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Belkin launches full line of magnetic accessories for iPhone 12 line
They still don’t have one :-/gregoriusm said:I don’t see a window car mount.
or a MagSafe-capable car charger
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Leviton announces second-gen Decora hubless HomeKit switches and plugs
Hue is definitely great, but there are definite drawbacks that don’t make it ideal for everyone. The biggest of which is that the switches on the wall can’t be used to turn the bulbs on or off. There are workarounds, like the Aura, but that doesn’t make sense to everyone. If you have kids or older family members, you need a physical way to control the lights. Hue has the Dimmer and Tap and those need affixed to your wall with adhesives as well.iOS_Guy80 said:Hue lighting system still the best. No extra hardware on the wall, no extra hardware in sockets, no adhesive needed to stick anything onto the wall.
There’s no right or wrong solution here, but in-wall switches are great because it has a physical button, smart control, need to replace one switch rather than several bulbs, and no hub.
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Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver
we've talked EXTENSIVELY about what Thread is, why it is so important, and what it means for the smart home.gatorguy said:So you noticed increasing mentions of Thread? I don't think most here are yet aware of the implications. Interoperability is the endgame rather than devices specific to only Google Home or only HomeKit or only Amazon. Faster, more reliable, less power needed and more security. As far as I know every smart device I've purchased in the past 18 months is Thread-capable. To use a new device with my Home network it connects to an already secured existing device of mine to communicate with. Extreme security IMO. It did not use to be that way.
While this 2-year-old video discusses more about how Google Nest uses it and the advantages of doing so the same will apply to Apple and HomeKit. It's an excellent video if you want to understand why and how.
and the Thread Group link which Apple has joined, as has Amazon.
https://www.threadgroup.org/What-is-Thread/Thread-Benefits
My individual explainer, with a focus on HomeKit, can be found here: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/11/13/why-thread-is-a-game-changer-for-apples-homekit
We've also talked about it repeatedly on the HomeKit Insider podcast and even had Eve and Nanoleaf executives stop by to talk about why Thread is a game-changer. -
Master & Dynamic reveals new MW08 true wireless earbuds with ANC and 12-hour battery
"True wireless earbuds" is an industry term for any earbuds that are entirely wireless from one another. Before "true wireless earbuds" there were "wireless earbuds" that were connected by a wire to one another or to a Bluetooth receiver that you'd have in your pocket that would be separate from the source (stereo, computer, or your phone).Kuyangkoh said:
It says usb-c so still wired charges to the case, to me not a true wirelessMacPro said:Define 'True Wireless', is it simply 'no wires' or perhaps 'not BlueTooth?' If they had no humanly perceptible latency that really would be something but then, why not say so, so I doubt it.
These have no wires whatsoever connected to the earbuds, it has nothing to do with the case itself and how it charges.
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Eve Weather review: a worthy HomeKit weather station that's as powerful as you make it
I think that is part due to sun exposure. Other types of displays may have lifespan issues outside in high and low temps?robin huber said:What’s with the 70’s throwback “liquid crystal” screen and numerals? Looks ancient.
