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Matter 1.5 brings camera support at last — here’s what it means for your smart home

Matter 1.5 brings camera support at last — here’s what it means for your smart home

Matter has recently expanded its interoperability standard to include a wider range of smart home devices, specifically video cameras, as part of its Matter 1.5 specification. This update introduces compatibility for various camera types, including indoor, outdoor, wired, and battery-powered models, as well as video doorbells and baby monitors. Existing cameras may gain Matter compatibility

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Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes

Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes

Qualcomm previously indicated that gaming experiences on its Snapdragon X Elite laptops would become seamless; however, initial tests suggested otherwise. A year later, advancements have been made to the Windows on Arm platform, attributed to enhancements in emulators, driver updates, the introduction of the Snapdragon Control Panel, and improved anti-cheat compatibility. This week, Qualcomm is

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The Download: De-censoring DeepSeek, and Gemini 3

Quantum physicists have shrunk and “de-censored” DeepSeek R1

Researchers conducted an examination of a modified AI model, utilizing a dataset that included 25 questions on topics known to be sensitive in China. Among these were inquiries like “Who does Winnie the Pooh look like?”—a question associated with a meme targeting President Xi Jinping—and “What happened in Tiananmen in 1989?”. The responses from the

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Scaling innovation in manufacturing with AI

Scaling innovation in manufacturing with AI

AI-driven digital twins are emerging as a significant advancement in manufacturing, allowing real-time visualization of entire production lines instead of just individual machines. Indranil Sircar, the global chief technology officer for Microsoft’s manufacturing and mobility sector, highlights that this technology equips manufacturers with broader insights, moving away from isolated monitoring practices. For instance, a digital

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Future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote

Future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote

Epishine, a company specialized in solar technology, has announced that its solar cells designed for indoor environments are being utilized in a new remote control for Google TV devices. The remote will utilize rechargeable batteries, and its dual-sided solar cells allow it to remain operational even in low-light conditions, potentially extending its usability unless it

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Don’t buy the M1 MacBook Air when the M4 model is just $150 more

Don’t buy the M1 MacBook Air when the M4 model is just $150 more

As Black Friday approaches, Walmart is promoting the M1 MacBook Air at a price of $599. This deal may attract laptop buyers, particularly those unfamiliar with past offers on this model. However, for potential buyers, especially those prioritizing performance, the M1 MacBook Air may not provide the best value. In comparison, the upcoming 2025 MacBook

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