The latest version of Matter (v1.3) has arrived. It supports more smart home device types and routines, and that support could come to SmartThings in the future. Matter is a smart home device standard jointly developed by Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung, and other consumer electronics brands. Matter 1.3 brings support for ten new device types, … Read more
Thanks to yesterday’s Apple event, which unveiled the newest iPads, Amazon is having a massive sale on older model Apple products. You can score record-low prices on some of Apple’s best-selling devices, including AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks. I’m rounding up today’s seven best deals just below, with prices starting at just $79.99. • … Read more
Apple’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature on Apple Watch has been qualified by the FDA under its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, the first digital health technology feature of its kind to do so. Since 2022, Apple Watch has supported AFib History, which allows users diagnosed with atrial fibrillation to view an estimate of … Read more
As IoT technology progresses, the question of how to power these devices, particularly in locations where reliable electrical sources are scarce, presents a significant challenge. Researchers at the University of Utah’s College of Engineering have pioneered a new form of battery that could help solve this dilemma. The solution, which is at the proof of … Read more
Millions of devices are still connected to the PlugX malware, despite its creators abandoning it months ago, experts have warned. Cybersecurity analysts Sekoia managed to obtain the IP address associated with the malware’s command & control (C2) server, and observed connection requests over a six-month period. During the course of the analysis, infected endpoints attempted … Read more
The European Commission has waved through new ‘right to repair’ legislation that aims to make it easier for consumers to get their broken devices fixed, even if products are out of warranty. The EU already requires companies to offer a two-year minimum warranty on common household appliances and electronics, such as smartphones, TVs, washing machines, … Read more
Gesture navigation has been a thing on smartphones for some time now. More and more users are switching from the traditional navigation buttons to gestures on Android smartphones, including those made by Samsung. However, on Samsung smartphones and tablets that come with an S Pen, navigation gestures can become an issue when the S Pen … Read more
Businesses are looking to invest more in rugged devices as they seek to get more for their money, new research has found. The Getac-commissioned IDC InfoBrief found that rugged devices can lower the total cost of ownership while helping companies meet their ESG goals. The figures come from 990 IT decision-makers from different industries globally … Read more
The new Elgato Neo range of devices — condenser microphone, webcam, LED key light, capture card and stream deck — simplifies video calls, content creation and video streaming for newbies, the company said Thursday. The gear also looks good doing it, with a unified white design across all five devices. All the Neo products are … Read more
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners. The process can be initiated on Apple’s trade-in page in many countries, with customers able to submit a form to receive a prepaid shipping … Read more