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Link post 11 months ago

Apple may be working on an update to the Studio Display.

According to reports, the update would upgrade the backlighting technology to mini-LED which would significantly improve contrast and picture quality.

Link post 11 months ago

Google expands Parental Controls functionality on Android.

In a blog post, the company outlined how its making Family Link easier to navigate overall, plus the ability to manage what can be done on devices during school time, and manage who kids can call and text.
Link post 11 months ago

Sonos is going to try to convince you to ditch your Apple TV.

According to a report by Chris Welch at The Verge, new details have emerged about the troubled company’s new streaming box, including that it’ll be more expensive than an Apple TV 4K. But you’ll finally be able to make other Sonos speakers work as part of a Dolby Atmos setup. Why the company didn’t just create a receiver for their devices remains to be seen.

Bluesky post 11 months ago

Pebble Smartwatches are coming back from the dead.

Eric Migicovsky, founder of the smartwatch company, announced that thanks to Google open-sourcing PebbleOS, Eric and a small team can now start the journey of releasing a brand-new Pebble Smartwatch.

** It's happening!! ** We managed to convince Google to open source PebbleOS. Took a while, but they just did it today! github.com/google/pebble With that, we're bringing Pebble back! I blogged about it – ericmigi.com/blog/why-wer…

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— Eric Migicovsky (@ericmigi.com) January 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Bluesky post 11 months ago

We’re still having issues with the Kindle Colorsoft.

Our replacement from Amazon appears even more yellow, though now the band is technically less noticeable.

Got a replacement #Kindle #Colorsoft and I can't tell if its worse than the first one I got (it had the yellow band at the bottom). My replacement, which was refurbished instead of new, appears even more yellow?

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— Josh Teder (@joshteder.bsky.social) January 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
YouTube post 11 months ago

MKBHD got to try Samsung and Google’s Vision Pro Competitor.

This is surprisingly cool! If Samsung decides to ship it this year, we might very well review it.

Link post 11 months ago

Google Gemini can now control the smart home.

According to TechRadar, Gemini can now finally control your various smart home devices with a new Google Home Exentions.

Link post 11 months ago

Wait, light bulbs could have been motion sensors this whole time?

According to an article from The Verge by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a new technology called Sensify is coming to Zigbee switches, bulbs, and plugs that can turn them into sensors with a simple firmware update. This technology is apparently how Philips Hue plans to bring ambient sensing to its smart lights.

Bluesky post 12 months ago

Fujfilm has a new hybrid camera/printer. Its kinda wild.

What do you think, should we review it?

A modern twist on an instant classic: the new Instax Wide EVO Hybrid Instant Camera ➡️ bhpho.to/3EdPxh6 #INSTAX #FUJIFILM #Instantcamera

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— B&H Photo (@bhphoto.com) January 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Link post 12 months ago

Matter speakers could stream music.

According to an article from The Verge by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, an effort is underway to add Wi-Fi-powered speakers to the matter smart home standard. But given Matter’s rocky rollout so far, don’t go thinking this will solve the issue of casting from an Android phone to Sonos speakers. Also, speaker groups will remain part of a speaker’s ecosystem.

Link post 12 months ago

Apple is working on a doorbell camera with FaceID.

According to an article from The Verge by Wes Davis, Apple is working on a product that would likely work with other HomeKit Smart Locks and allow you to unlock your door with just your face.