What is The Matter Protocol? A unique Matter logo on a unit will establish that its been certified. The first devices to receive certification will come as soon as this year, depending on manufacturers market plans. Getty Images How It Affects Smart Home Devices So what exactly does all this mean for the consumer? Getty Images
The UK antitrust authority said the purchase would hurt competition in cloud gaming. It’s part ofgrowing concerns that big tech mergers could affect usersworldwide. The UK body said it was not concerned that the deal would distort competition in the console gaming market. Jeremy Moeller / Getty Images Microsoft and Activision Blizzard struck out at the decision and said they would appeal. Activision Blizzard makes hit games likeCall of Duty,World of Warcraft, andCandy Crush....
Microsoft’s AI Bing chatbot is generatingodd or aggressiveresponses to queries. The software generates text based on prompts and has started rumors that chatbots couldbecome sentient. Not so, saidEvan Coopersmith, the executive vice president of data science for the software firmAE Studio. Om siva Prakash / Unsplash “Much like parenting, we are reinforcing what we believe is the appropriate behavior.” The real problem might be the fact that users are training the chatbot with their responses....
On May 1, the Treasury Department announced the newI bondrate: 4.30%. Right now, top savings accounts and certificates of deposit are offering between 4.00% and 5.00% APY. And since the latest Federal Reserverate hike, savings rates may get even better. CNET’s best savings rates this week Rates as of May 8, 2023. Rising Bank also boosted its six-month CD up to 5%. The Treasury Department recently announced itslatest I bond ratefor the next six months – 4....
It even comes in colors Key Takeaways Apple The original colorful iMac saved Apple in 1998. Now, we’re back with the colorful new M1 iMacs. Apple doesnt need saving, but this seems like a new direction for the Mac. Apple But it was the original candy drop Bondi Blue iMac from 1998 that changed the computing world. Computers went from dull beige boxes that nobody cared about, to cool lifestyle accessories that everybody wanted....
Thefirst smart home devicesto support the Matter standard are hitting stores. Experts say the new standard could end compatibility woes. Google also recently said that it hadcompleted the initial rollout of Matter to its Google Nestproducts and Android OS. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images The update means Android and Google Home users can now connect Google devices with Matter devices from other manufacturers. Eve Systems is another company that’s implementing Matter, as mentioned above....
A company calledSensorium Galaxyis launching a social VR music platform that claims to revolutionize live music experiences. The virtual world will let you use avatars to interact with fellow concertgoers. The Sensorium Galaxy is a virtual world in development that focuses on musical performances. Emilija Manevska / Getty Images A virtual motion-captured version of him and other DJs will play sets in fantastical venues. Virtual concerts have some advantages over the real thing....
OnePlus isabout to launch its OnePlus Pad, an Android-based tablet that will complement its capable smartphones. But the hardware is the least important part. Historically, Android tablets have been just terrible, and that’s down to a couple of things. Annie Spratt / Unsplash Can OnePlus reverse this trajectory? A Big Phone One problem facing Android tablets is that they are just big phones. This means that Android tablets areonly good for kids to useor for grown-ups to watch YouTube videos while cooking....
Edelson, who studies online political communication, has, in the past, had her workbanned by Facebook. “Right now, social media companies are effectively black boxes. This [PATA] would fix that,” believes Edelson. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Yiu Yu Hoi / Getty Images
Gamers are turning their attention to the upcoming generation of gaming consoles. Some believe that making these transfers easy is important to the future of the next generation of gaming. This is by far the best console generation shift that gamers have experienced. Sony This makes it easy to move data over without having to download it again. The same is true for the Xbox Series X, which featuresXbox Smart Delivery....
Sonysrecent 8.00 update for the PlayStation 4introduced a pop-up warning players that their voice chats could now be recorded. “Sony may be violating two of the best known data privacy laws, GDPR and CCPA.” In fact, some companies have already fallen prey to breaking the laws put in place by the GDPR. Sony The other law Sony might be breaking is theCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act(CCPA). Sony has already stated via a blog post that it willnot allow users to opt-outof the voice recording feature....
Created byRise Science, theRISE appdebuted on app stores this week with a free seven-day trial. The app adds these habits and routines at the ideal time based on that days energy levels. Is It Worth It? Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images Ill definitely keep using this app to better understand my sleep patterns and how they affect my day-to-day routines. Go check it out. Rise Science
As we move towards a greener future, the role of solar energy continues to grow in parallel. It’s a great way to offset some of the costs you incur while setting up your system. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. What is the federal solar tax credit?...
