Month: September 2022
Ring’s latest device makes voice intercom systems smarter
Ring is today announcing Intercom, its twist on the video and audio entry systems found in many apartment blocks. It’s designed to replace the hardware that’s already wired in to these buildings, and will work with a number of existing audio intercom handsets already in place. But unlike those systems,…
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Ring’s latest gadget makes your apartment intercom smart
Smart door locks and video doorbells are great conveniences for those who live in single-family homes, but what about the millions of people who live in flats, apartments, and condos? They might also like to answer their front door from their phone — whether they’re home or not — and…
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You’ll soon be able to control your Philips Hue sync box from the main app
When you search for “Philips Hue” on your phone’s app store, a few options will pop out. Now, Signify has announced that it’s making things a bit less confusing by merging the Philips Hue sync app into the main Hue app sometime in the fourth quarter. The Philips Hue sync…
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The Sony Xperia 5 IV puts powerful features in all three rear cameras
Sony is renewing its “compact” phone for another season with the announcement of the Xperia 5 IV. It’s a step down from the 1 IV in size, price, and features but shares the same emphasis on parity across its camera system. That means all three of the phone’s rear cameras…
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Sony Xperia 5 IV is finally here, but this camera phone is missing a big feature
Audio player loading… When the Sony Xperia 1 IV launched, we were impressed by its continuous optical zoom camera that let you zoom anywhere between 3.5x and 5.2x, making it great for long-range photography. The Xperia 5 IV has now launched, but the 1’s pint-size sibling is missing that top…
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Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Chromebook features a 16-inch display and full-sized keyboard
Like many other tech companies this week, Lenovo is at IFA Berlin sharing details about what it has in store for the end of the year. The company’s 2022 holiday lineup includes the first-ever 16-inch Chromebook. You can configure the IdeaPad 5i with a 2.5K 16:10 LCD that features a…
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