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Sidewalk Labs finally publishes its smart city master plan

[ad_1] Quayside and Villiers West First and foremost, a bit of geographical background. The company is currently proposing two smart neighborhoods — Quayside and Villiers West — that will exist inside a broader area called the Innovative Development and Economic Acceleration (IDEA) district. Quayside would be the first part of the project, and house 4,200 […]

Samsung’s new SmartThings camera and smart plug don’t need the hub

[ad_1] Its ability to differentiate between people, pets and objects allows you to customize the notifications you want to get through the SmartThings app. In addition, it has two-way audio, so you can talk to a housemate or your pets through the app even when you’re not home. While the camera is part of Samsung’s […]

Save $15 on a Brother Laser Printer

[ad_1] Brother HL-L2350DW Laser Printer Street price: $95; deal price: $80 Down to $80, this is a solid deal for those seeking for a basic, reliable printer that minimizes long-term cost. The street price has gone up slightly in recent months, making this price drop a small but not insubstantial savings on a recommended option. […]

Google ditches Nest.com in favor of its online store

[ad_1] Google hasn’t been shy about phasing out what’s left of Nest as an independent entity, and that now includes Nest’s website. Droid-Life has noticed that Google has largely gutted Nest.com — now, it just asks you to visit the Google Store if you’re looking for products. You can still sign into your Nest Account, […]

Your sleep tracker might make insomnia worse

[ad_1] This doesn’t mean the devices tend to be unreliable, and manufacturers have unsurprisingly rushed to defend their products. Fitbit’s Dr. Conor Heneghan claimed that few users deal with serious sleep anxiety, and that the tracking data could stress the effects of consistent sleep schedules and harmful habits. They can also pinpoint heart rates and […]

The best portable air conditioner

[ad_1] Why you should trust us In several years of considering and testing air conditioners—first window ACs, and later, more and more portable models—we’ve put more than 100 hours into researching and testing, considering nearly 150 different models and performing hands-on trials with 16 of the best options available. We’ve talked to manufacturers (LG, Frigidaire, […]

FedEx Express kicks Amazon to the curb

[ad_1] Quick charge.Tesla’s first V3 Supercharging stations are open to the public After some testing with early access customers, eight V3 charging stalls at the factory are open to all Tesla owners and support speeds of up to 250kW. That means owners of long-range Model 3 (which supports charging at that speed) can add 180 […]

Walmart’s new delivery service will put groceries directly in your fridge

[ad_1] The idea is that you can place an order on the Walmart app and a delivery-person — who has been with the company for at least a year — will bring the items to your home and do the rest. The exact details of the security system that will be used haven’t been announced […]

Garmin’s Dash Cam 55 drops to $170

[ad_1] Sonos One Street price: $170; deal price: $150 Recommended as a great-sounding voice-controlled speaker, the Sonos One is back down to $150 in the white color. The street price of this model has fallen since the release of the Gen 2 version, but the original Gen 1 is still recommended. This speaker, the most […]