All posts tagged: Devices

Flipper OS Brings Atomic Updates to Flipper One Devices

Flipper OS Brings Atomic Updates to Flipper One Devices

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Flipper OS is a dedicated operating system created for the Flipper One, a device designed to handle tasks ranging from network analysis to software development. According to Flipper R&D, the system prioritizes modularity and customization, incorporating features like system profiles and sandboxing to tailor functionality for specific use cases. For example, the inclusion of sandboxing […] The post Flipper OS Brings Atomic Updates to Flipper One Devices appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. Source link

FBI searches former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes his electronic devices

FBI searches former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes his electronic devices

Published by Sam Flores

The FBI searched former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Washington, D.C., home and seized his electronic devices over the weekend in connection with an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him, according to a person familiar with the matter. The FBI stopped Swalwell at the San Francisco airport Saturday evening and took his electronic devices as part of the execution of a search warrant, the person said. According to a copy of the search warrant obtained by NBC News, investigators seized an iPhone and a MacBook Pro computer. Agents searched his home in Washington the next day, the person said, adding that both actions are related to an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell. An attorney for Swalwell did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Swalwell did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He has previously denied allegations of criminal wrongdoing. The FBI declined to comment. Swalwell, a Democrat, resigned his California seat in April in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. The allegations first surfaced when the San Francisco …

You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account

You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account

Published by Miika Tikkanen

For customers juggling multiple devices, Signal has some welcome news. The messaging app announced this week that Android customers can now link another Android phone or tablet to their account. The company also said that iOS customers can link an iPhone to their accounts. Customers can update their existing accounts with Signal iOS v8.22 in the Apple App Store and Signal Android v8.20 in the Google Play Store. To link, download the Signal app onto the new device, then open the app to view a QR code. On the primary account phone, open Signal and go to Signal Settings > Linked devices > Link a new device. Scan the QR code to link the new device. Customers can link more than one device. From CNET: I Tried Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, and This Is the One I’d Recommend If desired, customers can transfer their message history and 45 previous days of saved media to the new device. The company said the transfers process is fully end-to-end encrypted, which means the data is scrambled and unreadable …

Block all ads on 9 devices for life for just

Block all ads on 9 devices for life for just $16

Published by Miika Tikkanen

TL;DR: Protect nine devices with one lifetime subscription when you get the AdGuard Family Plan on sale for $15.97 through August 9. $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02   Most ad blockers stop at the browser and quit the moment you leave it, so every other app on your phone stays wide open to pop-ups and trackers. The AdGuard Family Plan works system-wide instead, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $15.97 (reg. $169.99). Ads aren’t just annoying; they slow down your browsing, eat up your data, and sometimes even carry malware. And if you’ve got kids online, you want to make sure they’re safe from inappropriate content. The AdGuard Family Plan does all that and more. With built-in parental controls, you can filter out harmful sites and ensure your family’s online experience is both secure and enjoyable. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent …

OpenAI’s First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More

OpenAI’s First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More

Published by Miika Tikkanen

OpenAI’s hardware roadmap has sharpened considerably in recent months, with its first device now identified, a smartphone said to be arriving as soon as next year, and a wider lineup taking shape behind them. AI Smart Speaker OpenAI’s first product is a portable, screenless smart speaker developed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, designed to act as a personal companion in the home rather than a conventional voice assistant. Design The device is said to have a rechargeable battery so it can be carried between rooms, a camera for understanding its surroundings, and mechanical elements that move on their own to give a sense that it is alive. Ive and CEO Sam Altman had previously said they did not want to build a device with a screen, with Altman describing a prototype to employees as “the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.” Features Powered by ChatGPT and using GPT-Live for conversation, the speaker will reportedly control smart home accessories, answer questions, play media, and respond to messages, becoming more …

4 smart home devices that work much better on Zigbee or Thread than Wi-Fi

4 smart home devices that work much better on Zigbee or Thread than Wi-Fi

Published by Miika Tikkanen

It can be overwhelming trying to keep up with all that you need to know about a smart home. There are tons of devices on the market ready to make your home more efficient and better prepared for modern times. You should be able to close your garage door from your phone if you happen to leave it open. There should be an alert that lets you know when someone rings your doorbell. There are many routes that you can go when you’re setting up your smart home in terms of the ecosystem and technology you want to support. You can choose to rely solely on one manufacturer’s products, such as Google, Samsung, or Amazon. You can also use devices that work within those frameworks as well, which are many. But many of those work best on Wi-Fi, which can clog up your network. Options like Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Thread can circumvent your Wi-Fi and create their own network, freeing up the bandwidth. There are certain devices that work best under these circumstances. Related Most …

I repurposed 4 old Apple devices, and now they all do something useful in my home

I repurposed 4 old Apple devices, and now they all do something useful in my home

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Apple hardware tends to stick around. The build quality is good enough that these devices don’t break — they just get slower, lose software support, and eventually end up in a desk drawer because something newer replaced them. I had four of them in exactly that situation: a first-gen iPad Pro, a 9th-generation iPad, a 7th-gen iPod Touch, and a 2017 MacBook Air. All functional. All ignored. Rather than sell them for whatever eBay or Facebook Marketplace would offer — which isn’t much once the scratches and years of use are factored in — I found specific jobs for each one. Every device is still in active daily or weekly use, doing something genuinely useful. Here’s what each one does now. iPad Pro (1st gen) — portable second display and smart home hub Two jobs, one screen This 12.9-inch iPad does two completely different jobs depending on where I am. When I’m traveling with my MacBook Pro, it comes along as a secondary display via Sidecar. Wired beats wireless here — the connection stays solid, …

5 devices in your home that really shouldn’t be connected to Wi-Fi

5 devices in your home that really shouldn’t be connected to Wi-Fi

Published by Miika Tikkanen

It is tempting to believe that every new appliance in your house needs to be connected to the internet to be modern. Marketing teams love to tell us that a smart fridge or an app-enabled toothbrush adds a level of convenience we never knew we were missing. In reality, these features aren’t worth the hype and are usually just forced additions that send data to advertisers instead of helping. Related I turned my old tablet into a smart home dashboard, and it’s perfect I use my 1st-gen iPad Pro as a smart home dashboard Smart refrigerators are good at selling data You’re giving your information right to the people selling you groceries Gorodenkoff / ShutterstockCredit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Smart refrigerators get zero practical benefit from an internet connection, and I know I’d regret buying one. Connecting a fridge to your network just to see a digital grocery list is a poor use of your bandwidth, especially since pen and paper or a note app on your phone have worked perfectly for decades. Large kitchen appliances are …

All the Fancy Measuring Devices Used in Science Rely on Two Stone-Age Techniques

All the Fancy Measuring Devices Used in Science Rely on Two Stone-Age Techniques

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Humans are animals that measure things. Call us Homo mensura. We have a compulsion to quantify, and for millennia we’ve been inventing new ways to go about it. For anything you can think of, there’s a device to measure it—from sphygmomanometers to spectrophotofluorometers. And of course nowhere is this more true than in science. Well, science and baseball. Physicists build models to explain how the world works. It might be an equation, like the ideal gas law: PV = nRT. This tells us, for example, that if you double the temperature (T) of a gas, all else equal, its gas pressure (P) will double. But to see if the model is legit, or at least useful, we need to get some real-world values and check whether the equation holds. Modeling and measuring, measuring and modeling—that’s science in a nutshell. Of course, today we have some pretty fancy instruments for this. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret: With all of our cool tools, measurement still comes down to either comparison or …

Ugreen Debuts Pocket-Sized Chargers for Your Apple Devices

Ugreen Debuts Pocket-Sized Chargers for Your Apple Devices

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Accessory maker Ugreen has expanded its Nexode and MagFlow Air lineup of chargers with a set of compact units aimed squarely at Apple users. First up is the Nexode Air 65W charger, which Ugreen is pitching as a travel-friendly option for MacBook Air owners, but it should work just as well for iPhones, iPads, and other USB-C devices. (Its Cosmic Orange-style finish twins particularly well with the iPhone 17 Pro.) Ugreen describes the unit as pocket-sized while still delivering up to 65W of fast charging, and it features the company’s Ugreen’s Thermal Guard temperature control for safety. For users who want a thinner option, Ugreen is also touting its Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, plus there’s a new MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh – a Qi2-certified 15W magnetic battery with a built-in USB-C cable, a second USB-C port, and ATL battery cells inside. The company’s broader existing Air lineup includes a thicker Nexode Air 65W Charger Slim and a less bulky 5000mAh version of the MagFlow Air. The Nexode Air 65W Charger and 45W …