As a proud owner of six Amazon Echo smart speakers, it comes as a disappointment that the Echo Dot with Clock, my personal favorite, has been discontinued by Amazon. The fabric-covered LED dot matrix display of the Echo Dot with Clock made time easily accessible and added a touch of elegance to any room. However,
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Recently leaked images on social media platforms have revealed exciting updates to the Nest Learning Thermostat lineup. The fourth-generation model appears to have a more curved display compared to its predecessor, the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat. The physical dial remains a key feature, but the latest model may introduce a touchscreen display for added convenience.
In a recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a buggy update caused 8.5 million Windows machines to crash. This disaster was attributed to a bug in the test software that did not properly validate the content update. As a result, CrowdStrike has committed to more thorough testing of its content updates, improved error handling, and staggered deployment
Recently, cybersecurity startup Wiz made headlines by turning down a massive $23 billion takeover bid from Google’s parent company, Alphabet. This decision marked a significant moment in the tech industry, as it would have been the largest acquisition in Google’s history. Instead of accepting the offer, Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport announced in an internal memo
The ambitious plan by Silicon Valley investors to build a new city 60 miles away from San Francisco has hit a roadblock. A recent report by The New York Times reveals that the project is on hold for at least two years pending an environmental impact study. This setback has raised concerns about the potential
Apple recently approved a new emulator app called UTM SE that allows iPhone or iPad (or Vision Pro!) to mimic PC hardware and run computer desktop operating systems. This new development has sparked curiosity among tech enthusiasts and professionals alike, as it opens up new possibilities for Apple users. One of the main questions that
Apple has long been recognized for its lavish spending on Hollywood projects, with billions of dollars poured into creating original content for its Apple TV Plus streaming service. However, recent reports suggest that this approach may no longer be sustainable in the face of mounting production losses in the wider streaming industry. According to Bloomberg,
In the realm of art and technology, the boundaries are constantly being pushed and redefined. One such artist and programmer, Dries Depoorter, has taken the concept of AI and integrated it into his artistic creations in a truly unique and thought-provoking way. His latest experiment involves using AI to provide selfie advice in the voice
Microsoft has recently released a recovery tool aimed at assisting IT administrators in repairing Windows machines that were negatively impacted by CrowdStrike’s faulty update. This tool has been designed to create a bootable USB drive that IT admins can utilize to quickly recover affected machines. Issues with CrowdStrike’s Update CrowdStrike’s faulty update caused a significant
The recent announcement by Happiest Baby regarding the new $19.99 monthly premium subscription for the Snoo bassinet app has caused uproar among Snoo owners. Many parents who invested in the smart bassinet are now finding essential features locked behind a paywall, leaving them feeling taken advantage of by the company. The Happiest Baby app, which