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Bluetooth SIG and DiiA look to streamline BLE mesh and DALI control in smart lighting

IoT Building NewsBy Shiv Eswar May 29, 2020

The trade groups representing Bluetooth technology and the DALI smart-lighting interface are working together to promote their technologies as complementary IoT standards for commercial indoor lighting systems. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, and the Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA), a consortium pushing lighting-control solutions based on the Digital…

How to start a Google Meet session from Gmail

Web technologyBy Jessica Venkat May 29, 2020

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Google has added a feature to Gmail that went missing with the death of Hangouts: namely, the ability for anyone to start a Meet video call right from your inbox.…

Researchers Uncover Brazilian Hacktivist’s Identity Who Defaced Over 4800 Sites

Web Security NewsBy Jessica Venkat May 29, 2020

It’s one thing for hackers to target websites and proudly announce it on social media platforms for all to see. It’s, however, an entirely different thing to leave a digital trail that leads cybersecurity researchers right to their doorsteps. That’s exactly what happened in the case of a hacktivist under the name of VandaTheGod, who…

HP ENVY Photo 7155 Review

Smart TvsBy Shiv Eswar May 28, 2020

The HP ENVY Photo 7155 has a passable design. The printer feels sturdy and well-built overall. Raising the scanner bed gives you access to the ink cartridges, even when the printer is off, and it also gives you access to remove any paper jams. There are a few issues with the design. The main input…

How to Download Music from YouTube

DronesBy Shiv Eswar May 28, 2020

Finding a way to rip your favorite songs from YouTube isn’t a new concept, but not every service out there is completely trustworthy. In fact, some websites might also download questionable (or harmful) files onto your computer or even mess up the audio quality. If you want to rip a song from a YouTube video,…

How Technology Can Help Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Cyber protection and web SecurityBy Jessica Venkat May 28, 2020

The current state of the global supply chain is in an absolute whirlwind. With the coronavirus pandemic, the trade war between the United States and China, and the upcoming 2020 United States presidential election, supply chains across countless industries are facing unprecedented disruption.

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Jessica spends 12 hours a day on the internet managing security for web assets and loves her macha tea

Xbox Series X will play four generations of Xbox titles, some in HDR and 120fps

Latest Mobile PhonesBy Haslinda Bt Ghani May 28, 2020

This morning, Jason Ronald, Director of Program management for Xbox Series X has made a blog post about the next-gen Xbox and its backwards compatibility with older Xbox games. From day 1, the Series X will be compatible with games across all four generation of Xbox consoles. The challenge in being able to do this…

Miami-Dade deploys IoT solution from Itron for waste water management

IoT Building NewsBy Shiv Eswar May 28, 2020

Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida in the US has deployed an IoT solution for waste water management to mitigate regulatory issues, prevent sewer overflows, improve water quality, and ensure safety for the public. Tech company Itron, based in Washington state, has been drafted in by the county’s water and sewage department to devise and deploy…

Google Maps makes it easier to share your location with Plus Codes — no address required

Web technologyBy Jessica Venkat May 28, 2020

When you need to give someone your location, you usually point them to an address. Here in NYC, you often point them to an intersection instead. But sometimes an address is just difficult to find — or you don’t have one at all. For those purposes, Google introduced Plus codes five years ago, allowing you…

Researchers Uncover Brazilian Hacktivist’s Identity Who Defaced Over 4800 Sites

Web Security NewsBy Jessica Venkat May 28, 2020

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