As electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar panels and batteries spread, companies are shifting the smart-home pitch from connected devices to software that coordinates how homes consume, store and generate power. For more than a decade, the smart home has been…
A Debian userspace, Termux and VNC can turn an idle Android phone into a functional desktop coding machine, although performance and compatibility remain limiting factors. A discarded Samsung Galaxy A33 can be turned into a usable VS Code workstation, at…
India’s electronics ministry has launched an inquiry after weak private-key generation compromised eight eMudhra certificates, prompting Google, Apple, Microsoft and Mozilla to revoke them worldwide. India’s electronics ministry has opened a special inquiry after disclosures that eight intermediate certificate authority…
Sennheiser’s premium MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds combine high-resolution audio, adaptive noise cancellation and long battery life with a rare promise of user-replaceable batteries. Sennheiser’s latest flagship true wireless earbuds arrive with a clear argument for relevance in a crowded…
Xiaomi has launched its four-model REDMI Note 17 series in Guatemala, led by a reinforced Pro Max handset with 100W charging, extended software support and a battery designed to last up to six years. Xiaomi has launched its REDMI Note…
Drive can organise files, but connected workflows are needed to send alerts, update records and manage approvals. Activepieces aims to bridge that gap while raising fresh questions about quotas, permissions and reliability. Google Drive can manage routine file handling well…
From DJI’s tracking-focused Osmo Mobile 7 to creator kits from Insta360 and solo-filming tools from Hohem, the best smartphone gimbals now compete on workflow as much as stabilisation. The market for smartphone gimbals has become a contest between raw stabilisation,…
Anker is cutting the price of two compact GaN chargers in Japan, with the four-port Zolo model available for ¥3,989 and the 67W Prime charger reduced to ¥4,990 until 11 November. Anker is discounting three GaN chargers in an Amazon…
Plex’s expanding paywalls and MinIO’s retreat from its open-source roots show why self-hosters must assess who controls a project’s future, not just what it offers today. Self-hosting is often sold as a route to control, resilience and lower long-term cost.…
More than 100 million people have begun using generative AI in China since the end of last year, as office assistants, productivity tools and connected devices drive adoption. China’s use of generative artificial intelligence has passed 700 million users, according…
