Azumio Smart Weight and Body Fat Bluetooth Digital Scale - CNET

Azumio Smart Weight and Body Fat Bluetooth Digital Scale

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Paint your walls with these famous hues - CNET

We scanned these well-known shades, so you can paint your bedroom tractor green.

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3 color sensor gadgets to take the pain out of paint matching - CNET

These color-capturing gadgets scan your walls to put the perfect paint color in the palm of your hand.

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Defining the Internet of Things

15 Minutes with Futurist Dave Evans

You can’t see the Internet of Things but, trust me, it’s there — and growing rapidly as every imaginable kind of “thing” becomes (or at least tries to become) net savvy. But what exactly does IoT mean? And if we move beyond the quaint Jetson-esque vision of the future, what are IoT’s real-world implications? To get a handle on where our increasingly interconnected world is heading, we tracked down Dave Evans, former chief futurist for Cisco and co-founder of the Silicon Valley IoT startup, Stringify. Strap on your seat belt and prepare for an exciting ride into the future.

S&V: Let’s start with the basics. We’ve been hearing a lot about IoT — the Internet of Things — over the past couple of years. It so all-encompassing. How do you define it?

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Why Is Brightness Measured Differently on Different Displays?

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

Q Why are different units of brightness measurement used for different display technologies? For example, I’ve seen lumens used for home theater projectors, foot-lamberts for movie theaters, and nits for high dynamic range-capable TVs. Wouldn’t it be less confusing for the average consumer to lump everything together as a single measurement?
—Nathan Robertson / via e-mail

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The new Wyze Cam Pan is only $30 - CNET

Wyze Labs' latest model adds motorized panning to the mix, but remains ridiculously affordable. Plus: a mobile power bank with a built-in Qi pad!

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Wifi Smart Led Light bulb,Dimmable Multicolored Color Compatible With Alexa Google Home IFTTT Smart Home, Changing Disco Ball Lamp, No Hub Required, Free APP Remote Control, 45W Equivalent 1 pack - CNET

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The Smart Garden: In Full Bloom Thanks to Innovative Technology

The average American spends about 70 hours a year on lawn and garden care, according to the American Time Use Survey. If you loathe pushing a mower or carting a watering can, those 70 hours can feel like an eternity.

Thankfully, there is a bounty of smart products that can take the drudgery out of yard work. And for those who take pride in their landscapes, these five devices can give your gardening skills an extra edge.

 

Motion Activated Sprinkler

Deer, rabbits, raccoons, and other animals can destroy a garden; even the neighborhood cats and dogs can make a mess. Rather than stand vigil at your back door, you can let the smart sprinkler from Orbit handle these unwanted visitors. When the Yard Enforcer notices movement, it sprays water in the direction of the animal. It can protect an area as large as 1,600 square feet. $69.99

 

Smart Weather Station

The health of your garden and lawn hinges largely on the weather. A weather station like the BloomSky2 can help you determine the best times to irrigate your lawn and plantings, when to fertilize and when to yank hanging baskets from the porch due to a heavy wind. It measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation and sends this info to an app on your smartphone.

With the addition of an accessory called Storm, the weather station can also measure and report conditions including rainfall total, wind speed, wind direction and UV.

An integrated camera HD camera captures real-time images of the sky every 5 minutes. At the end of the day, you’ll have a time-lapse recording of the changing weather conditions.

One of the coolest capabilities of the BloomSky2, however, is IFTTT integration. This means you can automate smart devices like thermostats and irrigation systems to react automatically based on weather data gathered by the BloomSky2 weather station. $299.99

 

Plant Sensor

The Parrot Flower Power sensor, a rod-shape device you plant into the soil, monitors and analyzes the four parameters essential to your plant’s health: sunlight, air temperature, fertilizer level, and soil moisture.

Whenever the Flower Power detects that your attention is needed, it sends a notification, via Bluetooth Smart, to your smartphone or tablet. It might tell you that your plant needs water or that it is in a spot that is too sunny.

$99.99

 

Self-Learning Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller

The Netro Smart controller gives your existing sprinkler system a brain by using advanced technology to create a watering schedule completely on its own. You won’t need to fiddle with the settings of your sprinkler system because

Netro’s self-learning feature knows what to do. For example, it breaks up the long watering cycles to smaller ones to help water seep slowly into the ground to where it is needed. It also automatically disables watering when temperatures are too high to protect your plants and avoids watering at night which can cause lawns, foliage and plants to be soggy which attracts disease. The winterization feature disables watering during cold temperatures to protect your sprinkler system. Should you want to get involved in the irrigation process, Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration let you command Netro via your voice. $149.99

Robotic Lawn Mower

The Miimo is Honda’s first robotic lawn mower for use in the United States. It a microcomputer, timer and sensors to mow the lawn automatically, based on a schedule you set. It’s quiet enough to have it mow at night, and you can customize cutting intervals based on the season; for example, mow more often during the spring when the grass grows faster and less frequently during dryer summer months.

Miimo offers three main cutting modes; Random, Directional or Mixed: Random is the most effective for mowing large, open areas of grass. Directional is the recommended setting for narrow areas. Mixed is a combination of the Random and Directional pattern.

Two additional cutting options, Spiral and Edge, let you customize the mowing process even more. Spiral enables Miimo to concentrate mowing on areas where the growth speed of the lawn may be faster than the rest of the lawn. Edge mode sends Miimo to mow along the edge of the lawn along the boundary wire first, before mowing the rest of the lawn in the chosen mowing pattern.

This is an expensive mower, so Miimo is equipped with anti-theft protection that will sound an alarm and disengage operation if the mower is lifted from the ground. The unit can only be re-started once the owner enters a unique anti-theft PIN code. $929

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Sony Brings Back ‘Days of Play(station)’ Promo, Announces New PS4

Sony has announced the return of its Days of Play promotion, which celebrates the PlayStation community with a new limited-edition PlayStation 4 console, discounted PS VR bundles, and “epic deals” on hardware, peripherals, and PlayStation 4 games. The deals will be offered...

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WePlenish smart containers are the future of Amazon Dash reordering - CNET

Never stop snacking.

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Apple's HomePod smart speaker is better, but here are 5 things it still needs to beat Alexa - CNET

Commentary: AirPlay 2 improved the HomePod, but Apple's smart speaker isn't perfect yet.

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With AirPlay 2, Apple HomePod smart speaker gets multiroom audio, stereo sound - CNET

AirPlay 2 will be here as part of Apple's Tuesday release of iOS 11.4.

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LG’s 2018 AI-Enabled TVs Now Support Alexa and Google Assistant

LG today announced that its 2018 AI ThinQ OLED and Super UHD TVs are now compatible with Amazon Alexa voice-enabled devices.

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Elgato Eve Aqua Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

This new HomeKit compatible smart sprinkler will work with an ordinary garden hose.

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Best Buy Introduces Total Tech Support Program From Geek Squad

Last fall, Best Buy outlined its plans to massively expand the smart home services and in-home technical support provided by Geek Squad. Last week, Best Buy announced the launch of its Total Tech Support Powered by Geek Squad, making the service available nationwide.

The program has been in a pilot over the last few months, with Best Buy helping 230,000 customers set up, troubleshoot, and fix their technology.

Service Covers All Home Electronics Regardless of Brand

One of the key selling points of the service is how it provides consumers help with their home electronics and appliances, no matter when or where they were purchased.

“We all rely on technology more than ever and are constantly looking for that trusted friend to turn to for inspiration, advice, and help. We built Total Tech Support for that very reason,” says Trish Walker, president of Best Buy Services.

“This kind of service used to be available on single products only, but now essentially covers all of the electronics and appliances in your home,” Walker adds.

Best Buy Sets Annual Fee at $199.99

For $199.99, customers get unlimited technical support from Geek Squad, including in-store repairs, appliance installation, and computer-setup.

The fee also covers over-the-phone support, online troubleshooting, and in-home tech support. This builds off of Best Buy’s existing Geek Squad technical support team, which last year provided service more than 16 million times. Best Buy also bundles up to three licenses for Internet security software for each member.

Members also benefit from special pricing and exclusive savings on in-home services like TV mounting, connected home device installation, select hardware repairs, and future purchases of most Geek Squad Protection and AppleCare service plans.

Also of note, Best Buy will continue to support Mag Care, it’s Magnolia Remote Network Support which helps customers monitor their own networks and receive remote tech-support from in-store specialists.

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Onvif 960p IP Cloud Security Camera for $29 + free s&h from China - CNET

Onvif 960p IP Cloud Security Camera for $29

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Save up to 49% on NURSAL products - CNET

Save up to 49% on NURSAL products

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LG Previews 77-inch Flexible, Transparent OLED

Photo: LG Display.

LG Display turned more than a few heads at last week’s Society for Information Display (SID) conference where it demonstrated the “world’s first” 77-inch flexible and transparent OLED display.

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Best Buy’s Geek Squad Steps Up its Game

Best Buy continues to expand its Geek Squad tech service. Last week, the nation’s largest electronics retailer announced the nationwide launch of Total Tech Support Powered by Geek Squad...

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Yunmai Smart Scale - Body Fat Scale with Fitness APP & Body Composition Monitor with Extra Large Display - CNET

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Innovo Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter with Plethysmograph and P - CNET

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Nielsen Evolves with Ever-Changing TV Landscape

TV audience-measurement company Nielsen is now including detailed viewership data from YouTubeTV in the local TV-audience measurement data it provides to media companies and advertisers.

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Save 15% off Famili 271B Bathroom Weight Scale - CNET

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Refurb 2nd Gen Philips Hue Stand Alone Bridge for $35 + free shipping - CNET

Refurb 2nd Gen Philips Hue Stand Alone Bridge $35

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Amazon Key in-home delivery worked much better than I expected video - CNET

I didn't experience any mishaps with the Amazon Key in-home delivery service. That surprised me.

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Etekcity Bluetooth Body Fat Smart Scale; 400 Pounds - CNET

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Amazon Echo vs. Google Home - CNET

Amazon and Google have been going back and forth in a battle for smart speaker supremacy. As a result, both smart speakers are great, but which one is better?

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Installing the Amazon Key Home Kit - CNET

Here's the installation process for the Amazon Key smart lock and Amazon Cloud Cam security camera.

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Zmodo Smart Greet - Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - 155° Viewing Angle - Cloud Service Available - CNET

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Amazon Key took over my door for 3 months. It wasn't as creepy as I expected - CNET

Not only did Amazon Key keep my front porch blissfully free of boxes, the in-home deliveries didn’t even freak me out.

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Philips Hue - CNET

Philips Hue

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Google Home ships more units than Amazon Echo for the first time - CNET

Google had the top-shipping smart speaker in the first three months of 2018, per an analyst report.

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Innovo Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter with Plethysmograph and P - CNET

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Etekcity Digital Weight Bathroom Scale ; 440 Pounds - CNET

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Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 7W E26/E27 Automatic On/Off, Indoor / Outdoor Yard Porch Patio Garage Garden - CNET

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New Turntable Stand Has Space for 200 Albums

Audio accessory maker Pangea Audio designed its new turntable stand with an eye toward maximizing LP storage.

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Save on GE Z-Wave Plus Wireless Smart Lighting Control Smart Switch, On/Off, In-Wall, Includes White and Light Almond Paddles and Zwave Repeater Range Extender, Hub Required, 14291, Works with Alexa and more - CNET

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Zmodo Pivot Security Camera / Smart Home Hub for $52 + $5 s&h - CNET

Zmodo Pivot Security Camera / Smart Home Hub $52

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The Yanny and Laurel Mind Games

It was an internet sensation, that's for sure. And a real head-scratcher, too. People listened to the same audio clip, and heard two completely different words. Much like the black/blue-white/gold dress craze that visually swept the internet three years ago, yanny/laurel did the same thing, but aurally.

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Spy Thriller ‘Red Sparrow’ Hits 4K Blu-ray Today

The erotic spy thriller Red Sparrow, starring Jennifer Lawrence arrives on 4K Blu-ray today, a short two and half months after its theatrical debut.

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Paradigm Expands Finish Options for Persona Speakers

Paradigm has launched a design studio offering a range of finish options to dress up its already stylish Persona speaker line, one of Sound & Vision’s 2017 Top Picks.

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Netflix Forms Storytelling Partnership With the Obamas

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a unique multi-year agreement with Netflix to produce a “diverse mix of content, including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features.”

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Polk Smart Speaker Features Google Assistant, Chromecast

Smart speakers are widely available from a variety of manufacturers; so are speakers that can playback streaming content. Polk Audio has combined the two features in one device, delivering voice control and whole-house music streaming.

Related: Top Reasons People Use Smart Speakers

Bringing 45 years of audio engineering to the smart-speaker category, the new $199 Polk Assist employs Google technologies to deliver a high performing voice interface to the consumer audio market.

Polk says the voice-controlled smart speaker provides homeowners a hands-free device usable around the home to perform a variety of tasks.

“Polk Audio is committed to providing premium audio solutions enabled by the Google Assistant and Chromecast. With the addition of the Polk Assist smart speaker, consumers can easily add Google Assistant’s hands-free convenience and Chromecast’s hi-res multiroom audio streaming to their homes,” says Michael Greco, global brand director, Polk Audio.

“Polk Assist complements and works with our existing Chromecast-enabled soundbars, including MagniFi Mini and MagniFi Max.”

Through the inclusion of Chromecast, Polk’s Assist speaker can be used as part of a Polk Audio-based whole-house audio system for the playback of content from streaming services such as TuneIn, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, NPR, and Spotify.

Polk Assist Gets New Control App

Built on the Android Things platform, the new Polk smart speaker leverages Google’s intelligent learning algorithms and Android development (and partner ecosystem) to enhance the speaker’s user experience.

According to the company, the Assist is also one of the first smart speakers built using certified Android Things System-on-Modules (SoMs), which receive regular feature and security updates from Google.

Polk says the speaker will fit almost anywhere in a home due to its small footprint. It offers the Assist in a choice of midnight black and cool gray finishes.

Polk Assist Features

• The Assist employs Polk designed drivers and amplifiers
• Hands-free control powered by Google Assistant and Chromecast
• Built-in Chromecast allows users to stream Google Play Music, TuneIn, YouTube Music, iHeartRadio, NPR, Pandora and Spotify

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Apple might launch cheaper HomePod under Beats brand - CNET

The latest scuttlebutt has Apple producing a $200 HomePod and thinking different about its branding.

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Best AV Receivers of 2018

The pursuit of serious home theater demands serious gear and no component is more important than the command center that sits at its core. Of course, we’re talking about the AV receiver (AVR), which in addition serving as system hub and providing unified control delivers power to five, seven, or more speakers. Among the dozens of products we’ve reviewed so far this year, are three exemplary yet still reasonably priced AVRs: the Yamaha Aventage RX-A2070 ($1,600), Denon’s AVR-X3400H ($999), and the NAD T758 V3 ($1,300). Let’s take a closer look…

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Amazon's global smart speaker share drops below 50 percent in first quarter - CNET

The field is growing, with rivals like Apple, Google, Alibaba and Xiaomi stepping up their businesses.

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Save big on Orbit Irrigation Products - CNET

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Weight Watchers by Conair Bluetooth Body Analysis Scale - CNET

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The easiest way to make iced coffee at home - CNET

If you thought making iced coffee at home was too hard to time-consuming, think again.

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Wemo Light Switch 2-pack, Wi-Fi Enabled, Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - CNET

Wemo Light Switch 2-pack, Wi-Fi Enabled, Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

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Sensor Lights Bulb Dusk to Dawn LED Light Bulbs Smart Lighting Lamp 7W E26/E27 Automatic On/Off, Indoor / Outdoor Yard Porch Patio Garage Garden - CNET

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How many Google Home or Alexa speakers should you own? It depends - CNET

Can't get enough of Google Home or Alexa? This is for you.

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Google Assistant 101: Get to know Google's voice-activated helper - CNET

What is Google Assistant? What can it do? How do you control it? Get caught up on Google's version of Siri or Alexa.

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Innovo Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter with Plethysmograph and P - CNET

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Meet the smartest locks on the block - CNET

Take your pick of these smart locks that let you lose your keys for good.

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How one little thermostat started a design revolution - CNET

Commentary: Thermostats used to be ugly. The Nest Learning Thermostat changed all that.

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Geostorm

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Facing their own complete extinction due to extreme storms that are destroying whole cities, the world finally comes together, sending 17 teams of scientists and engineers to create a system, a series of satellites all controlled by a giant space station that can use an assortment of devices—super lasers, thermal missiles, freezing beams, etc.—to stabilize the weather. Naturally, someone’s gonna try to seize control of Dutchboy, as the system is known, and weaponize it to make himself president of an all-powerful country that will destroy its enemies and rule the planet.

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Sound United & Sonos Settle Patent Infringement Suit

Sound United today announced that it has reached a settlement with Sonos, resolving all patent infringement litigation between the two companies, including the upcoming case filed against Sonos by Denon.

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Hisense Launches $3,000 4K ‘Laser TV’

China-based TV maker Hisense today announced the availability of an 80-inch followup to the 100-inch ‘Laser TV’ it introduced last year.

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Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor 5-Pack for $102 + free shipping - CNET

Samsung SmartThings Motion Sensor 5-Pack for $102

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How to Binge on Top Shows for Free

Most streaming services offer free trials to first-time subscribers, so it’s possible to feast on a tower of see-food without paying a dime. These trials extend from one week to 30 days, but the onus is on the new subscriber to cancel just before their credit card is charged.

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Amazon Alexa Now Unlocks Your Front Door

Zmodo 720p Mini WiFi Security Camera 4-Pack for $64 + free shipping - CNET

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Technics to Preview New Reference Class Turntables

Technics is teaming with Value Electronics to preview the Reference Class SP-10R and SL-1000R turntables it unveiled in January at CES.

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Should I Use an HDMI Audio Converter With my Apple TV?

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

Q I’m currently using an Apple TV 4K box that’s connected to my HDTV with an HDMI cable. For sound, I run a cable from the HDTV’s optical digital output to an external DAC connected to my stereo system. Here’s my question: Would it be a useful upgrade to buy an HDMI audio converter so I could connect to my stereo system directly without first routing the signal through the TV? —Kristóf Kollár

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Smart Upgrades for Your Bathroom Shower

What to do when your thermostat is wrong - CNET

Feeling hot, but your thermostat says it's cool? It's not just you.

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TiVo Announces Alexa Voice Integration

TiVo is the latest company to pledge allegiance to Amazon’s voice-enabled virtual assistant Alexa.

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Onkyo and Pioneer Receivers Now ‘Sonos Certified’

Onkyo USA has announced a free firmware update that will make certain Onkyo, Integra, Pioneer, and Pioneer Elite brand AV receivers compatible with Sonos’ proprietary wireless audio platform.

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Ember's temperature controllable coffee mug now comes in black - CNET

Available only in white since its launch last year, the Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug gets a new color option.

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First Alert Onelink Wi-Fi Touchscreen Smart Thermostat, Works with Alexa - CNET

First Alert Onelink Wi-Fi Touchscreen Smart Thermostat, Works with Alexa

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8 surprising things Alexa can't yet do - CNET

Alexa devices come with a laundry list of features. But there are plenty of things Alexa can't do yet, and some of the missing features might surprise you.

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8 Reasons Why Chromecast Products Are Worth Installing

Amazon invests in Vesper's far-field microphone tech - CNET

Amazon's Alexa Fund joined names like Baidu and Sands Capital in pouring $23 million into the makers of a new generation of always-listening microphones.

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It Costs How Much?

Every year there’s a major high-end audio show in Munich, Germany, held in a large convention-center type facility. By all reports it’s the biggest such event in the world, though it began as a modest hotel show in Frankfurt (also Germany, not Kentucky). I actually attended two of those 80s shows when I was stationed in Germany in the Air Force, an hour’s drive from Frankfurt.

But this isn’t about audio shows, though from what I’ve heard about the Munich event it’s more about viewing than serious auditioning. And since home theater isn’t nearly as significant in Europe as it is in the U.S., Munich is mainly about 2-channel audio. I have no issue with that; I’m a fan myself. But the high-end 2-channel market isn’t doing itself any favors with the current trend toward crazy pricing. While a new, $250,000 pair of monoblock amplifiers from an industry icon may be an outlier, it’s symptomatic...

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Why Are Music Album Sales Tanking?

Who uttered that famous declaration? Was it: a) Confucius, b) Friedrich Nietzsche, c) Vin Diesel, d) Dominic Toretto? Of course, that is a trick question because both “c” and “d” are correct. The movie was The Fast and the Furious , a cinematic masterpiece about street racing and skid marks.

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Get a free Google Home Mini when you spend $150 on eBay - CNET

Doesn't matter what else you're buying. As long as your cart total is at least $150, the smart speaker is yours.

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Home Builder Makes Voice Automation Standard

Lennar, one of the nation’s largest home builders, has announced that voice-controlled home automation is now one of several standard tech features included in its “Wi-Fi Certified” new homes.

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How to send money to friends with Google Assistant - CNET

You can send money -- or get money -- using just your voice.

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Yamaha Launches AI-Infused RX-A 80 Receiver Series

Yamaha today announced the ninth generation of its enthusiast-focused Aventage Series of AV receivers.

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ecobee4 WiFi Thermostat w/ Alexa for $175 + free shipping - CNET

ecobee4 WiFi Thermostat w/ Alexa for $175

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Everything you need to know about home security cameras - CNET

Start here if you're on the hunt for a DIY home security camera.

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NAD Updates Popular C 316 BEE V2 Amp, Ships First Wireless Headphones

NAD has announced an update to one of its most popular integrated amplifiers ever: the C 316 BEE V2, the last of five classic amplifiers to be updated over the past two years. The company also announced that it is now shipping the Viso HP70 wireless headphones it previewed at CES in January.

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Nokia Sleep Tracker Automates Your Home

‌‌Sleep trackers have been around for some time, and they all do pretty much the same thing: monitor quality of your sleep by measuring sleep interruptions and REM phases. At the Consumer Electronic Show 2018, Nokia brought something new to the table. Its Wi-Fi enabled Nokia Sleep Sensor and companion Health Mate App (iOS and Android compatible) not only monitors and scores your sleep patterns but also controls connected devices like lights and thermostats through IFTTT (if this then that) rules that you can set up via the app.

For example, if the Nokia Sleep Sensor detects that you have left the bed, it can switch on the hallway lights to the bathroom. Or, if the sensor detects that you are laying down, it can turn off the light and lower the thermostat to a comfortable sleeping temperature.

 

 

“Our vision is to help make the world a healthier place and quality of sleep is as critical a component of a healthy lifestyle as regular exercise and a balanced diet,” says Rob Le Bras-Brown, head of Nokia’s digital health business. “Nokia Sleep gives users insight into what happens when their eyes are closed along with the ability to change the environment for more restorative sleep with IFTTT home automation capabilities. Nokia Sleep will be a game changer in helping maximize a night’s sleep to make the most of the next day.”

 

The sleep pad, which measures nearly 3 feet long, is placed horizontally under the mattress. Its internal air bladder senses pressure (your weight in the bed) and a microphone detects snoring. It plugs in via a 7-foot USB power cable.

 

 

 

Nokia Sleep synchronizes automatically with the Nokia Health Mate app so users can have all their health data in one place. The app provides data history, personalized advice and coaching programs, including one developed specifically around sleep.

An individualized Sleep Score is provided to indicate how restorative a night’s sleep was, and educate users about what makes a good night’s sleep and how they can improve night after night.

 

Nokia Sleep is available for $99.95 via https://health.nokia.com/us/en/sleep, Amazon.com and other leading retailers.

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Kanto Ships All-In-One SYD Music System

Kanto has announced that the SYD music system it previewed at CES in January is now available.

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eufy BodySense Smart Scale with Bluetooth White - CNET

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Nest's Learning Thermostat gets even smarter, easier to use video - CNET

It's still $249, but this next-gen Nest Learning Thermostat has a few new tricks.

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15% off Easy Home Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter EHP50D1 - CNET

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Lorex Indoor 2688x1520 WiFi Security Camera for $90 + free shipping - CNET

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Sengled Everbright LED Flood light with Built-In Lithium-Ion backup battery - CNET

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Blink Home Security Systems from $147 + free shipping - CNET

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Five qualities vintage appliances had that we need today - CNET

Commentary: Today’s appliances pale next to midcentury designs that had sharp looks and the latest tech.

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Focal Expands Flagship Utopia Speaker Lineup

Focal, the French maker of high-end speakers, is expanding the flagship Utopia III speaker line it introduced a decade ago with two new three-way models and updates to the Grande Utopia EM Evo and Stella Utopia EM Evo models.

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Wi-Fi Smart Light Bulb – Works With Alexa, RGB Color-Changing Remote Controlled LED Light – Programmable Dimmable Multicolored Mood Lighting Lightbulb for Kid's Room, Bedroom, Parties, Events - CNET

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Amazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’

Amazon has announced the opening of interactive Amazon Experience Centers within select Lennar model homes across the United States. In these Alexa-enabled smart homes, customers can ask Alexa to control the television, lights, thermostat, shades, and more.

The model homes showcase how customers can use Alexa in their everyday lives. According to the retail giant, customers can experience how easy it can be to reorder household essentials using the Amazon Dash Button, listen or watch Prime content with Fire TV, or schedule on-demand home services through Amazon Home Services. 

“We are excited to extend our relationship with Lennar with the launch of Amazon Experience Centers. As one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Lennar offers the potential to enable this experience within easy driving distance of millions of customers. “We wanted customers to experience a real home environment that showcases the convenience of the Alexa smart home experience, great entertainment available with Prime, and Home Services,” says Nish Lathia, general manager, Amazon Services.

In a real home setting, customers can experience how Alexa, Prime, and Amazon services come together.

Using Alexa in the experience centers, customers can adjust the thermostat, see who’s at the front door without leaving the couch, and try routines such as “Alexa, good morning” to have Alexa turn on lights, read the weather, and provide an update on commute times based on traffic.

“We picked Amazon because of our shared commitment to customers, their Amazon experts across the country, and their ability to connect customers with thousands of service providers through Amazon Home Services.”

— David Kaiserman, Lennar

Customers can also experience Amazon Prime using voice control with access to more than two million songs on Prime Music along with Prime Original movies and series.

The Experience Centers are set up by “Amazon experts,” who plan to update and refine the experience within each model home. The experts are Amazon employees who are specially trained on the latest technology, says the company.

If customers are impressed, they can bring the experience to their existing homes by booking a one-on-one session with an Amazon employee.

“Amazon’s ability to bring a home to life with Alexa smart home experiences, entertainment, and services — coupled with their obsession with customer experience — is a natural extension of our Everything’s Included approach to homebuilding,” says David Kaiserman, president of Lennar Ventures.

“We picked Amazon because of our shared commitment to customers, their Amazon experts across the country, and their ability to connect customers with thousands of service providers through Amazon Home Services.”

Amazon Experience Centers are now open in Lennar model homes in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC with more coming soon.

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Polk Taps Google Assistant for First Smart Speaker

Polk Audio has entered the smart speaker race with a compact Google-powered speaker that supports voice control and wireless audio streaming.

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Monoprice Monolith 12" and 15" THX Ultra Subwoofers Review

Monolith 15"
Performance
Features
Build Quality
Value

Monolith 12"
Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $800, $1,300

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Clean, copious, and articulate bass
Outstanding build quality
Five-year replacement warranty
Minus
No parametric equalizer
No app control
Extremely heavy

THE VERDICT
Entry into the crowded internet-direct subwoofer market is a bold move from Monoprice, but the performance of these subs will surely make some waves and breed some fierce competition.

Reproducing a movie soundtrack in a home environment isn’t an easy task. At your local cinema, the theater will hopefully have sound dampening so you don’t hear outside noise. And if you’re lucky, the system will be calibrated properly and provide enough headroom so there’s no clipping or distortion during the dynamic portions of the soundtrack.

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Dali Ships BluOS-Enabled Wireless Speaker

Danish speaker maker Dali today announced the availability of its Callisto wireless speaker system, the latest product to embrace the proprietary BluOS wireless streaming platform developed by Canada’s Lenbrook, parent company of the iconic audio brands NAD and PSB Speakers and Bluesound.

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Zmodo 720p WiFi Outdoor Security Camera for $30 + free shipping - CNET

Zmodo 720p WiFi Outdoor Security Camera for $30

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Sonus faber Announces Sonetto Collection

Italian speaker maker Sonus faber today announced the Sonetto collection, an eight-model speaker series slated to hit U.S. stores in late August.

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Savant and USAI Lighting Bring Easy Control to Innovative LED Light Fixtures

After a trip to the International Lightfair in Chicago yesterday, one thing is clear. Light fixtures have grown extremely sophisticated in their design and capabilities. The days of standard dimmable fixtures are gone. Today, it’s all about tunable white light and colored LED lighting engineered to promote health and wellness, evoke ambiance, and even put our circadian rhythms back on track. As evident from its dynamic display at Lightfair, USAI Lighting along with new partner Savant are ready to take home lighting to the next level.

 

The Missing Link of Home Lighting

The technology behind color-changing and tunable white features is immensely more sophisticated than standard dimming capabilities that most homeowners are familiar, which can complicate the process of integrating these super smart, highly functional, and beautiful new light fixtures into a smart home ecosystem. Finding a way to easily alter the color temperature (Kelvin) of white lights or the WRGB color of fixtures to emulate a sunny day or lift your mood, for example, has become the “missing link” in today’s world of modern, state-of-the-art home lighting.

As a spokesperson at the USAI booth at Lightfair put it, “Lighting fixture manufacturers were busy developing new technology on one island, and home systems manufacturers were developing technologies on another island; the two never intersected, leaving a void between sophisticated fixture and simple control.”

 

Savant CEO Robert Madonna adds, “Fixtures are such an important part of a house, to do it right, you need the right combination of control and lighting. What you can do with fixtures these days has introduced consumers to a whole new world of home lighting.”

 

Bridging the Gap Between Fixtures and Control

Intending to bridge the gap between this new generation of smart fixtures and simple control is Savant and USAI. The two companies have joined forces to develop cohesiveness between USAI’s extensive line of innovative LED solutions and Savant’s well-established, intuitive control systems. Home systems integrators will now be able to provide homeowners with colored and tunable white light fixtures for their house along with a seamlessly integrated control system.

 

To demonstrate what’s possible through this partnership, at the USAI exhibit at Lightfair a specially curated Savant TruImage system adjusted the lighting color and temperature at the touch of a button to emulate a variety of conditions. The lighting scenes featured were chosen based on significant research by USA Lighting to include: circadian, soft day, soft night, energize, sunlight, and relax. Tunable white settings included warm, sunrise, natural and early A.M.

 

Scene Control on Steroids—Use Your Voice to Set the Lights

 

In addition to the Lightfair demo tablet running Savant’s TruImage platform, users can change dimming levels, kelvin temperatures and WRGB colors also from their phone, Savant touch screens and Pro Remote as well as Savant Scene access via voice command. Savant and USAI Lighting will be utilizing Savant’s scene engine and USAI Lighting’s color research to serve up pre-defined light color and scene content that can be implemented as is or easily adjusted based on personal preference and project design.

 

“The combination of Savant and USA Lighting’s advanced controls and lighting technology provides an intuitive way for homeowners to experience the power of personalized lighting—light that is as dynamic and ever-changing as we are,” said Bonnie Littman, President and CEO of USAI Lighting. “For the first time ever, homeowners can curate their lighting for any activity, whether it’s for better living, working or playing, and we are thrilled to partner with Savant, bringing this experience to the market in a high-quality and meaningful way.”

The post Savant and USAI Lighting Bring Easy Control to Innovative LED Light Fixtures appeared first on Electronic House.

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Bomcosy MR16 5W LED Light Bulbs, GU5.3 LED Spotlight bulbs, 12V Daylight White 6000K LED Blub, 50 Watt Equivalent, 425lm,35 Degree Beam Angle, Not Dimmable, Pack of 6 Units - CNET

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EatSmart Precision 550 Pound Extra-High Capacity Digital Bathroom Scale with Extra-Wide Platform - CNET

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With Android Things, Google's smart displays are more ambitious than they seem - CNET

Because they were built from the ground up with Android Things, Google's upcoming displays could lead to much more than an Echo Show competitor.

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1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale with App - CNET

1byone Bluetooth Body Fat Scale with App

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Google vs. Amazon: After I/O, whose voice assistant is best? - CNET

Google's annual developer conference came with fresh new features for the Google Assistant -- which, incidentally, now seems capable of fooling people into thinking it's human. Can Alexa keep up?

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Everything you need to know about Google Home - CNET

Here's your guide on where to buy, how to get started and how to get the most out of your Google smart speaker.

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Vizio’s New $140 Soundbar Designed for Big Bass

Vizio today introduced a space-saving 36-inch soundbar featuring DTS Virtual:X surround processing and built-in “deep-bass modules.”

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Certified Control4 Smart Home Showrooms Provide a Real Life Glimpse at High Tech Living

Amazon Experience Centers arrive at a smart home near you - CNET

The e-commerce giant teams up with homebuilder Lennar to create 15 model showrooms filled with smart home gadgets.

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Wall-Smart Kits Now Available for Russound Keypads

Multiroom audio specialist Russound has announced that a flush-mount installation option is now available for its most popular keypads and touchscreens.

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Rachio 16-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $100 + pickup at Micro Center - CNET

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Yunmai Smart Scale - Body Fat Scale with Fitness APP & Body Composition Monitor with Extra Large Display - CNET

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Amazon's Ring app let you report package-stealing neighbors - CNET

And maybe puppy-thieving delivery drivers?

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Alexa, What is a Beemer?

My 1961 BMW R50/2 motorcycle is a Beemer. On the other hand, the 4-wheeled vehicle you drive with a blue-and-white roundel on the hood is a Bimmer. Now that she's in bed with BMW, Alexa needs to brush up on her nomenclature.

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Google Assistant update makes Whirlpool voice commands a breeze - CNET

You'll no longer have to tell the voice-activated assistant to "ask Whirlpool" when you make commands.

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Sengled Element Smart Home BR30 Flood Light Bulbs, Compatible with Smartthings, Wink and Echo Plus, Requires Hub for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Dimmer Incompatible(1 Pack) - CNET

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Android Things 1.0 is ready to bring you smarter devices - CNET

It's out of developer preview, and ready for products we saw at CES 2018.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+: Significantly Superior Sound

Let’s get this straight right from the start: critical listening over any phone’s built-in speaker is just not recommended. However, we all know that there will be times, plenty of times actually, when you will indeed use that built-in speaker on your phone. Thankfully, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ makes that a reasonable option. Go ahead and listen. I won’t judge.

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How to use Alexa as an intercom - CNET

Amazon's Alexa speakers can let you drop in on family members or broadcast to the family that dinner is ready. Here's how.

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The complete list of Google Home commands so far - CNET

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Feit Electric LED Lights Feature Adjustable Color Temp From a Toggle Switch

Smart lighting is all the rage for the home. Whether it’s used to dim the lights for different occasions, switch them on and off based on certain prescribed conditions, create special colored effects or make an empty home look occupied, the applications for smart lighting are numerous. Usually, these smart lighting solutions require the inclusion of an app on a smartphone, the installation of a special keypad on the wall, or the addition of some type of smart home hub. None of these additions are deal breakers, but Feit Electric has introduced a smart lighting solution that does away with all the of the extras, letting you use what’s already in your house—the toggle switch—to adjust the color temperature of recessed LED fixtures.

A natural evolution of the company’s ColorChoice IntelliBulb lighting solutions, the Feit Electric Edge Lit Flat Panel Fixtures and Retrofit Kits with Selectable Color Temperature let users choose warm white, cool white or daylight on the fixture before installing, then afterwards switch between settings by toggling a wall switch. It’s ideal for rooms that serve multiple purposes, like living rooms and kitchens.

You can easily optimize the lighting of any room without the need for special smart home hardware or apps as the intelligence is built into the light fixture.

The LED Flat Panel lighting features include:

• Uniform light distribution without hot spots, flicker or glare with edge lit integrated LEDs.
• Slim low-profile design and flexible installation flush mount, as a wall sconce or in recessed cans.
• Updating existing conventional lighting to the latest energy saving LED technology offeringup to 50,000 hours of life and saving up to 80% in energy consumption.
• Availability in a variety of sizes and finishes: round, square and rectangle.

 

“Our LED Flat Panel and LED Retrofit Kits are some of our most popular products, so it made a lot of sense to include the color selectable feature as the next evolution of the product line,” says Alan Feit, executive vice president, Feit Electric. “Now our customers have more innovative options for customizing the look and feel of a space while also upgrading their fixtures to gain all the cost and energy saving benefits of LED.”

The fixtures will be available through major retailers and electronic distributors. There are about 20 different models available, with pricing starting at about $18.

The post Feit Electric LED Lights Feature Adjustable Color Temp From a Toggle Switch appeared first on Electronic House.

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These smart dolls help young girls get into coding video - CNET

How do you get girls interested in coding? The SmartGurlz line of dolls thinks it has the answer.

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Pet-friendly tips for your smart home - CNET

Use these tips and products around your home to make the lives of your furry friends better.

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