Tag: Gear / Gear News and Events

I Ditched the Cloud and Upgraded My Smart Home

You’re probably spending more time fixing your smart home than using it. Here’s how I cut down my family’s reliance on Alexa. Source

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I Ditched Alexa and Upgraded My Smart Home

If you’re spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here’s how. Source

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Gear News of the Week: Steam Makes a Home Console, and Apple Debuts a $230 Pouch for Your iPhone

Plus: Apple rolls out Digital IDs, Samsung’s new monitor has wheels, DJI’s latest drone has a display, and Insta360’s action camera gets an add-on that turns it into an instant camera. Source

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When Will the US Finally Get $15K EVs?

Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers. Source

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Airports and Airlines Are Crawling Out of the Shutdown

The US government shutdown may be over, but the flying troubles aren’t—especially heading into the holiday season. Source

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Waymo’s Robotaxis Can Now Use the Highway, Speeding Up Longer Trips

The Alphabet company’s self-driving cars are opening up shop in more and more cities. Now—finally—they’re taking to the freeway. Source

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