netrox

Requires WiFi? No thanks. WiFi consumes a hundred times more power and it makes no sense to waste so much energy when Thread is up to a thousand times more power efficient. Also, unlike Wifi plugs, Thread plugs (like Eve) function as a router for all Thread products and increases the resiliency of Thread networks and can extend the network. Why do we need WiFi if it's just transmitting small data packets? Meross makes great products but the combo of energy efficiency, Matter, and robust network connectivity such as Thread (when large data bandwidth is not necessary) are very crucial for my purchase decisions. That's why I only get Thread devices from Eve and hope to see more competition for Thread-enabled devices. WiFi is best for devices that need large data transfers (security videos) and thankfully, ultra low power WiFi technology exists but I am not seeing widespread adoption yet.

I read the email sent to CA employees and they did say they will pay them until Feb as per the law in CA. 

It's very useful for people who cannot do those things due to paralysis. 

"Did you see the episode of "Shark Tank" with the doofus who claimed to have invented an implant like this? It had to be surgically implanted, and every time the battery ran out of recharge, it had to be surgically removed, a new battery installed, and surgically reimplanted. The Sharks laughed him out of the tank. Rightfully so."

I have not seen it but an implant doesn't need a battery if the chip is extremely power efficient and only need a radio transmitter to send power along with data. That's much how cochlear implants work. It provides power and data. 

Honestly, the iPhone 14 Pro is a huge upgrade from iPhone 12 mini when it comes to photography. 
  
I really love the cameras in iPhone 14 Pro. Images look so much more detailed, vibrant, and vivid. They truly make photos very memorable. 

JP234 said:

It's like getting a $30 discount on the HomePod Mini! (No one needs the speaker function anyway).

Unfortunately, you still need Apple HomePod mini or AppleTV for the border router. The Matter hub will direct all Matter devices to AppleTV or HomePod mini so they will appear on Home app.