Tag: smart home
Sorry, Samsung — Google says its latest AI smartphone camera tool can measure bodies better than the Galaxy Watch’s bioelectric sensors
Google is building on its new Insulin Resistance Trends health feature with PhotoScan PhotoScan is ‘an investigational deep learning framework’ that can estimate body fat using a phone’s camera with ‘near DXA accuracy’ It’s not yet available to the public, but the research ‘demonstrate[s] the feasibility’ of such features As…
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Still using one big overhead bulb? 3 lighting experts explain how layering light sources can bring your home to life, and how you can try it yourself tonight
If you’ve not heard of layered lighting, you’re in for a treat. Sure, a single ceiling fixture is the easiest way to illuminate a room, but adding a variety of light sources in different places in a room — a technique known as layered lighting — can completely change the…
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G’day, Alexa+: Amazon’s AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia — and it’s fully fluent in ‘Strayan
Amazon touts Alexa+ as its voice assistant’s “biggest leap forward” Aussies can now request early access to Alexa+, but it’s also available with the purchase of a new eligible Echo or Fire TV device Prime members get Alexa+ for free after early access ends in November; non-members pay AU$29.99p/m Alexa+,…
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Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK — as the first plug-in solar kits prepare to go on sale within weeks
Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK Rooftop panels and farms provided 14.4% of the country’s electricity The record comes ahead of the legalisation of plug-in solar kits soon Our gardens may be wilting in this exceptionally dry, sunny summer in the UK, but one thing that…
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Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you’re away on vacation
Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it’s much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars. Even if you’re at home there are increased risks, especially…
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TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit: One-minute review The TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit is a feature-packed 4K outdoor security camera that…
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