Michael Blann | Getty Images The list of sophisticated eavesdropping techniques has grown steadily over years: wiretaps, hacked phones, bugs in the wall—even bouncing lasers off of a building’s glass to pick up conversations inside. Now add another tool for audio spies: Any light bulb in a room that might be visible from a window. […]
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New is good. It is nice to have the newest technology with modern designs. But that doesn’t mean old is bad. In other words, sometimes a retro design can be appreciated too. In some cases, retro and modern can be merged into a single product. This often happens with automobiles. Hey, people love nostalgia. It
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Smart light bulbs—LED-based bulbs that can be controlled by a hub or smartphone app—are no longer a new idea. What is new is how far this technology has come since its advent just a few years ago. Also new: Products like the Nanoleaf Aurora—a system of interlocking LED panels that let you decorate with light—fundamentally
By Andrew O’Hara Friday, September 06, 2019, 11:22 am PT (02:22 pm ET) Lifx has just announced several new HomeKit-compatible products at IFA 2019, including filament bulbs and a multi-input switch. LIFX Filament bulbs Lifx joins the Philips Hue range with new filament style smart bulbs, though in true Lifx-style, they connect directly over
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By Andrew O’Hara Thursday, September 05, 2019, 12:01 am PT (03:01 am ET) Hue is expanding its lineup once again and on Thursday unveiled new smart plug and smart button accessories for the connected home, as well as retro filament bulbs, an updated Hue Go and more. Philips Hue filament bulbs Signify, formerly Philips
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