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Want to stand out in IT job interviews? 10 ways a home lab can help

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-20 10:49:00

marchmeena29 / Getty Images When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking th

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A Day Without Internet: I Tried This Digital Detox and Thrived

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 06:00:00

Would you consider going a day without the internet? I did and I'll tell you why. Better yet, let me paint the picture for you. I stood on a ridge in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by pinyon trees and red-barked pines, listening to the trill of dark-eyed juncos jostling through the underbrush. Amid all this beauty, my phone chimed. And chimed again. And buzzed and beeped. A friend sent an Instagram link. Uber Eats offered a discount deal. Target had a coupon for

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Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop in a Recession? This Realtor Has a Hot Take

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-20 15:00:04

Mortgage rates have typically fallen during recessionary periods. Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Recession headlines come and go in today's news cycle, which is filled with trade war anxieties, stock market roller-coaster rides and global conflict. No one wants to pin their hopes on a major economic setback. But since recessions have often created more favorable conditions for mortgage rates, many of my clients want to know: Will buying a home become more affordable in a recession? Since the beg

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This EcoFlow power station just kept my lights on during an outage (and it's $1,399 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-21 15:24:01

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299 while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single unit has a 6kWh capacity and supports a 7,200W output and 5.6kW solar input, allowing it to run an entire home, especially when stacked with other units for increased capacity. The Delta Pro Ultra is a decidedly expensive solution for a home backup system, and though portable, its hefty weight could affect portability. View now

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The Ring Doorbell Is 50% Off, Plus You Get a FREE Ring Indoor Cam for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-22 10:29:59

Amazon’s Prime Day deals have arrived early, and this year the bargains aren’t just for Prime members: anyone can reap deep discounts on Amazon devices including the top-selling Ring family. The ring battery doorbell is a current top seller in its category and is on sale for $99. It’s a great value on its own, but Amazon went one better and put together a bundle that’s nearly irresistible: You can get both the ring battery doorbell and the ring indoor cam 2nd gen right now for just $69. That’s c

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The Power and Beauty of Incrementalism

news.ycombinator.com Phil Levin 2026-02-22 23:39:53

This article is X-Posted from the Live Near Friends blog. Looking to buy your own friend compound? We have specialist real estate agents who help people make it happen in: San Francisco Bay Area • Seattle • Los Angeles • Washington, DC. Get in touch: [email protected]. I’ve seen a lot of our readers get blocked in their live-near-friends dreams by the size of their visions. They want a “bestie row” - a single block filled with 10 their friends. Or they want a rural compound on a hill w

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This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-23 00:49:07

A new line of smoke and CO alarms from Gentex called Place is packed with smart features, including phone notifications, a nightlight, motion detection, and temperature and humidity sensing. There’s also optional air quality monitoring and a camera/intercom. The four Place models start at $139, and are available now at The Home Depot. With the excellent Nest Protect now discontinued, many homeowners have been seeking an alternative smart alarm that can similarly alert them to a smoke or carbon

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The best streaming devices for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-23 17:00:38

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Most TVs on the market today are smart TVs — but there are still a few compelling reasons to get a streaming device. These sticks and set-top boxes let you access a user interface that might be easier to suss out than the built-in one on your set. In the case of older or cheaper TVs, a

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The 8 Best Home Arcade Machines (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-25 10:00:00

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for home arcade machines. Size and placement: Home arcade machines tend to be big and heavy. Check the measurements and ensure you have a suitable space in mind. It will need a power outlet. It should also be within Wi-Fi range if it can connect to the internet, and many of these machines don’t have great Wi-Fi connectivity. Some space around the cabinet is also great for onlookers to cheer you on. Assembly and build quality: Some home

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5 Best Google Assistant Speakers (2025): Speakers, Displays, Soundbars

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-02-25 10:39:00

There are several voice assistants locked in a tug-of-war over who controls the smart speakers in your home: Amazon's Alexa, Google’s Assistant, and Apple’s Siri. We prefer Google. Its Assistant answers questions more accurately, has a simpler setup process, and connects to a growing number of smart home devices. All the devices below have built-in Google Assistant, so you can ask it anything you'd search for on Google, or ask it to control smart home products like robot vacuums, smart plugs, li

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Ring adds AI summaries to video alerts, describing what your camera sees

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-26 11:45:00

In a nutshell: Amazon-owned Ring is a familiar name in home security, recognized for its video doorbells and cameras that allow homeowners to keep an eye on their property from anywhere. Now, the company is introducing AI "video descriptions," a feature designed to make home monitoring faster and more informative. Instead of the usual vague notifications like "motion detected," Ring's new system sends users a concise, text-based summary of what the camera actually sees. For example, a homeowner

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WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to the Chats You Missed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 05:56:00

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technic

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WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to Your Texts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-26 23:56:00

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technic

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HomePod is getting two new features this fall with iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 15:28:41

HomePod and HomePod mini may not have achieved the success Apple hoped for, but they nonetheless continue being actively developed, and iOS 26 will bring two new features to the smart speakers. Crossfade and Wi-Fi settings controls coming to HomePod Heading into 2025, Apple was expected to have a big new Home products push on the way. Per Mark Gurman, the company was originally planning to ship a brand new ‘HomePad’ product earlier this year. It’s reportedly been delayed until Siri’s AI upgra

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Apple Sports App Gets Tennis and More Updates

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 12:44:00

Apple continues to expand its sports offerings for mobile users. On Wednesday, the company announced new updates to the Apple Sports app that include a revamped home screen and the addition of tennis ahead of the Wimbledon championships. All the changes were launched on the app today. This tennis season, you can check out live scores (or from past tournament rounds) for men's and women's matches. Apple Sports will allow you to track points and player advancement throughout events like Grand Sla

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Ring’s descriptive alerts take the guesswork out of checking your camera feed

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 05:53:15

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Ring is rolling out AI-powered Video Descriptions that summarize camera footage in plain text. The feature helps users quickly distinguish urgent events from routine activity. It’s currently in beta for Ring Home Premium users in the US and Canada. Smart home cameras have long sent vague alerts, which can be a double-edged sword. You want to know what’s happening on your property, but it can be stressful to get the notification only to realize on pla

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This Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera at 54% Off Costs Less Than It Did on Black Friday or Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-02-28 10:40:38

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway or just want to feel more secure at home, upgrading your outdoor security setup is a smart move. But you don’t want to buy tons of cameras to do the work of one. Not when there’s an all-in-one solution designed to help you keep a better eye on your property. It’s built for ease, but packed with features that give you peace of mind, no matter if it’s day or night. Run to Amazon now to get the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera for $60, down from its usual

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Ring security cameras get AI smarts to tell you what they are seeing

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-28 15:31:37

While the rush to AI–ify all the things gets exceedingly silly at times, adding intelligence to Ring security cameras does at least have the potential to be a smart move. The company has announced a beta version of Video Descriptions, which attempts to describe exactly what doorbell and other security cameras are seeing when notifying you … Amazon has just made the announcement. With Video Descriptions, you will see text descriptions of the motion activity your Ring doorbells and cameras see—

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Ring camera alerts are about to get a lot smarter

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-28 15:00:00

Ring cameras are getting an AI upgrade that can tell you what’s happening at your front door, as well as show you. Video Descriptions is a new feature that generates text descriptions of the motion activity on Ring doorbells and cameras. Now, instead of an alert that says “Front door: person detected,” you’ll get something like “person with broom and mop is leaving.” Or instead of “Living room: motion detected,” you might get “a dog is tearing up paper towels on the rug.” You can see how this w

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Google Home may soon let you pin weather and AQI data for quick checks (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 03:32:17

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR An upcoming release of Google Home could soon support Outdoor Weather and Outdoor AQI information in the Favorites tab. Adding the information to the Favorites tab will allow users to quickly control their smart home devices based on current weather conditions. Google recently upgraded the Google Home app with a ton of new features and upgrades, including the ability to set device-specific favorites. All of these work great, but there’s always room for

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Can’t change smart light colors with Google Assistant? You’re not alone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 06:40:47

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Voice commands for changing light colors are not functioning as expected for several Google Home users. Google Assistant reportedly responds that the lights are offline, even though changing colors works fine through the app. Google is aware of the issue and is actively looking into the matter. If you’ve been experiencing issues changing the color of your smart lights using voice commands, you’re not alone. Many Google Home users have recently report

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The best smart plugs in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 04:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Smart plugs aren’t the most complicated smart home device — they really just turn stuff on and off — but the best smart plugs can make life a little easier, which is what we want from household automation. They’re easy to use, too, since you don’t have to install them like a smart swit

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Don't make this thermostat mistake during heatwave: 3 cost-saving tips from an expert

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-01 08:00:15

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

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You’ve got one week to stock up on Philips Hue gear before a tariff-fueled price hike

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 00:26:08

We’d usually advise most shoppers to wait until Prime Day to get the best prices on tech, but smart home buyers in the US may want to consider stocking up in the next week. Philips Hue devices are already on the costly side, but it has now been confirmed that prices will increase from July 1. The unsurprising reason is the impact of US tariffs. After alluding to the price hike in a marketing email, Hue’s parent company, Signify, confirmed the increases in a statement to HueBlog. No further deta

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Dyson 2-in-1 Purifier and Cool Fan Gets Its First Discount for Amazon’s Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-03-02 20:40:50

Pet are great, aren’t they? The warm welcome we receive walking through the door by our dogs running up to us, unable to contain their excitement. They are the perfect cuddle buddy for a lazy day on the couch in front of the TV. They help make our houses a home and the house is just as much their home as it is ours. But unfortunately, that means the whole home smells like them too. What’s the solution? We’re not gonna get rid of the dog are you insane? No, no. Just get yourself a good quality ai

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Yale’s new Smart Lock with Matter is the perfect smart home upgrade for people with app fatigue

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-03 10:00:27

Yale TL;DR Yale is releasing its new Smart Lock with Matter support. The lock can be set up and operated entirely within Google Home. Operation requires the use of a Matter hub with a Thread border router. How many times have you considered a new addition to your smart home, but stopped yourself at the last moment? Do I really need another app in my life? Another account I’ll have to create? App fatigue is a real thing, and with as many as we need to interact with on a daily basis, sometimes

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These battery-powered 4K cameras record 24/7

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-03-03 10:15:17

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. TP-Link just launched a bunch of new security cameras for its Tapo smart home brand, including a 4K-capable line for outdoors and a slew of inexpensive pan and tilt cams that can be used indoors and out. The company is also finally releasing its Tapo HomeBase H500 central hub, first shown at CES 2024, which brings facial recognition and expanded local stor

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Amazon eero 6+ Mesh WiFi Router 4-Pack Costs Less Than Buying a Single Pack, Buy 3 and Get 1 Free Deal

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-03-03 15:10:28

Spotty, unreliable internet is frustrating beyond belief—especially when its in your own home. You want to just be able to lay down on the couch after a long day and scroll mindlessly through TikTok. I know I do. But when videos pause to buffer or a download stops in its tracks, that minor inconvenience can drives you up the wall. The worst is when it happens on the toilet. I refuse to go back to reading the back of the shampoo bottle, darn it. Thankfully, a good WiFi 6 mesh system can alleviate

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I found a worthy Ring alternative in this video security camera (and it has no subscriptions)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-03-03 22:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is available for $180 for the Wi-Fi version and $200 for the PoE version. This indoor/outdoor security camera doubles as a smart home hub, features 1520p resolution for crystal-clear images, RTSP support, and has a built-in NPU to process video with AI for visual recognition. The camera is wired, so placement is limited, and there is no expandable storage, so you need a subscription to access video history or bypass it through video server soft

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Yale’s new Google Home smart lock now costs more thanks to tariffs

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-03-03 12:02:17

According to Yale, the new smart lock was built for Google Home and Matter and designed specifically to complement Google Home’s Nest video doorbells. However, thanks to its Matter-over-Thread connectivity, it can work with multiple smart home platforms, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant. In a briefing, Catelyn Herman, senior product manager at Yale, told The Verge that “tariff costs and overall product costs led us to have to increase the price slightl

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Want to stand out in IT job interviews? 10 ways a home lab can help

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I found a worthy Ring alternative in this video security camera (and it has no subscriptions)

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