ecobee There are a greater number of smart thermostats on the market than ever before, and one of the selling points is that they will save you money. But will they? Here are some key things to consider. Smart Thermostats Automate Savings We can’t talk about whether or not a…
Read MoreFighting Loneliness With Robotic Pets
Modern demographics show that nowadays, life expectancy is high and the childbirth rate is low. One of the more prominent effects of this situation is, sadly, loneliness among senior citizens. While nothing can truly replace human connection, new robotic pets might be able to relieve some of the loneliness the…
Read MoreTrashbots a Smart Waste Bin That’ll Change How You View Trash
When throwing our trash away, we simply chuck it into a black garbage bag under our sink. Sometimes, we have trash bins in our kitchen or even the bedroom for times we need to ditch random objects away. Bagging your kitchen scraps can be a hassle especially when you’re throwing…
Read MoreDish’s Boost Infinite Will Use “The Power of Three Networks”
Dish Network has been rapidly building up its 5G mobile network, becoming a new fourth carrier to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Now the company is teasing a future cell phone plan called “Boost Infinite.” Dish’s 5G network has been live for a few months as “Project Genesis,” which…
Read MoreiPadOS 16 Is a Buggy Mess, so Apple Just Delayed It
Each year, Apple usually releases a major update for iPhone (iOS) and iPad (iPadOS) at the same time with many of the same new features. However, iPad owners will have to wait a bit longer this time around. Apple is still on track to release iOS 16 for iPhone (and…
Read MoreRazer’s Wireless Basilisk V3 Pro Is Finally Here
Every few years, Razer flexes its expertise with a crazy new gaming mouse. And the Basilisk V3 Pro might be the company’s latest achievement. Just don’t let your appetite overtake your budget, cause this thing ain’t cheap. At a cool $150, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is more than twice…
Read MoreYouTube’s New Podcasts Page Doesn’t Have a Lot of Podcasts
Podcasts are having a resurgence at the moment, with companies like Spotify and Apple investing millions of dollars in exclusive shows. YouTube is now entering the mix, starting with a new page dedicated to podcasts. Google has created a new page at youtube.com/podcasts, which highlights popular episodes and playlists for…
Read MoreSatechi’s SSD Enclosure Is Made for Power Users
Everyone should own a portable hard drive, but external SSDs are a bit costly. It’s often cheaper to just buy an NVMe drive and shove it in an enclosure. And Satechi has an impressive new NVMe enclosure that power users will appreciate. At a glance, this is a straightforward drive…
Read MoreArtemis 1 Moon Rocket Test: How to Watch and Why It Matters
Following years of delays, NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to test the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft is happening soon. Here’s how to watch it, and why it matters. Update, 8/29/22: The initial Artemis 1 launch was cancelled, due to an engine bleed problem. NASA has not yet stated when…
Read MoreMeta Wants to Fix’s Wikipedia Biggest Problem Using AI
Despite the efforts of over 30 million editors, Wikipedia sure ain’t perfect. Some information on Wikipedia lacks a genuine source or citation—as we learned with the Pringle Man hoax, this can have a wide-ranging impact on culture or “facts.” But Meta, formerly Facebook, hopes to solve Wikipedia’s big problem with…
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