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Apple's smart doorbell to utilize MagSafe, ring AirPods Pro
No, your comprehension is lacking.Stabitha_Christie said:
Lol, your argument is "I think I am right, so I am right". It is crazy that Nest has info on how people can upgrade their doorbell transformers so it will provide enough power for a hardwire doorbell. Perhaps you should let them know it isn't needed.gatorguy said:
It runs great with my 23-year-old doorbell wiring. I think the overwhelming majority would work well with most common doorbell transformers. The Ring doorbell cam runs on as little as 10v. So yes, my original statement that a doorbell camera can run on existing doorbell wiring is accurate.Stabitha_Christie said:
Not necessarily. Nest doorbells require at least 16- 24 volts. Older doorbells ran on 6 or 8 volts; newer doorbells run on 12+. So older doorbells and even some new one's wouldn't provide the needed power.gatorguy said:
The power to your existing doorbell supplies enough power for a doorbell camera with constant recording, ie, Nest Doorbell, without any changes, and without needing a battery.AppleZulu said:
Native doorbell power probably isn’t enough to run a camera. Maybe some kind of wireless MagSafe connector would enable charging an internal battery in order to avoid physical port that invites damage from rain and moisture.DAalseth said:If you have a doorbell, you have power to it already. MagSafe makes absolutely no sense. Battery power makes absolutely no sense. You have power there already.
I already have enough stuff that I have to keep charged.The idea posted by others of swappable magnetic batteries would be a no go for a security camera. Can’t make it that easy for miscreants to disable security.
That said, the current Nest Doorbell does either battery or hard-wired out-of the box, no need to choose to buy one or the other. Pick your poison.
The OP suggested the power to a doorbell would not be sufficient for a doorbell camera. There are a number of the products besides Nest. Obviously others, Nest included, have introduced wired cameras that operate just fine on your doorbell's wiring.
Therefore, I don't think I'm right. I am right. 
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Apple's smart doorbell to utilize MagSafe, ring AirPods Pro
It runs great with my 23-year-old doorbell wiring. I think the overwhelming majority would work well with most common doorbell transformers. The Ring doorbell cam runs on as little as 10v. So yes, my original statement that a doorbell camera can run on existing doorbell wiring is accurate.Stabitha_Christie said:
Not necessarily. Nest doorbells require at least 16- 24 volts. Older doorbells ran on 6 or 8 volts; newer doorbells run on 12+. So older doorbells and even some new one's wouldn't provide the needed power.gatorguy said:
The power to your existing doorbell supplies enough power for a doorbell camera with constant recording, ie, Nest Doorbell, without any changes, and without needing a battery.AppleZulu said:
Native doorbell power probably isn’t enough to run a camera. Maybe some kind of wireless MagSafe connector would enable charging an internal battery in order to avoid physical port that invites damage from rain and moisture.DAalseth said:If you have a doorbell, you have power to it already. MagSafe makes absolutely no sense. Battery power makes absolutely no sense. You have power there already.
I already have enough stuff that I have to keep charged.The idea posted by others of swappable magnetic batteries would be a no go for a security camera. Can’t make it that easy for miscreants to disable security.
That said, the current Nest Doorbell does either battery or hard-wired out-of the box, no need to choose to buy one or the other. Pick your poison. 
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Apple to build AI servers in Houston, invest $500B in U.S. economy
In and of itself, I don't necessarily disagree. But you aren't acknowledging what the current administration will do to accomplish it.libertyandfree said:foregoneconclusion said:
Sounds like you're not aware that the GOP plans on doing a $4.5 trillion tax cut that primarily benefits corporations and the wealthy. They're going to extend the $2 trillion cut from 2017 and add another $2.5 trillion on top. Keep in mind that the $2 trillion cut from 2017 was in place during the entire Biden administration. So if you didn't like the Biden economy, the ineffectiveness of that tax cut was part of it.jfabula1 said:
At least his trying instead of giving away your earned tax dollars. Get over it dude, you’re still crying of your election lost.quakerotis said:Like so much of a bribery victim's fealty, this will amount to no investment, no jobs, but plenty of time for T**** (the convicted felon and sexual predator) to lead his boy Cook around on a leash.
Tim will worked harder for this great American tax paying company.
The new taxcuts are mostly an extension of the exisiting tax law from 2017. The lowering of the corporate taxes brought the US from 2nd highest in the OECD to the middle of the pack and stopped the corporate inversions, which every liberal conveniently ignores. BTW, tax receipts are at al time highs. Seems obvious but apparently needs to be stated, that all tax cuts go mostly to those who earn more money because they also pay the highest amount taxes and at the highest tax rates (The US has a highly progressive income tax system). This very simple 4th grade mathematics seems beyond most liberals and Democratic Congress peoples comprehension - or so they pretend. They beleive a tax cut means people that pay zero or almost zero in income taxes need to get thousands of dollars back from the govt, tax cuts are for people that pay taxes, it's not govt welfare.
More of the safety net put in place for the poorest among us, and often with the fewest opportunities to move higher in the pecking order, will be snatched away to shift to the wealthiest. Without “stealing from the poor” those tax cuts and more can't be advanced. There was a time when the budget was not only balanced, but delivered a surplus paying down the deficit. It was not so long ago either, happening in your adult lifetime. You should read how and who made it happen. Trumps method will not work to do the same.
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Apple to build AI servers in Houston, invest $500B in U.S. economy
Final assembly will be in Texas, and only for servers that Apple is using in their own facilities. All the pieces will still be imported, already matched and boards fully assembled, just needing to be put in the shells. In actuality, probably nothing changes from what Apple was already doing and planning. But Trump likes his boasting moments and Apple is giving him one he'll be allowed to take credit for.rob53 said:Why in Texas? People thought Apple's products were getting too expensive, just wait for products coming out of Texas. They will break everyone's budget. Who in Texas will actually work at this manufacturing facility? Will everything be automated? Where will the people for these 20K come from, India? Who's going to build the facility? Not the hardest workers from south of the border. trump made sure of that.
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Apple turns off data protection in the UK rather than comply with backdoor mandate
Without a major software change, Google would be unable to comply. Unlike Apple, Google does not allow users to disable E2EE for user cloud backups or Google Messaging. It's automatic and not opt-in, and Google has no key.linkman said:Do we have any idea as to what the biggest competitors to Apple in this space -- Android and/or Samsung -- is doing regarding this? I can only imagine they have complied without notifying anyone or are soon to announce their plan.
