Posts Tagged: smart
Weekly Rewind: Goodbye to Bowie, Braille Kindles, smart guns, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it’s almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories.
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New smart gun technology may help with gun safety in the US
Following President Obama’s executive action announcement this past Tuesday, renewed attention is being paid to the notion of “smart guns,” with newly developed technology taking center stage.
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Alarm.com to use Amazon Echo for smart home control
Alarm.com on Monday announced plans for smart home voice control for lighting and smart thermostats through Amazon Echo and Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
Users will be able to control lighting and other comfort factors in their homes using simple voice commands such as “Alexa, turn on the living room lights.” Additionally, users will be able to create custom controls and Alarm.com plans to expand voice control through Alexa’s Skills Kit.
“Alarm.com integrates devices across the home into a single solution, which we are making easier to use every day through intuitive apps and new user experiences that go beyond the traditional app.”
Source: Alarm.com
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Smart Shopping app Listonic undergoes a Material Design overhaul
Listonic is a smart shopping list application available on both Android and iOS. The Android version of the application underwent a big update this week bringing an all-new design layout.
If you check your downloaded apps that are eligible to update, there’s a good chance Listonic is one them. The newest version of the application contains a design overhaul that matches Google’s Material design standards. We’re seeing the shift to Material design across a number of apps in the marketplace. Listonic is now more organized, contains brighter colors and has quick shortcuts embedded throughout the interface. You’ll also notice that some icons have changed to match that of Google’s design standard. Additionally, a bevy of new animations can be noticed throughout the application which are now cleaner and faster. You can update to the latest version on Google Play or tap the link down below to be directed. If the update doesn’t appear at first, be patient, it should hit all devices in the coming days.
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Need to buzz someone in? The Monkey is a smart keyless entry for apartment buildings
Apartment intercoms are supposed to be a barrier to entry, but sometimes they make tenants’ lives more difficult, too. The Monkey is a chip that will turn any intercom smart. Sync it up with your phone, and you’ll get a notification when someone rings.
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Google’s Smart Reply for Inbox uses neural networks to generate possible email responses
Google’s Smart Reply, a new feature rolling out to Inbox on Android and iOS, uses artificial intelligence to generate possible responses to email messages. It’s surprisingly perceptive.
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LikeAGlove smart leggings will help you find your perfect pair of jeans
Thanks to “smart leggings” LikeAGlove, you’ll now be able to scour the Internet for the perfect pair of jeans to fit your unique figure in just five seconds. So really, you’re just becoming your own personal shopper.
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The smart wireless thermometer untethers you from the grill in more ways than one
Who doesn’t love a smart meat thermometer? The Meater decided to make them even better by going wireless. All the components are tucked inside the probe, and the meat helps insulate them from the heat.
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Forget Tolkien’s One Ring, get a Kerv smart ring instead
Heralded as the “world’s first contactless payment ring,” this clever little device called the Kerv is much more than a fashion statement — it is also tied to your bank statement.
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Meld backers fired up after the smart stove knob maker cancels Kickstarter
Meld is a cool device, a retrofittable knob that smartens up your existing stove, but its Kickstarter was canceled after the company was acquired. Backers are not happy, to say the least.
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AI is almost as smart as the average high schooler, at least when it comes to the SAT
An AI system managed to score a 500 on the SAT math section, slightly lower than the average score of 513 achieved by high school seniors. While it’s impressive that AI can make it through the test at all, it hasn’t quite outsmarted us yet.
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Ralph Lauren’s new smart Polo shirts combine fashion and technology
With Ralph Lauren’s introduction of their new “smart” PoloTech shirt, high-tech fashion is now synonymous with high-fashion technology. For a cool $ 295, you can be the proud owner of one of these luxury items.
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Official Apple Watch smart bands rumored for 2016
Everything from blood oxygen monitors to temperature sensors could be added to the Apple Watch if a new smart band rumor turns out to be true — and it would mean easily upgrades too.
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We strolled down a sensor-studded smart street
The smartphone connected high street shopping experience is coming, but the tech has some way to go before it’s ready for prime time.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart skillets, screw bits, and electronic fish bait
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can’t buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Cooling down the house: A new smart glass could block both heat and light
University of Texas at Austin professor Delia Milliron and her team are working on a material that can block 90 percent of near-infrared rays and 80 percent of the sun’s visible light, which should help keep homes cooler.
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This charming piece of smart jewelry will make you feel like superwoman
The Leaf is a discrete piece of smart jewelry specifically designed for women. It tracks activity, sleep, stress, breathing, and reproductive cycles. We chatted with the company’s founder and its medical advisor to find out more.
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