How to turn an old tablet or phone into a baby monitor - CNET

Keep an eye on your baby, for free, with this DIY system.

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JIBO, The World's First Social Robot for the Home, $200 Off! - CNET

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So Far So Good: 2018 Top Picks at a Glance

The Gear Gods have been very good, bestowing upon us a steady stream of excellent if not eclectic gear. From what may be the world’s best sounding in-ear headphones to the latest DVR from the company that created the category to a gorgeous retro-styled integrated amplifier that sounds as good as it looks, there’s something for everyone. Let us refresh our memories.

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SimpliSafe's DIY home security system looks better than ever video - CNET

Our Editors' Choice Award-winning home security system features a better-looking design and all of the same protections at no additional cost.

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Amazon upgrades Alexa's video API for better binge-watching - CNET

A new upgrade to Alexa's video skills API will let you ask her to record shows or launch specific video apps on your smart TV.

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Nest x Yale Smart Lock Offers Enhanced Home Security

Yale Locks & Hardware announced the launch of its lock designed and built in collaboration with Nest, the Nest x Yale Lock, the first ‘Works with Nest’ product that is controlled using the Nest app.

The newlock is a key-free touchscreen deadbolt that can lock and unlock doors remotely, create passcodes to manage access for family members and guests, and revoke access at any time – directly from the app. Homeowners can create passcodes and schedules for guests, set the lock to automatically lock when they are away from home, and see a history of who has entered, and when.

“Yale and Nest collaborated closely to develop a lock that brings a new level of security, convenience, and insight to the front door,” says Jason Williams, president, ASSA ABLOY U.S. Residential Group, which includes Yale Residential. “With this product we are bringing to market a lock that takes full advantage of Nest’s leading ecosystem and extends its capabilities with useful product integrations.”

The lock’s keyless design means homeowners do not have to worry about keys getting lost, copied or stolen, or loaning keys to neighbors or others who need temporary access. The deadbolt is unlocked by entering a passcode and it can hold up to 250 codes that can be changed at any time. Passcode access can be restricted to certain days and times, for scheduling cleaning services, dog walkers, or anybody who requires limited access.

When integrated with Nest Secure, the lock can disarm Nest’s alarm system. And homeowners with both a Nest Hello video doorbell and a Nest x Yale lock can see who’s at the door and then remotely unlock it to let them in.

The Nest x Yale lock has a sleek, contemporary and low-profile design, with a simple user interface. It replaces an existing deadbolt. Installation requires just a screwdriver in most cases. Set up is done by following voice prompts.

Reinforced hardware on the outside protects the lock from physical assault, and the lack of a keyhole means that there’s no cylinder to pick or bump. Remote access is secured using multiple layers of bank-level encryption technology in combination with Nest’s Weave technology.

Should power fail, Wi-Fi go down, or phones become unavailable or dead, Nest x Yale Lock can be opened using the touchscreen. And Nest’s Weave technology allows the Nest x Yale Lock to communicate with other Nest products even if the Internet connection is lost.

Lock owners receive low battery alerts as power decreases, but should the lock batteries drain, the deadbolt can be powered by touching a nine-volt battery to the terminals at the bottom of the lock.

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Use these tips to water your garden less this spring - CNET

Save water with these smart gardening tips.

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Take a look at SimpliSafe's new home security system - CNET

SimpliSafe's do-it-yourself home security kit got a makeover this year, with new device designs that look a lot nicer than before.

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How to update the Apple HomePod's software - CNET

Apple just released the first software update for the HomePod. Here's how to update your speaker.

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Westworld Season One - The Maze

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In a not too distant future, the wealthy plunk down big bucks to enter Westworld, a Disneyland for adults populated by “hosts”—human-like A.I. androids capable of fulfilling their every desire. With a cast of A-list names such as Evan Rachel Wood, Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Wright, and Ed Harris, this psychological, character-driven drama series goes beyond the gimmickry of its 1973 original to offer up a well-crafted exploration of what it means to be human as well as the blurred lines between good and evil and past and present. Could it be a replacement for Game of Thrones? Only time will tell.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming

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Following his introduction to Marvel’s well-established “Cinematic Universe” in Captain America: Civil War, the beloved Spider-Man has been fully rebooted (again) in the wildly enjoyable Homecoming. Decked out in a new high-tech costume, he’s eager for big adventures, but until then, he occupies himself as a local do-gooder in his Queens neighborhood—when not attending high school. Young star Tom Holland is a perfect fit for Peter Parker and his alter ego, an agile dancer/athlete with an irresistible wide-eyed enthusiasm.

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Flashback 1958: If Not for Charles...

For decades, the cartoons of Charles Rodrigues poked fun at us and the hobby we otherwise take all too seriously.

In the very first issue of HiFi & Music Review in 1958, the magazine that became Stereo Review and then Sound & Vision, a gifted 31-year-old artist named Charles Rodrigues contributed the first in a string of cartoons that both celebrated, and made fun of, that odd bird known as the audiophile. It ended up being a long run that lasted more than 40 years.

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How Do New LCD TVs Compare with My Beloved Plasma

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I’m considering buying either an 82-inch Samsung LCD or a 65-inch LG OLED and am wrestling with the issue of TV picture quality versus size. Having happily owned a 50-inch plasma TV for the past 11 years, I’m wondering how the new LCDs stack up against plasma models when it comes to picture quality? — Gregorio Lopez / via e-mail

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TuneIn takes Alexa out to the ball game with premium radio - CNET

For a few bucks a month, TuneIn Live will let you ask Alexa to play news, talk radio and play-by-play broadcasts from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and more.

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Amazon Alexa Brews Coffee on Command; Connects with Philips Hue

“Alexa, brew me a coffee.” It’s as simple as that to get a hot cup of Joe started in the morning… even before you step foot out of bed. UK company Smarter has developed Smarter Coffee, a connected coffee maker that listen and responds to voice commands from an Amazon Alexa or Google Home smart speaker. The company also offers a kettle, the iKettle, for tea-making via voice command.

The two products represent an evolution of the smart, connected kitchen. From large appliances like refrigerators and stoves, to smaller countertop devices, kitchen products are becoming more intelligent and more convenient to monitor and control. It’s a movement that has made the kitchen an increasingly important space in the connected home.

Taking the convenience of beverage making even further, Smarter has enabled its kitchen appliances to be automated via IFTTT (If This Then That) applets. This lets users personalize their experience by tying other smart products into the brewing scenario. Here are a few examples of how this could work:

• Blink the Philips Hue lights when the coffee is ready
• Display a message on a Glance Clock when the iKettle boils

In addition to voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Home digital assistants, the iKettle and Smarter Coffee can be controlled via the Smarter app, which allows you to monitor water levels and temperature, and set the kettle to boil or the coffee maker to brew from inside or outside your house.

Here are some other features that tea and coffee lovers will appreciate:

• Using the Smarter app, you can remotely adjust the strength of your coffee.
• Functions such as Wake Up mode automatically heat the water and grind the beans at a preset time.
• A Keep Warm feature ensures that your tea is always at the right temperature.

The Smarter iKettle carries a retail price of $149.99; the Smarter Coffee sells for $249.99.

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Showtime Now Available On LG Smart TVs

Showtime Networks has announced that its stand-alone Showtime streaming service and Showtime Anytime authentication service are now available through LG’s webOS smart TV platform.

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Save on SANSI BR30 Super Bright Warehouse LED Light Bulbs - CNET

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Apple’s Lineup of Original Series to Stream Next Year

Apple is throwing its hat into the arena of original programming in hopes of getting a piece of with the success Netflix, Hulu and Amazon have established in their original streaming series. Details have been emerging about production deals for which Apple has budgeted $1 billion dollars.

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Tributaries Announces Longest 18G-Certified Passive HDMI Cable

Tributaries today announced that DPL Labs and the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) have certified its 10-meter UHDT Titan Passive HDMI cable for reliable 18 Gbps performance.

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Focal Listen Headphones Review

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Comfort
Value

PRICE $249

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Excellent isolation from external noise
Lightweight yet rugged design
Plentiful, but not overdone bass
Minus
Can sound too bright with harsh or overcompressed recordings

THE VERDICT
The Focal Listen delivers lots of detail and vitality, and the bass is to die for.

Focal is best known as France’s leading speaker manufacturer, but in 2016 they turned a corner and entered the fiercely competitive high-end headphone market with two extraordinary ’phones, the Elear, which I reviewed for Sound & Vision (January 2017), and the deliriously great Utopia (Sound & Vision, July/August 2017).

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10 Trends in Home Security, Home Automation, Internet of Things

Google Home can now control your Bluetooth speakers - CNET

You no longer need a Chromecast streamer to control your personal speakers with Google Home.

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Philips Announces Dolby Vision Update for 4K Blu-ray Players

P&F USA, the exclusive licensee for Philips TVs and video products in North America, has announced the availability of a long-awaited Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) update for two of its 4K UHD Blu-ray players.

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Get a Philips Hue 3-bulb starter kit for $119.99 - CNET

One hub, three LED bulbs, unlimited color options, full compatibility with all your smart-home gear. Plus: A shockingly good deal on a 65-inch TV and three, count 'em, three giveaways!

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Nuvyyo Introduces $140 Cord-Cutter DVR

Nuvyyo, maker of the Tablo line of over-the-air (OTA) DVRs, has announced that a $140 “lite” version of the Tablo Dual 64GB OTA DVR it introduced last year will be available on BestBuy.com and at select Best Buy stores starting April 1.

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Sony Fills in the Blanks as it Rolls Out its 2018 TVs

Sony held an event in New York last week to fill in the press on its new sets for 2018. These were first seen at the 2018 CES, though without prices or delivery dates. We now have that information, and all of the 2018 Sony models should be available at a store near you soon, if they’re not already there.

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Four Days in LA

Elsewhere on this site I discuss my experiences at the press events I attended in Los Angeles (LG) and New York (Sony). Between these two events I elected to spend a few extra days in Los Angeles to pay informal visits to two manufacturers and also to check out the latest movies in good movie theaters—including one of the best in the country.

Visits The manufacturers I visited were Starke Sound, an up and coming company specializing in speakers and amps, and Revel...

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Klipsch Reference Theater Pack Speaker System Review

Reference Theater Pack
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Value

R-8SWi Subwoofer
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Features
Build Quality
Value

PRICE $999

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Klipsch’s classic horn-loaded sound at a budget price
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Enclosure adds some coloration

THE VERDICT
This redesign of Klipsch’s bestselling sat/sub system makes some compromises from its predecessors—but still produces excellent sound.

Some people are just good at things. People like Rembrandt van Rijn, who could make a painted image gaze into your soul; or Meryl Streep, who can be Anna Wintour one moment and Julia Child the next; or Warren Buffett, who’s been known to make his shareholders a dollar or two; or Billie Holiday, who could sing like Louis Armstrong’s trumpet and fit a lifetime of hard loving into a single phrase.

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’60s Sci-Fi Classic ‘The Outer Limits’ Hits Blu-ray Today

It’s time for fans of’60s sci-fi television to rejoice. Starting today, Season 1 of the classic television series The Outer Limits is available on Blu-ray.

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Smart Garage 101: Your guide to garage door gadgets - CNET

These handy garage door controllers give your home's biggest doors some serious smarts.

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Cambridge Audio Announces Its Best-Ever Hi-Fi Series

U.K.’s Cambridge Audio is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new high-end audio line that sets a “new standard for sound and design from the company.”

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Home Theater Seating from Seatcraft Sits Snug to the Wall

Reclining home theater seats are comfy, but they can eat up quite a bit of space. If they aren’t placed properly, they can hit the wall when they recline. Depending on the style of the chair, the wall clearance required can be less than appealing. Designed to provide homeowners with a combination of style and comfort, Seatcraft’s Apex home theater seats enable users to comfortably watch their favorite video content without taking up a lot of room.

Seatcraft says that the Apex can be placed as close as six inches from a wall without losing the ability to fully recline the product.

The Apex home theater seat also features an independent power headrest, lumbar, and recline functions controlled by a new user interface, providing a choice of comfort options.

The Seatcraft Apex’s power headrest adjusts with a push of a button into positions that reduce neck and shoulder strain. The power lumbar support is engineered to adjust evenly against users’ lower back regions to reduce strain and provide higher levels of comfort for long hours, making it ideal for movie or TV watching.

 

“We are extremely proud of the Seatcraft Apex and after months of design and development, are excited to reveal the chair,” states Rick Galvez, vice president of product design, Seatcraft.

“We only use the most premium materials and put a lot of thought into each design we produce, but the Apex elevates the home theater experience through our most luxurious design yet. We hope that our customers enjoy the plush relaxation and starling innovation found in the Apex as much as all of us here at Seatcraft do.”

The Apex seat also incorporates a USB charging port that can be used for any number of needs.

The seat includes in-arm storage that is hidden inside stitched padded armrests to provide space for remote controls, cables, and more. In addition, the Apex’s arm accents feature sapphire LED glow that users can turn on and off from the user-interface panel.

The Seatcraft Apex home theater seat is available in a choice of black, brown, or red at a price of $1,519 each.

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Security Camera Recognizes Faces; Records and Stores up to 3 Days’ Worth of Data Without Power

It’s not unusual for a security camera to send an alert to your smartphone when someone steps into their detection zone. It’s a helpful way of knowing exactly when there’s a visitor at your house. But are you able to tell exactly who that visitor is? If the lighting conditions are right and the resolution of the camera is high, you might be able to identify the guest. If not, you might be left wondering.

Facial Recognition

With the introduction of its Lynx Pro Security Camera, Tend is making sure you always know who is at the front door… at least those you have already identified as being regular visitors. The camera’s intelligent facial recognition software you upload familiar faces to the free Tend Secure App, and control who Lynx Pro recognizes. From there you will receive check-in notifications for these known persons. This real-time recognition allows users to know exactly who is present on their property at any time.

High-Def Video Streaming

Lynx Pro offers crystal clear HD video quality recording for outstanding clarity in every capture, as well as real-time live video streaming and manual recording from any mobile device using the Tend Secure app. Two-way audio allows you to communicate with visitors through the Tend Secure app.

Built-in Battery Backup

With its built-in battery backup and local storage, Lynx Pro provides uninterrupted monitoring and will store up to three days’ worth of data in the event of a power or Internet outage. Once power or Internet returns, local data is uploaded to the cloud.

Cloud Storage

The system includes seven days’ worth of free data storage on Tend’s cloud platform to backup and review videos for the previous week**. Access to the secure cloud storage is available from anywhere on any iOS or Android device through the free Tend Secure app.

Weatherproof

Lynx Pro’s IP65-rated weatherproof housing makes it long-lasting and durable in any outdoor environment, and its infrared night-vision monitors property in complete darkness. The onboard motion detector automatically triggers recording and can be configured to send an instant alert to users’ mobile device for motion-triggered events.

Pricing and Availability

The Lynx Pro is available to pre-order now for $119.99 through March 31, 2018 and will then return to the regular price of $149.99.

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LG Adds DTS Virtual:X Processing to New 4K TVs

DTS has announced that LG’s latest 4K/Ultra HD TVs will be the first TVs to integrate DTS Virtual:X audio processing, which delivers virtual height and surround sound without the need for additional speakers.

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Neighborhood security cameras sacrifice privacy to solve crimes - CNET

Homeowners' associations are investing in security cameras to monitor residential streets.

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LG Showcases 2018 OLED & Super UHD TVs

LG held a product launch and reviewer workshop in Los Angeles last week, and I was there for the fun.

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How to create reminders on Google Home - CNET

Google Home's reminders are getting even better. Here's how to use location-based reminders.

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MiracleGro Aerogarden Bounty Elite makes indoor gardening simple - CNET

This countertop gardening system connects to the internet so you can check on your herbs and veggies, even when you're away.

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CNN Expand News Coverage with Virtual Reality

CNN is aiming to take viewers to the front lines with the launch of CNNVR, the first virtual reality (VR) news app for the Oculus Rift VR headset.

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Leviton Decora smart switches sync up with Nest - CNET

Want your lights to turn on when your Nest Cam detects motion, or when your Nest Thermostat detects that you're home? Leviton's smart switches and plugs will get the job done.

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Moog Launches Minimoog Model D iOS App

Moog Music, creator of the iconic Moog synthesizer, today announced the launch of the Minimoog Model D iOS app for Apple devices.

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MiracleGro Aerogarden takes the hard part out of gardening video - CNET

The Wi-Fi-enabled Bounty Elite model of this indoor gardening system makes it easy to grow your own produce right on your countertop.

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DAILYCOMB Wi-Fi Smart Light Bulb, A19 LED, Dimmable Multicolor,No Hub Required, Free APP and Voice Control, Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - CNET

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Save $70 on Echo Show - CNET

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Vintage Edison LED Bulbs, 8W ST64(ST21) Dimmable Antique LED Bulbs, 80W Incandescent Equivalent, 680 Lumens 2700K – 3200K Warm White, Squirrel Cage Filament, e26 /e27 Base,Clear Glass Cover,4 Pack - CNET

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You can be a gardener, even if you hate the outdoors - CNET

Indoor gardening systems that fit on your countertop are great for folks without the outdoor space or desire to build a full-fledged garden.

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Your guide to a smart garage - CNET

When it comes to smart garage door openers, you have lots of options. Here's a look at our favorites.

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Sengled Smartsense Indoor LED Bulb, Built-In Motion Sensor, Dual-Mode, BR30 - CNET

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MyQ Garage review - CNET

This smart garage-door opener works as advertised, but it needs other devices to help it achieve its full potential.

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Amazon Cloud Cam: 7 tips and tricks to get the most out of it - CNET

Amazon's Cloud Cam home security camera is full of features; you just have to know where to look.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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It’s time to remind everyone what a big deal Terminator 2: Judgment Day still is. The action/adventure genre underwent a serious evolution in the ’80s, and by 1991, to be taken seriously, T2 had to be bigger and better than anything that had come before.

And it was.

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Dunkirk

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Less than three weeks after the Germans invaded France in May 1940, the British Expeditionary Force found themselves backed up against the English Channel. The evacuation that followed sought to rescue over 300,000 British and French troops using a combination of British warships and hundreds of “little boats.”

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Nest x Yale Lock aims to lock down your smart home video - CNET

This $279 smart lock secures your Nest products when you're away, disarms your system when you come home and gives you remote control of your front door.

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Edifier’s New Speakers Break All the Rules

Edifier, a global supplier of speakers and headphones, has applied the high-style design of its Luna speaker to a six-piece home theater speaker combo with looks that kill.

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Robotic lawn mowers get voice assistant, GPS upgrades - CNET

Battery-powered, automatic mowers have added connected features to make them more precise and easier for you to use.

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Orbit B-hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer review - CNET

One of the first smart sprinklers for an average outdoor faucet, the B-hyve Faucet timer isn't perfect, but it's good enough.

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Up to 32% OFF on TOOLS products from Kiitoo sold by YZY Technology - CNET

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Cooper-Atkins DPP400W-0-8 Instant Read Meat Thermometer, Waterpr - CNET

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Audible Audiobooks Now Available on Sonos

Sonos has announced that audiobooks and other spoken-word programming from Audible is now available on its platform.

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Rachio Launches Wireless Sprinkler System Controlled by Amazon Alexa

Smart sprinkler company Rachio has added to its water management product lineup with the release of its voice-controllable/smartphone-controllable Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller and Rachio 3 Wireless Flow Meter. According to the company, the system is the first-ever residential wireless flow meter to hit the market. It is also compatible with third-party home control systems, including Crestron, Control4, iControl, Nexia, Nest, Alarm.com, Google Assistant and others.

The Rachio 3 Smart Watering Controller features easy installation, 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless compatibility, enhanced weather data with the company’s trademarked Weather Intelligence Plus technology, and a new long-range radio to connect with the wireless flow meter. The Rachio Wireless Flow Meter uses patented Vortex technology to get accurate readings of water flow. The Rachio app alerts homeowners when leaks are detected, and the Flow Meter automatically shuts down water supply, protecting against landscape damage and flooding.

An eight-zone Rachio 3 retails for $249.99, while the 16-zone goes for $299.99. The wireless flow meter is $99.99. Rachio is offering a limited time $50 presale promo discount on the bundle.

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“Rachio is not only saving homeowners frustration, water, and money, we are helping communities conserve water on a much larger scale,” says Chris Klein, CEO and co-founder of Rachio. “With more than 60 percent of residential water waste in the United States occurring outdoors, our new products empower consumers to be smarter with water, so they don’t have to choose between conservation and easily maintaining a beautiful landscape.”

Using a smartphone app, users can set up days and times for watering based on location, vegetation and soil type using the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller. The Rachio 3 uses company’s exclusive Weather Intelligence Plus technology that references satellite, radar and weather station data to provide schedule adjustments accurate to within a 36 foot radius of the controller.

Rachio recently raised $10M in Series B funding with Eastside Partners and Bonaventure Capital, in which the Amazon Alexa Fund also participated. Benjamin Cobb, partner at Eastside Partners notes, “Rachio is so much more than a smart sprinkler company. While they clearly lead this exciting segment of the smart home market, they are also rewriting the book on water conservation. Their innovation mentality extends to all aspects of their business.”

Rachio is compatible with multiple smart home control systems and voice services, including Amazon Alexa. “We’re excited to make a follow-on investment in Rachio as they continue their growth and innovation in sustainable solutions for the smart home,” says Paul Bernard, director of the Alexa Fund at Amazon. “Hands-free voice control is making the smart home simple and convenient for customers. Rachio’s Alexa skill makes it easy for customers to control their intelligent sprinklers simply using their voice, helping to improve water efficiency in the home.”

The company notes it has saved homeowners and their communities more than 22.7 billion gallons of water since the release of its first smart sprinkler controller in 2014 by way of leak detection abilities and water conservation management.

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AVTech Media Ltd (UK) Acquires Home Tech Network From TEN: The Enthusiast Network

New Group Combines AVTech Media’s Specialist Hi-Fi/Home Theater Titles with TEN’s Home Tech Network to Create World’s Largest Consumer Electronics Audio/Visual Publishing Enterprise

NEW YORK, NY — AVTech Media Ltd (UK) (www.avtechmedia.co.uk) has purchased the Home Tech Network from TEN: The Enthusiast Network (www.hometechnetwork.com), it was announced today.

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Verizon Launches Service to Help You Connect Your Internet of Things Devices

Each day there seems another device introduced that connects to the Internet–not to mention the equipment you already own like computers, tablets, and TVs. According to statistics from IHS Markit, there’s no sign of the Internet of Things (IoT) slowing down.  The number of connected IoT devices worldwide is expected to jump 12 percent on average annually from nearly 27 billion in 2017 to 125 billion in 2030.

Based on these and other figures that indicate a steady growth of IoT in the home, the way by which consumers will interact with their smart home devices will change. They will need to understand how to connect devices and protect them from threats on the Internet. For this reason, Verizon recently launched TechSure, a new personal technology helpdesk. The service provides different levels of tech support to its customers.

“Laptops, tablets, TV, thermostats, security cameras, doorbells, light bulbs – these days, almost everything in the modern home is connected to the Internet,” Verizon notes in a press release.

Verizon offer three different levels of IoT service:

• TechSure ($10/month): 24/7 phone support for all devices connected to a home network. This includes software installation, device setup support, and troubleshooting.
• TechSure Plus ($15/month): Includes the above services plus identity theft protection, virus protection, and parental controls.
• TechSure Premium ($30/month): Includes everything in TechSure Plus, as well as protection for many of the connected devices in a customer’s home. If a TV, tablet, smart thermostat or any other eligible device breaks down, Verizon will repair or replace it. Premium also include LastPass Families, which digitally and safely stores all of a customer’s passwords for any of their online accounts.

Is a Helpdesk Enough?

Many manufacturers promote their IoT products as being simple enough for a DIYer to set up and configure. This may be true in some cases, but the complexity increases as the number of devices on a network grows. Consequently, consumers will need a helping hand at some point, whether it’s with installation, configuration, or maintenance. According to a consumer survey by revenue management and billing company CSG International, connecting devices together “will require human intervention from skilled and reputable resources.”

Where will they look for help?  Forty percent of respondents say that will seek online help, even for simple installations, while 89 percent say they will rely on a communications service provider for assistance, if they offer such services.

Respondents also indicated the following:

• 84 percent said skilled help will be needed if two to five devices are being connected.
• 74 percent want a phone call or text from the technician stating that he is on his way.
• 65 percent want a technical resource to help them with installation of multiple devices, with self-guided only help desired by only 29 percent.

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Bill Reauthorizing FCC, TV Station Funding Awaits Senate

In a rare display of functionality, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Ray Baum Act. Named after the former staff director of the Energy and Commerce Committee who died recently, the bill reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), among other things.

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What Computer Volume Settings Provide the Best Sound?

Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q What software and computer control panel volume settings deliver the best sound when playing music using apps like iTunes and sending the digital output to a DAC? —John de Perczel

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NBC to Trim TV Commercials

If those blaring SUV ads are challenging your attention span or DVR trigger finger, here’s some good news: NBC recently announced plans to trim advertising time by 10 percent and reduce the number of breaks by 20 percent, starting with the coming fall season.

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Sogrand Green Stripe Copper Cap Glass Jar, Solar Lights Outdoor, Thick Hanger - CNET

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Pioneer Expands Elite Lineup with $499 AV Receiver

Pioneer has expanded its 2018 Elite receiver lineup with a 7.2-channel base model that lists for $499.

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New Audeze Headphones Embrace 3D Audio

Audeze has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to introduce a new set of planar-magnetic headphones built around 3D audio technology developed by Israel’s Waves Audio.

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Zmodo HD Mini WiFi Camera 4-Pack for $90, 2-Pack for $50 + free shipping - CNET

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Leon Horizon Interactive FIT Soundbar Offers Storage for Amazon Alexa Device

Designed to blend into a home entertainment space, the Leon Horizon Interactive FIT soundbar combines audio fidelity, contemporary looks, and built-in storage to serve a wealth of applications.

The Horizon Interactive FIT soundbar incorporates a storage area for the placement of devices such as Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. The storage space is concealed by the Horizon Interactive’s matching custom grille.

After seeing the Horizon Interactive FIT Soundbar, Fermin Serrano, technical manager of the Spain-based company Integral Home Systems (IHS), says his company could use the soundbar to appeal to the aesthetic concerns customers have when thinking about electronics in their home environments.

“The first time we saw the Horizon Interactive Fit, we know we needed to get one for our showroom so we could introduce it to our dealer network,” he comments.

“Not only is the sound quality exceptional—like all of Leon’s products—but the ability to manage power cords, communication wiring and amplification, while also storing small IoT devices like Amazon Echo Dot, Ethernet switches or your favorite integration system like RTI is so helpful to the installer. Interior designers will love it too because the grill is custom built to match the exact width of the TV, giving the install an elegant look.”

The Leon Horizon Interactive FIT Emphasizes Performance

Ensuring the Horizon Interactive FIT’s sound quality matches its looks, the soundbar employs a pair of 4-inch woofers and a pair of 28mm tweeters that flank the speaker’s storage space.

The fully customizable speaker measures just 2.75-inches deep, and Leon states it offers the speaker in two versions: the HIFIT44UX, which accommodates televisions up to 65 inches in screen size, and the HIFIT44UX-OS, which complements televisions as large as 90 inches.

Leon adds the 88dB, 6-ohm HIFIT-44UX and HiFIT44UX-OS produce frequency responses of 110Hz to 20kHz, and the speakers are capable of producing SPLs as high as 104dB during peak usages.

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Apple HomePod now works with August's Siri-enabled locks - CNET

Control August's HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock Pro and second-gen Smart Lock with your Apple HomePod.

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Hyperikon T8 LED Light Tube 4ft, 18W, Glass, Single-End Powered, Clear - CNET

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How to set up a smart garden - CNET

Use technology to make growing your own veggies easier.

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Setting up smart irrigation at the CNET Smart Home video - CNET

We're getting our garden ready for spring with a custom smart-watering setup.

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How to set up an outdoor camera to keep an eye on garden pests - CNET

Don't want the local wildlife eating your garden? Keep watch with an outdoor camera.

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How to watch for garden pests with a security camera video - CNET

Don't let deer and rabbits eat all of your vegetables this year.

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3D Lives On Samsung's Cinema LED Screen

3D is dead as a doornail in major-brand TV lines but Samsung appears to think it has a future in theaters. It has created a 3D version of its 34-foot Cinema LED theater screen.

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Roxy Music’s Self-Titled ‘Re-Make/Re-Model’ of Rock Convention Gets a Rich 5.1 Upgrade

No one had ever seen or heard anything like it before. When Roxy Music released their self-titled debut in June 1972 — ironically enough, on the exact same day their spiritual brother-in-creative-arms David Bowie released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars — the art-school-tempered British sextet instantly ushered in an immediate sea change for both the style and sonic character of an already sagging rock scene...

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Nest Learning Thermostat for $161 + free shipping - CNET

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Younger TV Viewers Turning to On-Demand Services

New research from Dallas-based Parks Associates finds that as live TV viewing continues to decline among U.S. broadband households, nearly 60 percent of the video viewed on a household’s main TV is on-demand content as opposed to traditional “linear” programming scheduled by broadcasters.

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From London to Austin: MQA Live Debuts

London-based MQA Ltd. launched a live streaming version of its MQA audio encoding technology at simultaneous events held yesterday in London and Austin, Texas.

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Outdoor Home Improvement Projects with the Highest Return on Investment

Is the smart garden growing or wilting? - CNET

Spring has sprung and we're celebrating with a close look at the state of the smart garden.

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It's spring! Let's talk smart outdoor tech - CNET

Read on to discover the latest smart home gadgets for your yard.

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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

The third-generation smart sprinkler can use an add-on to detect leaks and sports more localized weather info.

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The state of the smart garden video - CNET

We take a look at what categories of garden tech are trending up, trending down and holding steady.

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15 brainy gadgets that bring the smart home outside - CNET

Not all smart home gadgets are meant to be used indoors. Here are some of our favorites that dare to step outside.

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LaView 8-Ch. 6-Cam. 1080p NVR Security System for $380 + free shipping - CNET

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BRTLX S14 LED Edison Filament Bulb 2W Warm White 2700K 11W Incandescent Equivalent for Outdoor Commercial Grade String Lights Hanging Sockets Replacement Bulb Pack of 3 - CNET

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Is Apple Developing a High-End Headphone?

Keeping track of Apple rumors is a full-time job. And I must admit that since I am not an Apple fanboy, I don't really pay close attention. But one persistent rumor is that Apple will soon launch a new headphone — and dare I say it — it may be an audiophile headphone.

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IBM offers up Watson Assistant, its answer to Amazon’s Alexa - CNET

The business software giant unveils its digital helper a few months after Amazon introduced a rival service, Alexa for Business.

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Google makes it easier to buy what you search for - CNET

Instead of shopping on Amazon, the tech giant wants you to make purchases from partners like Costco, Target and Walmart.

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Screen Sizes Get Bigger as TV Sales Slip

2017 was not a banner year for TV sales, despite growth for 4K (Ultra HD) TV and even 8K TV.

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Magic Hue WiFi Smart Light Bulb - Sunrise Dimmable Multicolored LED Household Light Bulb - 60w Equivalent - No Hub Required - Compatible with Alexa & Google Home Assistant - CNET

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Amazon Prime: 22 benefits every member gets - CNET

A full list of all the stuff that is (and isn't) included with your Prime subscription -- including new deals from Whole Foods.

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Nest Develops Temperature Sensors for Better HVAC Control

It’s an age-old problem: One part of the house is warm and comfortable while other areas feel like an icebox. In homes with multiple levels, that one thermostat on the main floor is only able to monitor the temperature of that area. The temperature of the upper level, consequently, has no relevance on how the main floor thermostat reacts. The top portion of your house stays too hot or too cold. The same thing happens in guest bedrooms, lower-level rec rooms and new additions to a house.

Temperature sensors designed to be installed in temperature trouble spots are designed to eliminate this problem. They communicate current temperature readings to the main thermostat so that the entire house is heated and cooled more evenly. They also allow you to set the temperature of individual rooms differently to save energy—guest bedrooms, for example, can stay at 65 degrees when they aren’t being used.

In April Nest will offer its own thermostat sensors designed to work with both of the company’s current thermostat models.

 

How the Sensors Work

The tiny wireless sensors can adhere to walls or sit on shelves in any number of rooms. Any sensor can dictate the thermostat setting based on schedules created by the user within the Nest app. For example, if everyone leaves the house at 8 a.m. except for the work-at-home mom, then the Nest Thermostat could be set to automatically warm or cool the house based on the temperature in the home office.

In this example, even if the rest of the house is hot while the office runs cold, the Nest Thermostat will only respond to the office sensor, warming up the home to ensure Mom is comfortable as she works through the day.

“Typically, the thermostat is installed in a hallway that might get no exposure to the sun or might be subject to cool drafts,” says Gene LaNois, GM of Nest’s Professional channel.

“The temperature in the whole house should not be dictated by the needs of that particular location. The thermostat can be set up to make the occupants comfortable, wherever they may be.”

The Technology Behind the Sensor

The Nest Temperature Sensor communicates with the 3rd-generation Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E via Bluetooth Low Energy.

“All BLE messages are secure and encrypted,” LaNois says. “Only Nest devices can interact with the Nest Temperature Sensor or receive its signal.”

Through the Nest app, users can view temperatures in all rooms and schedule which sensor (including the one embedded in the thermostat) should drive the HVAC system during the morning, midday, evening and late night.

 

In additionn to their ability to optimize HVAC operations, the Nest sensors can reveal valuable information about temperature patterns in each room.

For example, a dip in temperature in the teenager’s room could suggest a furtive outing in the middle of the night. Rising temperatures in a mechanical closet could portend equipment failure. And temperature shifts in the attic could indicate damage from that last wind storm or poor performance by electronic or mechanical systems.

Cosmetic Appeal of the Sensors

The discreet sensors can improve aesthetics by replacing bulky thermostats, no matter how beautiful those devices might be. Even if the thermostat is hidden from view – with its on-board sensors shielded from household activity – the Nest system can still learn user preferences and household activities via motion sensors embedded in other Nest devices and partner products.

“Interior designers already specify Nest Thermostats for their aesthetic appeal,” LaNois says, “but many designers and homeowners prefer no wall clutter at all. In these cases, our flat sensors would be the only technology they see … or not!”

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