[ad_1] First up, real-time noise suppression. If you’ve ever been in a remote meeting where someone is typing loudly on their keyboard or has the radio playing nearby, you’ll know how distracting these background sounds can be. This feature minimizes these unwanted noises, allowing users to hear what’s being said. Then there’s the Raise Hand […]
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Ring’s latest doorbells feature a three-camera array
[ad_1] Ring founder, Jamie Siminoff, explains in a blog post that the company had to engineer a product that was constantly recording video footage without draining the battery. The solution is a three-camera array, two of which capture Pre-Roll footage at a low resolution and low framerate — and in black and white. The main […]
Arlo will require two-step sign-ins for its smart home devices
[ad_1] Of the three smart home security companies, only Ring’s two-factor requirement is active today. Nest’s is due to take effect sometime in the second quarter. Still, Arlo’s move is an important start. There’s a mounting concern that intruders can use security cameras and other connected devices to spy on and harass homeowners. Two-step logins […]
SoulCycle’s $2,500 home-fitness bike is almost ready for pre-order
[ad_1] At the moment, the bike costs $2,500, and if you buy it, you’ll have access to Variis, a streaming platform that will deliver on-demand fitness classes from SoulCycle, Pure Yoga, Equinox and others. Variis is the result of a partnership between Equinox Media and SoulCycle. If you have the bicycle, the app will cost […]
Ring’s next Video Doorbell will show what happened before an alert
[ad_1] Both the Plus and the base model will also support a new “near” motion zone that prevents false events beyond 15 feet, support for 5GHz WiFi network, an easier-to-remove faceplate and automatic chime connection to streamline the setup process. What you won’t, see, however, are any major cosmetic changes — the Video Doorbell 3 […]
Philips Hue is ending support for the first-gen Bridge on April 30th
[ad_1] After April 2020 no software updates will be made available for the Hue Bridge v1 and compatibility with our online services will be terminated at that time. The Hue Bridge v1 can still be controlled locally via the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 app. >> — Philips Hue (@tweethue) March 6, 2020 While the […]
The Morning After: The Nintendo PlayStation prototype sold for $360k
[ad_1] The winner did not wish to be identified.The Nintendo PlayStation sells for $360,000 at auction Bidding for this legendary prototype concluded Friday when someone placed a $300,000 bid. With the buyer’s premium, the person who won the auction will pay $360,000 to own a piece of gaming history. That sounds bad.Researchers discover that Intel […]
Alexa can now provide traffic updates and severe weather alerts
[ad_1] Severe weather can be another problem that sidelines your plans or your commute. By saying, “Alexa, tell me when there’s a severe weather alert,” you’ll be notified in the case of particularly choppy storms. If you missed an NBA game, you can now catch the highlights on any Alexa-enabled device with a screen. You […]
Get a Play:1 speaker for $99 in Sonos’ certified refurbished sale
[ad_1] Sonos Play:1 Outside of this sale, it’s pretty much impossible to get a Sonos speaker for $99 — unless you’re shopping the IKEA line. With the Play:1 (89), you’re not sacrificing quality. It’s a great speaker, comparable to the Sonos One and Sonos One SL. The only drawback is that it doesn’t come with […]
The Morning After: Amazon’s accelerated one-day shipping
[ad_1] Goodbye doesn’t mean forever.The gadgets that refuse to die As Sonos most recently proved, your gadgets weren’t meant to live forever. Any Engadget editor will point out his or her drawer or cupboard (or wardrobe) filled with tech from yesteryear. Not every device is an iPhone or an Amazon Echo, and for things that […]