX has been involved in two recent air crashes.
In the wake of a second crash of a Boeing 737 MAX airplane,...
The Best Bluetooth Boomboxes for the Beach, Backyard, and Beyond
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Better weather is upon us so it’s the perfect time to buy a new Bluetooth boombox to use outside—whether at a pool party...
Keep your delicate devices dirt-free with over 1,500 sprays of screen cleaner for $17
Whether you’re working at a desk or swiping at your phone, nobody likes a dirty screen, and trying to...
The Best Ultra Compact Battery Banks
Anker
It’s great to have a battery bank that allows you to charge your smartphone 8 or 9 times before you get anywhere near a...
Nvidia’s latest AI software turns rough doodles into realistic landscapes
AI is going to be huge for artists, and the latest demonstration comes from Nvidia, which has built prototype software that turns...
Behind that automated car or robot, there’s often a person
The Mira Robotics laundry robot is teleoperated for some tasks. Image courtesy of Mira Robotics.
When we think of automation, we tend to think of...
Best media streaming devices
Whether you’ve just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now’s an excellent time to buy a...
10 Smart Home Projects For Beginners
If you haven’t automated your home yet, maybe you simply don’t know where to start…
Today, we’ll outline 10 very basic smart home projects for...
Podcast: IKEA’s smart home arrives in August
Fibaro gear now works with SmartThings without you downloading a custom device handler.
Kevin was out of town this week, so I co-hosted the podcast...
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Home Control 2019 and ESP-GO
Introduction (Latest update April 03, 2019)
Minor update here - I've gone back to SDK 2.1 for now.
Sick of reading about other people’s home control?...
Google redesigning buttons, dropdowns, and other Chrome controls for touch, accessibility
Users on the web interact with checkboxes, dropdown menus, and other UI elements on a regular basis. Google is now redesigning these HTML form...
Amazon’s Alexa Now Features Reminders and Multiple Timers
Amazon’s beefing up some basic features in Alexa, its voice-controlled assistant. Your favorite lady in a tube can now set reminders and multiple timers,...
