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LG’s 8K OLED TV is as big as it is expensive

[ad_1] The 88Z9 features an 88-inch OLED panel with 8K Ultra HD resolution — 16 times the number of pixels in full HD and four times as many as 4K. It also comes with LG’s second generation Alpha 9 8K intelligent processor, which uses deep learning technology to optimize sound and visuals, and analyzes ambient […]

iOS 13 beta mentions Apple’s Tile-like tracking device

[ad_1] As we learned previously, the device will reportedly be a physical tag that users can attach to any object to track its location. It will likely link to your iCloud account when you place it close to your iPhone, similar to how AirPods are paired. When your phone moves too far away from the […]

IKEA launches gaming products focused on accessibility and esports

[ad_1] UNYQ designs and sells accessibility aids, using 3D printing to create personalized prosthetic limbs and support braces for people with conditions like scoliosis. It developed a method of scanning a person’s body to create 3D printed products which perfectly fit them. IKEA has taken inspiration from this technique for its series of gaming products, […]

Philips’ Hue range may soon include a smart plug

[ad_1] According to Dutch site iCulture, Philips will launch a smart plug that will work with Apple’s HomeKit platform, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It’s not clear whether it will need to be linked with the Philips Hue bridge, but a leaked image lends credence to the report. Smart plugs can be plugged directly into […]

Ecobee smart thermostat with glass display pops up on Lowe’s website

[ad_1] According to the blog, the new SmartThermostat will swap past versions’ plastic display for glass, enhance wireless capabilities and offer dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth. It will also add Spotify Connect and Alexa calling, drop-in and messaging. The new SmartSensor appears to have improved occupancy detection, a longer battery life and an extended pairing range. […]

Google Assistant can now control GE’s smart microwaves

[ad_1] Since it’s a software update, current owners of the WiFi-capable microwaves can rope in Google Assistant with either the GE Kitchen Appliances app or Google Home app. Simply download either app and follow the set-up instructions. If you’re stuck with a dumb microwave, GE’s lineup starts at $144. Last year, GE started rolling out […]

Adorable internet-connected bunny Nabaztag is being resurrected

[ad_1] The original design team, Violet, decided last year to resurrect Nabaztag in time for Maker Faire Paris. The project received so much interest and acclaim that it’s now bringing Nabaztag back to life for the general population with a Raspberry Pi-based kit that will breathe new life into your original device — you’ll just […]

Alexa’s intercom-like broadcasts come to more non-Echo devices

[ad_1] The feature requires device makers to implement it, and not every product will necessarily qualify. They’ll have to support converting MP3 files 45 seconds or longer to an Alexa-ready format. There may still be gaps in Announcements support even if your home is full of Alexa devices. Still, this could make the broadcasting tool […]

Control4’s new hub connects 13,500 smart home devices on one screen

[ad_1] According to the company, the new and improved “operating system” can control more than 13,500 third-party devices. Users can create whole-home dashboards to monitor all devices, or see favorited rooms and products at a glance. You’ll need a professional installer to get started, but the company says once it’s up and running, you can […]