Nanoleaf has finally announced the release of its much-anticipated smart switch after nearly a decade of development. The Sense Plus Smart Wireless “Anywhere” Switch brings physical control to Nanoleaf’s smart lighting system, allowing users to easily adjust their lights with the press of a button. This battery-powered device features built-in motion and light sensors, making
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The Boeing Starliner spacecraft completed its uncrewed flight back to Earth, marking the end of its most recent flight test that was delayed months beyond the original schedule. NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were originally intended to be aboard the Starliner, will now remain on the International Space Station until next
As a seasoned tech reviewer, it’s clear to see the trend that Apple has been following in recent years. The Pro iPhone models have been receiving exclusive features and upgrades that were not available to the regular iPhone users. This has created a divide in the user experience, with Pro users getting a better deal
Recently, Telegram made a significant change to its FAQ page by removing language that previously stated private chats were protected from moderation requests. This decision came shortly after the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France on charges related to allowing criminal activity on the messaging app. Durov’s shift in tone from denying responsibility for
A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups recently penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging action against the practice of “software tethering.” This practice ties the functionality of hardware to external software, often rendering products useless once software updates cease. The groups, which include Consumer Reports, iFixit, US PIRG, the Electronic
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh has been making waves in the electric vehicle market, particularly with its new native Tesla-based charging port, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). This new addition sets the Ioniq 5 apart from other non-Tesla electric vehicles and positions it as a strong competitor in the industry. In
The highly anticipated release of Google’s next-gen operating system, Android 15, has been making waves in the tech world. While developers have already had access to the new OS through the Android Open Source Project, Pixel phone users can expect the update to roll out in the coming weeks. However, for those with devices from
LobbyMatic, a company touting its AI-powered software capabilities, has come under scrutiny for its lack of transparency. Sources have revealed that the company’s founders, operating under the pseudonyms “Jay Klein” and “Bill Sanders,” are actually Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman. The absence of any identifiable leadership on the company’s official website raises additional red flags
US astronaut Barry Wilmore made an unusual call to NASA ground crew members on Saturday, seeking assistance with a perplexing repetitive knocking sound originating from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The conversation was shared by a NASA Space Flight forum member, who posted a recording of the interaction that was subsequently discovered by Ars Technica. Wilmore
The fediverse, an interconnected network of decentralized social platforms based on open-source protocols like ActivityPub, holds immense potential for creating enduring and interoperable social networks. However, one of the major challenges faced by creators and businesses in the fediverse is the lack of direct monetization opportunities, which often leads them to rely on closed platforms
