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How to build IT experience and keep your tech skills sharp - at home

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-17 20:08:00

dra_schwartz/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 thin

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How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-18 00:51:00

dra_schwartz/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 thin

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iRobot Roomba Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop With AutoWash Dock for 50% Off as Amazon Exclusive Deal

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-18 04:10:39

Set and forget thanks to the iRobot Home app which allows you to have your Roomba clean while you’re away from the house. The app can suggest cleaning schedules and provide a clean map report so you can see exactly how well it covered every exposed surface on the floor of your home. In need of a cleaning off-schedule? Just ask Alexa, Siri, or you Google Assistant to send the Roomba on its way. The specialized microfiber mop pad can take care of footprints, dirt, and dust like no other. Add a co

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Amazon Busted Down My Gate and Refused to Pay. The Device Would Have Saved Me $500

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 09:38:00

I was at home working in my office upstairs when what can only be described as a loud clonk in my backyard startled me and my terrier. I guessed it was an enthusiastically dropped package, but I couldn't have imagined the full scope of the incident that originated the noise. I made my way downstairs to investigate, and found my double chain link gate had been kicked in by an Amazon delivery person, who was seemingly unable to figure out the flip-up lock. The brute force entry busted the gate's

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Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-18 15:00:00

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. John Carlsen/CNET The smart speakers above are our current favorites, but you still have other options if you're looking for something specific in audio performance. Read our breakdown of Alexa versus Google Assistant versus Siri if you'd like to learn the pros and cons of each and decide on a smart home device based on its platform as well. Options that didn't make this list include: Apple HomePod: I really like the HomePod's sound, which is p

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Apple @ Work Podcast: GenAI solves your first line of IT support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-08-19 04:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with

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Apple reminds us it will soon end support for the old HomeKit architecture, with two options

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-19 05:07:27

Apple introduced new HomeKit architecture back in 2022, with the primary aim of making the smart home system more reliable. At the time, users could choose between upgrading or remaining on the original version of the platform. Fast–forward to March of this year, and 9to5Mac discovered code showing that the company was planning to drop support for the old version. That was subsequently confirmed by Apple, and a further reminder has now been found in the latest iOS 18.6 beta – with a little more

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The best robot vacuum for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-19 03:00:38

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 . Keeping your floors clean doesn’t have to mean dragging out a bulky vacuum or spending your weekends chasing dust bunnies. Thanks to automation, the best robot vacuums can handle the daily dirt and debris for you, quietly working in the background while you focus on more important thin

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Melbourne man discovers extensive model train network underneath house

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-19 03:53:42

Key Points After finalising the purchase of a home in Melbourne's northern suburbs, a Melbourne man found something unexpected. There had been no mention of the expansive model train network beneath the home's floors. Coincidentally, new owner Daniel Xu is a keen train enthusiast and engineer. As any new homeowner will know, there are always unknown things to be found in a new place. From a kitchen cupboard that never seems to close properly, a curiously painted over area or the real per

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This power station kept my fridge running during an outage (and just dropped by over $1,000)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-20 00:40:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 battery generator is available now for $3,699 The Delta Pro 3 has a capacity of 4 kWh, can be used with other units for up to 12 kW output, and features wheels for easy transport The DP3 is very heavy, a factor buyers should consider if they plan to load it in and out of vehicles $2,699 at Amazon The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 power station is available for $2,684, the lowest price we've ever seen. EcoFlow also has a huge deal on an EcoFlow Delta Pro 3,

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Texas politicians make headway in effort to wrench space shuttle from Smithsonian

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-20 00:16:14

A political effort to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Space Center Houston has been merged with the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," a major economic and policy package now nearing a vote in the US Senate. The "Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act," first introduced by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn in April, has now been added to the Senate's version of the bill championed by President Donald Trump. While the latter legislation primarily focuses on tax cuts

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Will Mortgage Rates Drop in a Recession? This Realtor Has a Hot Take

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-20 16:32:02

Mortgage rates have typically fallen during recessionary periods. Douglas Rissing/Getty Images In today's news cycle, recession headlines come and go. Amid trade war anxieties, stock market roller-coaster rides and global conflict, no one is hoping for a major economic setback -- except recessions have often created more favorable conditions for mortgage rates. Since the beginning of 2025, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have been stuck in the high 6.5% to 7% range. Most housing experts,

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

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-20 20:49:00

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 2025-08-21 13:00:00

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 2025-08-21 00:00:04

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 2025-08-21 20:24:01

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 2025-08-22 12:29:59

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 2025-08-22 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 2025-08-23 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 2025-08-23 14:00:38

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 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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 2025-08-25 00:39:00

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 2025-08-25 21:45:00

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 2025-08-25 16:56:00

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 2025-08-26 07:56:00

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 2025-08-26 20:28:41

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 2025-08-26 18:44:00

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 2025-08-27 08:53:15

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 2025-08-27 12:40:38

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 2025-08-27 16:31:37

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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Latest Tech News

How to build IT experience and keep your tech skills sharp - at home

How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

iRobot Roomba Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop With AutoWash Dock for 50% Off as Amazon Exclusive Deal

Amazon Busted Down My Gate and Refused to Pay. The Device Would Have Saved Me $500

Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

Apple @ Work Podcast: GenAI solves your first line of IT support

Apple reminds us it will soon end support for the old HomeKit architecture, with two options

The best robot vacuum for 2025

Melbourne man discovers extensive model train network underneath house

This power station kept my fridge running during an outage (and just dropped by over $1,000)

Texas politicians make headway in effort to wrench space shuttle from Smithsonian

Will Mortgage Rates Drop in a Recession? This Realtor Has a Hot Take

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

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

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

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

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

The Power and Beauty of Incrementalism

This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

The best streaming devices for 2025

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

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

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

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

WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to Your Texts

HomePod is getting two new features this fall with iOS 26

Apple Sports App Gets Tennis and More Updates

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

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

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

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