Look at this amazing smart-home tech for kitchens - CNET

Robot chefs! Sinks that appear -- and disappear! Cups that defy gravity! Want a smarter kitchen? Here it comes.

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Hawking Technology HNC5W HawkVision Wireless Universal Smart Cam Pro Video Camera (Black) - CNET

Hawking Technology HNC5W HawkVision Wireless Universal Smart Cam Pro Video Camera (Black)

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7 devices every Airbnb host should put in their house - CNET

These smart home devices can make the experience less stressful for you and your Airbnb guests.

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Amazon's Door Lock API makes Alexa commands even easier - CNET

Select smart locks now have native Alexa support, so you can simply say: "Alexa, lock my front door."

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Google Home prepares for its UK debut - CNET

Google's smart speaker will be available in the UK by the end of June, according to BBC News.

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Report: Alexa could pick up your next customer service call - CNET

According to The Information, Amazon Web Services is preparing to sell Alexa-based software to call centers.

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Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series

The once supreme sporty sedan returns to its roots, with a touch of luxury. The post Review: 2017 BMW 5 Series appeared first on WIRED.

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Harman's Wireless CarPlay Offers a Glimmer of Audio Hope

I am not a fan of Bluetooth. In particular, I regard Bluetooth audio as the worst thing to happen to audio fidelity in 20 years. When Harman first announced its wireless CarPlay technology, I recoiled at the thought of yet another wireless audio option. But, now I see there is a glimmer of hope.

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Vizio Kicks Off New E-Series with 75" and 80" Screens

Vizio today unveiled the new SmartCast E-Series of video displays featuring built-in Chromecast streaming, full-array LED backlighting in screen sizes from 32 to 80 inches, and high dynamic range (HDR) capability in models with screens 55 inches and larger.

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Monitor Audio Introduces Garden Speakers

Monitor Audio’s Climate Series outdoor wall-mounted speakers have been around for a while, bringing high-performing, whole-house audio to outdoor spaces. Now the British audio company has introduced its Climate Garden system. The company says its latest speaker system provides homeowners with an in-ground/above ground subwoofer/satellite speaker combination that delivers mono or stereo sound to garden spaces of any size.

Included in the Climate Garden system are the CLG-140 satellite speaker and CLG-W12 subwoofer.

The CLG-140 satellite speaker is a high-sensitivity speaker that is engineered to produce highly detailed midrange and high frequencies. It’s built to withstand a variety of environmental conditions from extreme cold to scorching heat. The satellite speaker employs a cone-shaped cast-polymer enclosure that houses a proprietary 1-inch C-CAM gold-dome tweeter that is coaxially aligned with a 4-inch MMP II midrange driver.

Monitor Audio says the satellite speaker’s horn-shaped enclosure helps the speaker to project sound into free spaces. The speaker can be spiked into the ground or it mounted to trees, walls, and other surfaces via an optional mounting bracket.

The passive CLG-W12 subwoofer features a bandpass configuration that includes a 12-inch C-CAM driver that resides in a waterproof polymer enclosure. Dealers can install the sub below or above ground, and Monitor points out that dealers can power the sub from a single amplifier that is capable of driving a 4-ohm load.

Monitor notes the sub provides 70v/100v line options to enable cabling runs over 30 feet, and configurations that require multiple subwoofers.

Elaborating on some installation options, Monitor says that setting an amplifier’s crossover at 100Hz supports the sub/satellite combination’s ability to deliver a smooth frequency response of 30Hz to 30kHz.

The outdoor sub/sat duo are complemented with Crown Amplifiers‘ CDi series of two-channel amplifiers.  The CDi series includes the CDi1000, which produces 500 watts of power, and the CDi200, which produces 800 watts of power.

Retail prices:

CLG-140, $500 each

CLG-W12, $2,500 each

CLG Mount, $49 each

CLG Spike, $49 each

Crown Amp CDi1000, $1,099 each

Crown Amp CDi2000, $1,499 each

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Seura Outdoor TVs Brighten the Picture Automatically on Sunny Days

Seura is taking TV calibration to the outdoors, with the introduction of Adaptive Picture Technology, available in its Storm Ultra Bright outdoor TVs. The company says the technology automatically adjusts a TV’s backlight brightness and picture settings to optimize picture quality in the ever-changing landscape of the great outdoors. Seura offers the Storm Ultra Bright outdoor TVs in a choice of 42-, 47-, 55-, 65- and 84-inch sizes.

Seura’s patent-pending technology incorporates 110 “picture mode variations” that adapt to the varying lighting conditions televisions experience throughout the day.

“Consumers naturally expect their outdoor technology to work the same way their indoor technology works—meaning they don’t even need to think about it—it just works,” says Keegan Coulter, vice president of sales and marketing for Seura. “Viewers outside want the best possible picture regardless of what time of day it is. They don’t want to have to constantly adjust picture settings as the sun is changing positions or clouds move to still enjoy watching their favorite show.”

The Storm Ultra Bright outdoor television line of products offers integrators a choice of 42-, 47-, 55-, 65- and 84-inch screen sizes, and the products are engineered to withstand temperatures ranging from -30 degrees to 122 degrees, while producing brightness levels as high as 700 nits.

In addition, the Wisconsin-based company states the 65- and 84-inch models provide 3840 x 2160 Ultra HD 4K resolutions, and all of the models feature anti-reflective, anti-glare safety glass to further ensure comfortable viewing in outdoor settings.

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Corian Countertops Designed to Charge Your Wireless Devices

I spent some time this week at Modernism Week in Palm Springs, ostensibly to lavish in mid-century modern architecture, but hopefully to pick up some tips for incorporating smart-home technology into this favorite style of mine.

So imagine how excited I was to see Corian’s “wireless charging solid surface” on display at the main gathering place!

You take this timeless brand of countertops – the envy of every kitchen designer – and simply place your mobile phone upon it. Blammo, the phone charges up! No need to plug anything into an outlet – including an unsightly wireless charging pad. The surface is the pad.

Well, not exactly.

The material is not endowed with any special powers, so to speak. It’s just regular ol’ DuPont Corian (or Zodiaq Quartz).

The “magic” is that a fabricator hollows out a section beneath the countertop and affixes an inductive charger into the space. The hot spot must be marked on the top side so users can find the exact charging location. Only one device can charge at a time – either via the device’s built-in wireless charging technology or through a dongle provided by Corian.

There is at least something special about Corian that makes it amenable to wireless charging. A spokesperson at Modernism Week explained the material science behind it – how inductive energy could permeate Corian, but not other solid surfaces – but my interest quickly drifted to all the pretty colors.

One of these days we will certainly see inductive charging systems embedded in surfaces themselves so we can simply toss our mobile devices onto the kitchen counter and forget about them.

Sadly, this is not it.

On the other hand, there is some spectacular architecture in Palm Springs if you’re into mid-century modern.

 

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Short Throw Projector Provides Stealth Video for Living Room Entertainment Space

Amazon Tap review - CNET

The Amazon Tap requires taps no more, and the people rejoiced.

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Alexa Update Coming to Yamaha MusicCast Products

Yamaha today announced that a free firmware update due out this fall will bring Amazon Alexa voice control to its MusicCast series of wireless multiroom products.

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Smart toy flaws make hacking kids' info child's play - CNET

CloudPets maker Spiral Toys left children's voice recordings and account info exposed, reports say. It appears hackers stole and ransomed user data.

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JVC DLA-RS4500 D-ILA Projector Review

2D Performance
3D Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $35,000

AT A GLANCE
Plus
True 4K (4096 x 2160) D-ILA panels
Improved HDR support including HLG
Reference-quality optics
Minus
Fan noise can be intrusive
HDMI sluggish to sync
Native contrast not quite on par with rest of JVC line

THE VERDICT
While JVC’s first native 4K projector for consumers doesn’t quite deliver the contrast of its 1080p lineup, its projected image is breathtaking with both 1080p and 4K content. With its advanced laser light engine, reference-quality optics, and enough lumens to light up a massive range of screens, you have a true flagship-caliber offering from JVC.

While 4K has become the new norm for the flat-panel industry, its adoption into the home projection market has been slow, to say the least. Until now, Sony has been trailblazing native 4K for the consumer home theater market while others have offered quasi-4K options that use techniques to deliver near4K quality with 1080p imaging systems at more affordable pricing. Among those manufacturers, JVC led the way with their e-shift system, which over time has matured to contend quite convincingly with native 4K designs.

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Amazon's Alexa may someday remember your voice - CNET

The e-retailer is working on teaching its digital assistant to distinguish between users' voices, according to a report.

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Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here

The FCC works for the people, right? Right??

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2016: A Record Breaking Year for Audio

Audio ended 2016 on a high note with global sales growing 28 percent to $10.2 billion in the last three months of the year, according to new google research from U.K.-based Futuresource Consulting.

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New Chip Brings VR Audio to Any Headphone

Waves Audio, developer of audio processing technologies, today announced an integrated circuit said to enable any device to “faithfully reproduce” 5.1 and 7.1 surround and virtual reality (VR) audio content over ordinary stereo headphones.

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No one's home, but these smoke detectors are listening - CNET

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, turned to citizen scientists to solve the problem of vacant property fires.

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Smart smoke detectors keep an ear out in vacant homes - CNET

The city of Louisville, Kentucky turned to civic hackers to address vacant property fires. The result is a wireless device that listens for the sound of smoke alarms going off and sends text messages to warn of a potential fire.

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City turns to hackers to quell house fires video - CNET

Hackers in Louisville, Kentucky, worked with the city to create CASPER, a wireless device that listens for smoke detectors in abandoned buildings and sends text messages to let authorities know there could be a fire.

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SkyBell FHD WiFi Video Doorbell - $165 - CNET

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SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY by Osram - Smart Home LED Light Bulb, 60W, Tunable White, A19 - CNET

SYLVANIA LIGHTIFY by Osram - Smart Home LED Light Bulb, 60W, Tunable White, A19

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TaoTronics BR30 LED Light Bulbs - CNET

TaoTronics BR30 LED Light Bulbs

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A cute dog weighs in on Petnet's smart food bowl video - CNET

Should you buy Petnet's $149 SmartFeeder? Here's a cute dog to tell you all about it.

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The automated floss dispenser (!) you didn't know you wanted video - CNET

Flosstime is the gadget that might actually get you to floss.

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Not the reliable pet feeder I'd hoped for - CNET

A serious design issue with Petnet's $149 SmartFeeder holds it back from greatness.

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Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat w/ Smart Plug for $151 + free shipping - CNET

Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat w/ Smart Plug for $151 + free shipping

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Expanse Season 2: Thoughts and stuff

Expanse Season 2! Expanse Season 2! Expanse Season 2!

We’re 5 episodes into the second season. Here are some thoughts on how it is so far, the new cast members, and other various nerdstuff.

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SimpliSafe2 Wireless Home Security Command Extra Edition - CNET

SimpliSafe2 Wireless Home Security Command Extra Edition

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Triangle Bulbs, T8 LED Shop Light Tube, 4ft, 18W (36W equivalent), 5000K Daylight, 2200 Lumens, Frosted Cover, Direct Fluorescent Replacement Light Bulb, Pack of 4 - CNET

Triangle Bulbs, T8 LED Shop Light Tube, 4ft, 18W (36W equivalent), 5000K Daylight, 2200 Lumens, Frosted Cover, Direct Fluorescent Replacement Light Bulb, Pack of 4

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Triangle Bulbs (Pack Of 4) 15-Watt (120-Watt) PAR38 LED Flood Light Bulb, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified, - CNET

Triangle Bulbs (Pack Of 4) 15-Watt (120-Watt) PAR38 LED Flood Light Bulb, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,

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Kubo and the Two Strings

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In old Japan, young Kubo lives in a mountain cave with his mother, whose mental clarity comes and goes. As an infant he lost an eye, and his father is long gone. Every day he goes to the market in a nearby town to entertain the locals with his three-string shamisen and wondrous stories, told with magic origami that fold and unfold into lifelike characters. His stories never have an ending, much to the disappointment of the townsfolk. Nevertheless, they’re ready for more the next day (Kubo apparently invented the miniseries cliff-hanger).

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Star Trek Beyond

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Three years into their five-year mission, the crew of the Enterprise is in dire need of shore leave. Fortunately, they’re in a sector of space with an advanced star base, and they drop in for a visit. Shortly after their arrival, a distress call comes from a remote nebula, and their leave is cut short since the Enterprise is the only ship in the sector that can navigate through it. Once inside, they meet a deadly alien race in search of a rare artifact that just happens to be located on the Federation ship and will kill anything in their path to obtain it—even the Enterprise crew.

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Spinn Coffee Maker Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET

Startup Spinn talks big about its unique coffee maker and hopefully it's justified.

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Sonus faber sf16 Music System

I was immediately drawn to the sf16’s neofuturistic styling. Its gentle curves reminded me of the iconic TWA Flight Center at New York’s JFK Airport—an aeronautic theme sustained by wing-like sound pods that sprout on command. Unusual and unique.

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Is a 4K Apple TV Just Around the Corner?

Apple is testing a fifth-generation Apple TV capable of streaming in 4K/Ultra HD (UHD), according to a recent BloombergTechnology report. The news comes weeks after Apple hired away the executive who had been running Amazon’s Fire TV division.

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[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K - CNET

[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K

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Petnet SmartFeeder review - CNET

I wanted to love Petnet's $149 SmartFeeder, but my dog had other plans.

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SHINE HAI 4000K GU10 LED Bulbs 50W Equivalent Spotlight Bulb - CNET

SHINE HAI 4000K GU10 LED Bulbs 50W Equivalent Spotlight Bulb

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SHINE HAI Candelabra LED Bulbs 40W Equivalent 3000K Soft White Decorative Candle Light Bulb - CNET

SHINE HAI Candelabra LED Bulbs 40W Equivalent 3000K Soft White Decorative Candle Light Bulb

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LOHAS LED A19 Light Bulbs, 9W(60 Watt Equivalent) Light Bulbs, 2700k Warm White(Soft White) LED Replacement Bulbs, Medium Screw Base (E26), 240 Degree Beam Angle LED Home Lighting (Pack of 6) - CNET

LOHAS LED A19 Light Bulbs, 9W(60 Watt Equivalent) Light Bulbs, 2700k Warm White(Soft White) LED Replacement Bulbs, Medium Screw Base (E26), 240 Degree Beam Angle LED Home Lighting (Pack of 6)

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LG Announces 2017 OLED/Super UHD TV Pricing

LG today announced pricing and availability for many of the OLED and Super UHD TVs unveiled at CES in January.

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[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K - CNET

[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K

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Botvac D5 cleans floors but can't match Neato's flagship robot - CNET

Better equipped than the budget Botvac D3, the Neato Botvac D5 cleans a larger area and picks up more dirt but can't hold a candle to Neato's flagship Botvac Connected.

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Review: Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft wrote a love letter to Apple-toting creative types, in the form of the coolest desktop PC you've ever seen. The post Review: Microsoft Surface Studio appeared first on WIRED.

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HiFiMan Edition S Headphones

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $249

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Open- or closed-back design
Lightweight
Super easy to drive
Minus
A tad bright on some recordings

THE VERDICT
With its open- or closed-back design, the Edition S provides unusual flexibility at affordable cost.

HiFiMan is a hard one to pin down. True, they’re best known for their high-end, advanced-technology planar-magnetic headphones like the $2,999 HE1000 I reviewed in the November, 2015 issue of Sound & Vision. Most HiFiMan headphones are planar designs, but this new one, Edition S, is a more conventional dynamic headphone, albeit one with a rather unusual feature: It’s an open- or closed-back design. Say what? Let me explain.

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Amazon argues Constitution protects your chats with Alexa - CNET

In a murder investigation, prosecutors want recordings from the suspect's Amazon Echo, but the company says the First Amendment sets a high bar for getting that information.

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Alexa just hit 10,000 "skills," but does anyone care? - CNET

The number of Alexa skills is skyrocketing, doubling to a total of 10,000 in just the past few months. But is anybody actually using them?

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Should I Do Speaker Setup in My Player or Receiver?

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

Q Both of my universal disc players allow me to adjust for speaker size and distance in the audio setup menu. The receivers I’m using them with provide the same functionality, but one has manual setup (Arcam Diva AVR-350) and the other has Audyssey auto setup (Marantz SR7010). Which component should I use in each system to configure speaker size and distance: the player or the receiver? —Jan Nieuweboer / via email

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Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug

Belkin's $35 smart plug works with any regular wall socket, adding Wi-Fi capability and app control to any appliance in your home. The post Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug appeared first on WIRED.

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Soon, your oven will connect to your grocery list - CNET

A software company that connects large kitchen appliances bought the ShopWell, a free grocery shopping app that aims to help you eat more healthfully.

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Home Theater in a Historic Home Masks Noise from Nearby Train.

Apple HomeKit Offered to Residents of LA’s New Ontario Ranch Community

Rain Bird Launches Smart Irrigation Wi-Fi Sprinkler System Timer

Even if you own an irrigation system, setting up a schedule for the system to follow can be a real pain. The control box is usually located in the garage, for starters, and programming it has never been an easy task. Rain Bird Corporation aims to make watering the lawn as easy as tapping a few buttons on your smartphone or tablet with the release of its Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer. The app works on both Android and Apple mobile devices.

Simply install the Rain Bird Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer, download the free Rain Bird Mobile App, answer a few questions and start saving water, time and money. The easy-to-use App lets you customize each sprinkler zone and uses your WiFi network to access local weather conditions. By turning on Automatic Seasonal Adjust, the controller’s daily watering schedule will change based on the season, as well as local weather, temperature, and humidity. Automatic Seasonal Adjustments can reduce water usage by as much as 30 percent, conserving water and saving homeowners money all year long.

“Watering the same amount each day as the weather changes doesn’t make sense, but some sprinkler timers have been difficult to understand and program. This new timer will automatically adjust watering schedules based on actual weather to help conserve water,” says Ray Peppiatt, marketing group manager, Rain Bird Consumer Products Division.  “It takes the guesswork out of programming and controlling your irrigation system, and continues Rain Bird’s commitment to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently.”

The indoor timer retails for $149 and includes an easy-to-read LCD screen and the ability to manage up to eight watering zones. The outdoor version will retail for $179 and is protected by a heavy-duty all-weather case. Both irrigation timers are available now at home centers, hardware stores, and online retailers.

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Apple 4K TV Set for Launch Later This Year

Apple has struggled to penetrate the TV industry the way its founder Steve Jobs had hoped, according to a recent Bloomberg article. Before he died, Jobs claimed that he had finally found a way to solve all of the issues users commonly find with using their TVs, although the company has never been able to put the founder’s plans into action.

Bloomberg blames the inability to secure deals with Hollywood studios and TV networks as the biggest roadblock in Apple’s plans.

Then there’s the plethora of 4K set-top boxes now available from manufacturers like Amazon, Nvidia and Roku – making Apple’s box a hard sale.

Despite the struggles, a 4K Apple TV could be unveiled later this year. Considering Apple just announced that WWDC will be taking place June 5, it could launch around then. The last Apple TV debuted in September 2015, meaning it’s already woefully out of date.

The new 4K Apple TV is internally code-named “J105,” according to Bloomberg, and should do more than just offer a bump in resolution. The report claims that it will boast more vivid colors, which could mean HDR support is also on the way – although whether there will be any other big new features remains to be seen.

Apple has been renewing its push towards the TV market in recent years. The fourth-generation Apple TV was supposed to be the beginning of a new era, which Tim Cook said would be defined by apps on TV. It hasn’t quite panned out that way, with sales of the fourth-gen model having decreased year-over-year during the 2016 holiday period. Research also suggests that the Apple TV has been losing market share when compared to its competitors.

The fifth-generation 4K Apple TV could be the answer to all of the iPhone maker’s problems, although it will enter a marketplace filled with tough competition.

Despite that, Apple is building up its war chest – which now includes the new head of Apple TV, Timothy D. Twerdhal. He joins Apple from Amazon, where he was head of the Amazon TV business.

This article originally appeared on CE Pro Europe.

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[4-Pack] Dimmable LED Light Bulb A19, 9W = 65W, 5000K - CNET

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Your Wish is Your Media Player or TV’s Command

When voice control first came to media players, it could be used to search for movies and TV shows or to open an app. In the two years since voice showed up on Roku and Fire TV, voice control has broadened to become the whole smart home control, we dreamed it could be

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Simon Kirke’s Sonics Are in Good Company on New Solo Album

“Give the drummer some” is a phrase you hear a lot in this business of ours, and it often refers to shining the spotlight on a band’s timekeeper during a specific drum break or extended solo section. In the case of Free and Bad Company founding drummer Simon Kirke, however, it’s time to give the man different kind of spotlight as steps out on his third solo album, All Because of You (BMG/The End). Kirke and I sat down in an open-air lounge to discuss the making of You, how music can connect you with your kids, streaming, and loving Ringo. The sun and moon are definitely shinin’ on this skinsman.

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Neato D5 uses app smarts to keep your floors clean video - CNET

Neato's new Botvac D5 Connected robot vacuum has plenty to like for a decent price such as mobile app control, a side brush, and a high-performance battery.

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Elac Element EA101EQ-G Integrated Amplifier/DAC Review

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value

PRICE $699

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Good power in compact form
Outstanding app-enabled subwoofer auto-setup
Onboard 192/24 USB DAC
Minus
No line outputs for external amp
Small display

THE VERDICT
Elac’s Element EA101EQ-G amp/DAC nails the sweet spot of price, performance, and worthwhile features with surprisingly audiophile sound and the added value of auto-EQ and app-enabled subwoofer crossover/blending.

It’s an amplifier. It’s a USB DAC. It’s a room/subwoofer equalizer. It’s a headphone amp. It’s an app-enabled Bluetooth receiver. It’s all of these, and it’s only $699—and it’s from the revived German brand Elac, whose latest Andrew Jones–designed loudspeakers have won acclaim in these pages and elsewhere. Ultimately, Elac’s Element EA101EQ-G may be best characterized as what the stereo receiver is morphing into for the 21st century.

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Teach Google Home how to pronounce your name - CNET

If Google Assistant has trouble pronouncing your name the proper way, you can teach it how or give yourself a nickname.

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Save on Triangle Bulbs (Pack Of 4) 7-Watt (50-Watt) PAR20 LED Flood Light Bulb, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified, and more - CNET

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SHINE HAI 4W ST64 Vintage Edison Warm White Light Bulb LED Lighting 6 Pack - CNET

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Triangle Bulbs T99011 (6 pack) - 8-Watt (65-Watt) BR30 LED Flood Light Bulb, Dimmable, Ul Listed, Energy Star Certified, 6 Pack - CNET

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[4-Pack] Dimmable LED Spot Light Bulb PAR38 Short - CNET

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[4-Pack] Dimmable LED Spot Light Bulb PAR30 - CNET

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[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs - CNET

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[4-Pack] Hyperikon Dimmable BR30 LED Flood Light Bulb - CNET

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Bryston Unveils ‘Lightning Fast’ Digital Music Player

Bryston today announced a digital music player/entertainment hub that supports “virtually all” digital file formats and resolutions including DSD 128 and high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz.

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LG Smart TV Platform Certified for Cybersecurity

LG’s webOS has become the first smart TV platform to be cybersecurity-certified by UL, the independent safety testing company.

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U by Moen Smart Shower delivers handy high-tech cleaning - CNET

Moen's luxurious connected shower touts precise controls and a clever app.

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LIGHTSTORY G14 LED Filament Bulb, E26 Base, 2700K, Dimmable - CNET

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Billy Lynn Walks at 60Hz

Before the era of sound movies the frame rates for silent films varied considerably due to the hand-cranked cameras of the time. When picture and sound became the future of movies in the late 1920s, however, the industry settled on 24Hz (24 frames per second) for both production and display standards. But 24fps alone would have produced significant jitter. For acceptably smooth motion, each film frame was flashed on the screen twice, using a two-bladed shutter in the projector (or, more rarely, three times with a triple blade shutter). This rate was also chosen, rather than an even higher one, to keep film costs manageable.

Even though the digital bits that now convey our films from the studio to the screen are far cheaper than celluloid, 24fps still dominates the films we see in both the multiplex and at home. But occasional efforts have tried to break the mold...

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Hawking Technology HNC5W HawkVision Wireless Universal Smart Cam Pro Video Camera (Black) - CNET

Hawking Technology HNC5W HawkVision Wireless Universal Smart Cam Pro Video Camera (Black)

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Como Audio Expands Wireless Speaker Lineup

Como Audio has expanded its line of wireless music systems with a two-way speaker that converts its entry-level Solo into a stereo system.

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Smartphones: It’s All About Video

The thought of watching video on a smartphone might have seemed crazy a decade ago, yet nearly six in 10 consumers (57 percent) around the world watch videos on their phones every day, according AOL’s annual advertising study—virtually the same as the number of people (58 percent) who watch videos on a laptop or desktop every day.

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Review: Here One Wireless Earbuds

Doppler Labs takes a stab at the newest trend in wearables, the in-ear computer. The post Review: Here One Wireless Earbuds appeared first on WIRED.

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Elite Unveils Light-Rejecting, Ultra Short-Throw Screen

Elite Prime Vision (EPV) has introduced an ambient-light-rejecting projection screen designed for use with ultra-short-throw projectors that sit against the wall at the base of the screen.

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U by Moen Smart Shower review - CNET

No, the U by Moen Smart Shower isn't a connected gadget meant for a casual upgrade, but if you're remodeling to something fancy anyway, the price and the smarts make sense.

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You might actually want this luxurious Moen Smart Shower video - CNET

As it turns out, bringing connected tech into the shower can work -- though Moen's app controls come at a high price.

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4 Smart Kitchen Appliances: Equipped with Artificial Intelligence

For some reason, the kitchen has been the last frontier in the smart home ecosystem. Our family rooms are well equipped with universal remotes, surround-sound systems, and 4K TVs. Even our bedrooms and bathrooms incorporate at least a few pieces of technology. But the kitchen? Not so much. And it’s surprising considering the vast amount of time we spend there. It’s the hub of the house, yet it comprises very few pieces of tech.

There is hope, however. Smart refrigerators and ovens are making their way into the marketplace, but chances are you won’t buy one of these appliances until your old ones die. An easier, more affordable way to raise the IQ of your kitchen is to invest in smart utensils and cookware that have been equipped with artificial intelligence. Oh… we also included an oven; we just couldn’t help it.

SmartyPans is a smart cooling pan that tracks nutrition of food being cooked in real time and integrates with fitness apps and devices. The SmartyPans app understands voice commands—as you tell the app which ingredients you’re adding to the pan, the pan’s integrated weight and temperature sensors enables the app to compute the nutrition value of the food you’re cooking. $169-$299

 

The June Intelligent Oven promises to take the guesswork out of cooking through sensors and artificial intelligence that recognize, monitor and cook food to your liking. The oven is able to identify 25 common foods and cooks then the best way by automatically adjusting the heating elements. For example, when you put a steak in June, its HD camera talks to the onboard four-core NVIDIA processor and runs one of June’s neural networks to identify the food. June then inquires on your preferred doneness and selects a multi-step cook program—like switching automatically between roast and broil–to ensure the steak is cooked as instructed. When the steak is done, June will send a notification to your iOS device. $1,495

Hello Egg teams up with the Eggspert app to plan your weekly meals according to your dietary preferences and adjusts to unpredicted events, like a spontaneous at-home dinner with your vegetarian friend. It supervises your pantry, organizes your shopping list, and even orders your grocery delivery. Hello Egg provides you with easy-to-follow, step-by-step voice-navigated video recipes and answers any cooking-related questions with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a 24/7 support team of cooking experts. Hello Egg is the only voice-operated smart assistant with a display and personality designed specifically for the kitchen. The gadget’s top features include step-by-step voice-navigated recipe video tutorials, real-time prompts from the support team, music streaming, audio news feeds, weather forecasts, multiple voice-activated timers, and reminders. No information on price.

Chefling is a free app that helps you manage your kitchen more efficiently. It keeps track of what’s in stock in your pantry and freshness levels. It provides a shopping list with items automatically categorized to streamline your time at the grocery store. High quality recipes can be accessed based on your food inventory.

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Target Sells IoT Products at its Open House Store

Target has put a bullseye on the Internet of Things (IoT), and it’s good news for consumers interested in adding technology to their homes.

The giant retailer has just completed a major overhaul of its Target Open House store in San Francisco, which first opened in July 2015. For the past seven weeks, the store has been closed for renovation, finally opening February 10.

The new store features an area called the Garage where companies can showcase or launch their connected home products, while also receiving quantitative and qualitative feedback from Target shoppers. The space will preview 16 products that will rotate every month.

The newly redesigned store also has an enhanced personalized experience within the “acrylic home installation” area. It now more effectively demonstrates the potential of various connected products for the user. Guests will be asked to answer a series of questions, which allow the house to show a personalized example of how connected products could fit into their lives.

There is also a large event space to accommodate gatherings. The refreshed space will be modular, allowing Open House to more easily transition from a store during the day to a community gathering spot in the evening.

The interactive area has also been updated to vertically mounted touchscreen monitors. In all, the new space features around 70 IoT products.

Lastly, there are now enhanced feedback and analytics available for the manufacturers, including the ability to do A/B testing, the ability to view product interactions and comparative engagement data, see event recaps and receive qualitative feedback from shoppers.

Gene Han, vice president of Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) and head of Target’s innovation office, says the store had 150,000 guests during its initial 18-month run prior to the remodel.

“The feedback helped us more clearly understand what consumers need and want when it comes to IoT,” he says, adding that the connected home is “equal parts exciting and confusing” for many consumers.

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Whole-House Surge Protection: Why It’s Important to the Residents of Lake Tahoe … and You

Northern California is a popular ski destination for many, but the mountainous region creates problems for those living near Lake Tahoe communities. Harsh weather coming in over the mountains, ski lift operation, and an outdated power infrastructure all contribute to frequent surges and poor power quality that puts technology in nearby homes at risk.

Regional integrator Powersurge Electric and Integration protects its customers against these threats with wiring and surge protection. The company’s owner, Igor Reoutt, explains; “High winds and heavy snow or rain are usually a recipe for power troubles in our area. The second challenge is the old infrastructure and utilities but a lot of that is because we’re up in the mountains, it’s a challenging environment and something we need to find work arounds for often.”

Blizzards Blamed for Surges

Jimmy Paschke, manager, residential sales for surge elimination company SurgeX, explains the effects that weather can have on power quality: “Harsh weather and high winds can absolutely impact power conditions. Electrical lines can be at the mercy of high winds and if the force is great enough to whip them around or cause downed trees, those can cause surge events within an environment.”

Ski Lifts Put a Strain on the Electrical Grid

An outdated power infrastructure is a common, understandable culprit for poor power quality, and operation of the large ski lifts at resorts is a contributing issue. “These places require a lot of power, more than I’ve ever seen,” comments Reoutt. ”When these big ski lifts fire up and start moving, they can create power imbalances that affect the surrounding area.” Paschke explains how this occurs, “We’re all sharing the same power grid. The motors used to get the chairs up and down the mountain are heavy duty and cause in-rush current. When these motors turn on, they can suck voltage away from other equipment, resulting in a voltage sag. While it eventually equals out, they could definitely cause surge events to a surrounding area sharing the same power grid.”

Surges Suppressors a Necessity in Snowy Areas

To combat these unstable power conditions caused by the lifts and high surge activity from storms, Powersurge Electric and Integration installs surge protection in many of the homes in the area. Reoutt explains one instance, “My company was contracted for an install where we were responsible for the wiring and surge protection of one house, and another [integrator] took care of the wiring and protection of the house next door.”

Both homes were connected to the same power pole. For their installation in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, Powersurge Electric and Integration chose to equip the house with the SurgeX XR315 — outfitted with Advanced Series Mode technology and Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI filtering. “As far as I am aware, the SurgeX technology is the only one out there capable of eliminating the surge energy and capable of doing so over and over and over again without degradation,” Reoutt explains. The patented technology enables SurgeX products to completely eliminate surge energy up to 6,000 volts without degradation, and without producing harmful side effects such as ground contamination or common-mode disturbances.

A Tale of Two Protected Homes

Shortly after Powersurge Electric and Integration completed the installation, the SurgeX equipment was put to the test by a storm that came through the mountains. “A surge event hit the house that wasn’t protected with SurgeX equipment and smoked the whole system, resulting in the customer losing their entire Savant (home automation) system,” says Reoutt. Coincidentally, the home with SurgeX installed by Powersurge Electric and Integration and the one without had the same owner, and both houses were hit by the massive storm surge. “Not too long after the storm destroyed his Savant system, that same client contracted us to go back [to] replace all of his Savant equipment and install SurgeX to protect it once he realized that one of his properties was okay but the other one wasn’t,” says Reoutt.

Professionally Installed Surge Suppression: A Clear Choice for High-Tech Homes

The importance of installing non-sacrificial surge elimination equipment like the XR315 was made clear when Reoutt and his team removed the surge protection component from the damaged property. Reoutt explains, “I know, based on what happened to the system on the other end of this piece of equipment that this [surge protector] is fried.” Reoutt notes that there was no visible evidence that the surge protector they removed was damaged.  “For someone who didn’t know any better, they would think it’s still working fine because everything plugged into it works, and that’s dangerous.”

Based on this experience, Reoutt and his team make a point to explain to potential clients how surge elimination in their home can put them at ease. “Surge protection is one of those things that my clients always ask about,” comments Reoutt. “My response is always the same; I just tell them this story of the two houses and explain how the one we did was protected by SurgeX and the other one wasn’t, and I tell them what happened from there.”

Powersurge Electric and Integration requires SurgeX equipment in all of its installations; they see it as a hidden asset. “Every job we do has a SurgeX piece in in. For me, it’s nonnegotiable.” Reoutt explains. Power protection equipment goes a long way in safeguarding an automation, security or entertainment system; Reoutt continues, “If you don’t, and you have nothing in place to prevent disturbances like this, often times you’re left in the dark and you risk your investment in a system getting fried.”

There are many other brands of whole-house surge protection equipment available, some of which can be installed by a do-it-yourselfer. But as is usually the case, you’ll get better results by having a professional set up a complete system. The suggested retail price of the SurgeX XR315 surge suppressor is $899—a small price to pay to protect your home theater, home automation system, music system, and other smart home investments.

 

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Wireless Surround-Sound Speaker System Requires No Power Cord

Wireless speakers are widely available from many manufacturers. And although they all claim to be wireless, the truth is, they still require a power cord to operate. ONEaudio has changed all this with the introduction of 5.1 wireless speaker system, the ONEmicro surround, that employs DECT technology to completely eliminate the need for any cords.

DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication), originally used in cordless telephones, is a delegated channel specifically assigned for voice communication. DECT operates in a 1.9GHz band, which precludes interference from other nearby wireless product and systems, like those operating on Wi-Fi.

A console box (also wireless) comes with the system. Operating like a music server, it streams music from iPhones and Android devices via Wi-Fi to the speakers. The console also has a 600 CD storage capacity and accepts Hi-Res audio files.

Due to ONEaudio’s bass-filling technique and twin driver subwoofer, a speaker can generate 3D sound covering up to a 250 square-foot room. The ONEaudio speakers can also be used outdoors.

For its ONEsurround system ONEaudio received a CES Innovation Award and DCET Innovation Award. The system will be available for about $680 this summer.

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Triangle Bulbs Ultra Bright White LED Waterproof Flexible Strip Light, T93007-1 (1 pack) - 25 watt, 300 3528 SMD, 12 volt, 16.4 feet, Pure White - 1 PACK - CNET

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LOHAS LED Candelabra Bulbs 6Watt Soft White 3000K Dimmable 60 Watt Equivalent Light Bulbs 3PACK - CNET

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Save on Doberman Security SE-0106-4PK Ultra-Slim Window Alarm (4 Pack) and more - CNET

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LOHAS A19 LED Lights 17Watt 150Watt Equivalent LED Bulb Daylight 5000k Not Dimmable 4 Pack - CNET

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Save on Triangle Bulbs T95133, LED 60 Watt Equivalent A19 Soft White (3000K) Standard Light Bulb, 12 Pack and more - CNET

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Take your Echo Dot anywhere with this attachment - CNET

The Echo Dot isn't a portable speaker by design, but this battery accessory lets you take it anywhere.

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Esoteric ‘Opens New Horizon’ with $27K SACD Player

Sometimes a product name says it all. Like the recently introduced Grandioso K1 SACD player from Toyko-based Esoteric, which sells for a cool 27 grand.

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Facebook TV Video App Coming Soon

Facebook has announced plans to launch a free app in the coming weeks that will let owners of Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung Smart TVs watch Facebook videos on the big screen.

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The best smart home gadgets for renters - CNET

You don't need to own your own home to get started with smart home tech -- you just need to know which gadgets to get. Here's a look at your options.

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Ears On: JLab Audio Party Series Wireless Speakers

When JLab Audio launched their new Party Series wireless Bluetooth speakers last month, they quickly created quite a stir. After they won a 2017 CES Innovations award and a 2017 Dealerscope IMPACT! Award, I knew I had to check them out in person. I’m certainly glad I did.

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[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K - CNET

[4-Pack] Dimmable MR16 GU 5.3LED Bulbs, 7W = 50W, 2700K

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[4-Pack] T8 LED Light Tube, 4ft, 18W = 40W, 6000K - CNET

[4-Pack] T8 LED Light Tube, 4ft, 18W = 40W, 6000K

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[4-Pack] HyperSelect LED Spot Light Bulb PAR38, 14W = 100W - CNET

[4-Pack] HyperSelect LED Spot Light Bulb PAR38, 14W = 100W

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[6-Pack] HyperSelect LED Light Bulb A21 - CNET

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30 Alexa skills nobody really needs - CNET

Dungeon Adventure is fun. Ordering pizza is convenient. But these Amazon Echo smart home skills are none of the above.

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Kwikset Kevo (1st Gen) Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Smart Lock in Polished Brass - CNET

Kwikset Kevo (1st Gen) Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Smart Lock in Polished Brass

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The renter's guide to smart-home tech - CNET

Don't let not owning a home stop you from taking advantage of smart-home tech.

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Your smart apartment doesn't need to piss off your landlord video - CNET

There are plenty of ways to smarten your apartment up without losing your security deposit. We'll show you how to get started.

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Withings Thermo - Smart Thermometer - CNET

Withings Thermo - Smart Thermometer

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Philips 457077 65 Watt Equivalent BR30 Dimmable Soft White Performance Reflector, 2- - CNET

Philips 457077 65 Watt Equivalent BR30 Dimmable Soft White Performance Reflector, 2-

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Philips 455931 60 Watt Equivalent A19 LED Light Bulb Dimmable Warm Glow, Frustration - CNET

Philips 455931 60 Watt Equivalent A19 LED Light Bulb Dimmable Warm Glow, Frustration

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SHINE HAI BR20 LED Light Bulbs 6W 50W Replacement Non-dimmable 3000K - CNET

SHINE HAI BR20 LED Light Bulbs 6W 50W Replacement Non-dimmable 3000K

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LOHAS PAR38 Dimmable E26 Base LED Flood Light Bulb Daylight 5000K Light Bulbs 150W Equivalent 3 Pack - CNET

LOHAS PAR38 Dimmable E26 Base LED Flood Light Bulb Daylight 5000K Light Bulbs 150W Equivalent 3 Pack

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iHome Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, Includes Remote Control, Power Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa - CNET

iHome Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, Includes Remote Control, Power Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa

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Philips 464800 Hue White Ambiance BR30 LED Bulb - CNET

Philips 464800 Hue White Ambiance BR30 LED Bulb

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Netgear 1080p Security Camera for $120 + free shipping - CNET

Netgear 1080p Security Camera for $120 + free shipping

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LIGHTSTORY G14 1W LED Starry Light Bulb, E26 Base, 2400K - Vintage Decorative LED Bulbs, Dimmable - CNET

LIGHTSTORY G14 1W LED Starry Light Bulb, E26 Base, 2400K - Vintage Decorative LED Bulbs, Dimmable

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iHome Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, Includes Remote Control, Power Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa - CNET

iHome Smart Plug, Wi-Fi, Includes Remote Control, Power Monitoring, Works with Amazon Alexa

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CTA: Consumers Who Know VR Are ‘Excited’ About It

Even though Best Buy has decided to close 200 of its 500 Oculus Rift demo stations, all is not bleak in VR-land.

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Triangle Bulbs T95123 - LED A19 DIMMABLE 60 Watt Equivalent Daylight (5000K) Light Bulb, ENERY STAR Rated - 6-PACK - CNET

Triangle Bulbs T95123 - LED A19 DIMMABLE 60 Watt Equivalent Daylight (5000K) Light Bulb, ENERY STAR Rated - 6-PACK

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SHINE HAI 4W ST64 Vintage Edison Warm White Light Bulb LED Lighting 6 Pack - CNET

SHINE HAI 4W ST64 Vintage Edison Warm White Light Bulb LED Lighting 6 Pack

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You can get a sous vide for $100 and $2 Philips LED light bulbs right now - CNET

From Home Deals: The best deals on appliances, smart home and kitchen goods.

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LIGHTSTORY LED Candelabra Bulb Dimmable, E12 base 2700K Candle LED Bulb, LED Chandelier Bulb, UL Listed - CNET

LIGHTSTORY LED Candelabra Bulb Dimmable, E12 base 2700K Candle LED Bulb, LED Chandelier Bulb, UL Listed

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Independence Day: Resurgence

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Two decades after Independence Day, the bug-like aliens that threatened humanity are back with their queen in Independence Day: Resurgence, bigger and badder than ever. Earth has been preparing for the return of the aliens, and humanity has come together to cooperate in unprecedented fashion, using the aliens’ own technology to build up planetary defenses. No one anticipated the aliens would return more advanced, with a mothership 3,000 miles in diameter with impenetrable force fields and a swarm of hive-like fighter jets. Central command must devise a plan with the help of recovered friendly alien technology to take out the enemy aliens’ queen.

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Lux's Geo thermostat doesn't shine bright - CNET

The $149 Lux Geo thermostat looks pretty cool, but it doesn't work with any major smart home platforms.

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Kalita Wave pour-over cone makes great drip coffee with practice - CNET

It takes skill but the tiny Kalita Wave 155 makes superb drip coffee a single cup at a time.

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Is the FM Radio in Your Phone Turned On?

FM radio in my phone? Are you crazy? In one of those little-know (or at least little discussed) facts, today’s smartphones have an FM receiver built-in. The thing is, the receiver is not activated in most phones. As of last fall, FM was working in only 44 percent of the top-selling smartphones in the U.S.

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Going Wireless with Google's Chromecast Audio

Google’s Chromecast Audio media streamer represents perhaps the least expensive way to add wireless streaming to legacy speakers and audio systems. But is it the best option for everyone?

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