Amazon has announced that it will be embracing smart home connectivity standard Matter for its Echo and Eero devices. It will be adding the platform to 30 devices initially, which it claims will cover over 100 million products already in customers' homes. Matter is an industry-wide standard that smart home manufacturers are adopting to ensure their products communicate and … [Read more...] about Amazon commits to Matter support for Echo and Eero devices
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Matter device controls appear in Google account settings for some Android users
At its I/O developer conference last year, Google announced it would soon bring Matter support to Android and Nest smart home devices. However, the company did not share a definite timeline for the rollout. At this year’s Google I/O, the company finally confirmed that Android 13 would provide support for Matter-enabled devices. Now that Android 13 has finally rolled out on the … [Read more...] about Matter device controls appear in Google account settings for some Android users
Sonos joins Matter, but support not guaranteed yet
Sonos has quietly joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance, who are the coalition responsible for developing the smart home standard, Matter. Matter is a wireless interoperability protocol that has been in the works since 2019 and it already includes companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung and Zigbee. The goal of Matter is to become an interoperability protocol … [Read more...] about Sonos joins Matter, but support not guaranteed yet
What is POSIX? Why Does it Matter to Linux/UNIX Users?
You’ll hear the acronym, or read about it: POSIX, on different online boards and articles. Programmers and system developers seem to worry about it the most. It can sound mysterious and, while there are many good sources on the subject, some discussion boards (brevity is part of their nature), don’t go into detail as to what it is and this can lead to confusion. What, then, is … [Read more...] about What is POSIX? Why Does it Matter to Linux/UNIX Users?
What is Bluetooth LE Audio and why does it matter? Higher quality, audio sharing and more
It was over two decades ago, in 1999, that Bluetooth first appeared, revolutionising wireless connectivity over short distances. These days, many people use Bluetooth wireless to listen to music, alongside Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) for their accessories to communicate with one another. We've had many Bluetooth advancements over the years – the most recent, Bluetooth 5, … [Read more...] about What is Bluetooth LE Audio and why does it matter? Higher quality, audio sharing and more
What is Docker’s BuildKit and Why Does It Matter?
Docker BuildKit is an opt-in image building engine which offers substantial improvements over the traditional process. BuildKit creates images layers in parallel, accelerating the overall build process. What is BuildKit? BuildKit was developed as part of the Moby project, a Docker effort to “assemble specialized container systems without reinventing the wheel.” It was … [Read more...] about What is Docker’s BuildKit and Why Does It Matter?
8-bit vs 10-bit Display in Smartphones: Does it Matter?
Lately, we’ve seen a couple of smartphones with 10-bit displays instead of the traditional 8-bit panels. However, the specification itself isn’t a dealbreaker for the majority of the audience. Plus, a lot of you may also be curious about the bit depth’s significance on a phone’s display as opposed to a television or monitor screen. Well, here’s everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about 8-bit vs 10-bit Display in Smartphones: Does it Matter?
Project CHIP is now known as Matter – the latest standard aiming to simplify the smart home
The Apple, Google, and Amazon-backed smart home partnership known as Project CHIP now has a new name - Matter. After the initiative first launched back in 2019, with the Zigbee Alliance at its core, the work has now resulted in a new, formalised standard. The principle aim, though, is still the same - to help create a more interoperable and secure smart home that allows both … [Read more...] about Project CHIP is now known as Matter – the latest standard aiming to simplify the smart home
FIX: Firefox keeps asking for password no matter what I do
Firefox is a popular browser for the Windows platform. If you use the Firefox browser to access your IAS (Microsft Security and Acceleration Server) or Intranet web or Sharepoint site, the browser uses the saved login credentials to log in the users. However, users have reported that the Firefox browser keeps asking for the password despite having the login credentials saved. … [Read more...] about FIX: Firefox keeps asking for password no matter what I do
TicWatch Pro 2020 Review – Upgrades that matter
The Wear OS ecosystem is not nearly as crowded as the Android smartphone ecosystem. While there are dozens of companies pumping out Android phones, smartwatches are mostly made by just a handful. Fossil Group, which includes brands like Skagen, Misfit, Puma, Michael Kors, and more, makes up a large chunk of the Wear OS options. Mobvoi stands out from this crowd by being an … [Read more...] about TicWatch Pro 2020 Review – Upgrades that matter