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Kool Tools: HomeKit-enabled Hub Free Bulb

Kool Tools: HomeKit-enabled Hub Free Bulb

Posted by | Dec 28, 2016 | , |

LEDVANCE’s HomeKit-enabled SYLVANIA Smart Multicolor A19 bulb can be easily controlled via Siri and Apple’s Home app without a separate hub.

Installation is easy. All you need to do is screw in the Bluetooth-enabled bulb in your favorite lamp, sync it with the Home app, and start controlling your lights. The Home app allows users to control all HomeKit accessories in one place, including lights, temperature, locks, garage doors, scenes and more.

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Will Internet privacy suffer in 2017?

Posted by | Dec 27, 2016 | , |

t’s clear that 2016 was probably the worst year ever in online privacy – considering increasingly restrictive surveillance laws of governments around the world, major online hacks – such as compromised accounts of over a million Yahoo users – and authoritarian regimes blocking Internet to restrict the freedom of speech.

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Kool Tools: GLASS Pro for iPhone 7/7 Plus

Kool Tools: GLASS Pro for iPhone 7/7 Plus

Posted by | Dec 27, 2016 | , |

SwitchEasy’s GLASS Pro for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus features edge-to-edge 3D curved screen protection. It’s flash cured in accordance to the shape of the iPhone 7 screen.

Unlike other screen protectors made from bonding a TPU frame to a square slice of glass, GLASS Pro is made from a single piece of 0.3mm high strength tempered glass to ensure users have optimal protection on all corners of the screen. The high-grade tempered glass boasts a 9H hardness rating, which means it prevents damage in the event of the most extreme drops and scratches.

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By 2027, tens of billions of smart objects will be Internet-enabled with IP addresses

Posted by | Dec 27, 2016 | , |

Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com( has announced the addition of the “Internet of Things (IoT) 2017-2027” report to their offering. It’s intended to assist investors, participants and intending participants in the value chain including developers and academics, interested government officials and users seeking the truth based on new investigation. The focus is on identifying genuine capabilities and needs from a commercial point of view.

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RCS Software releases Combo Cleaner for macOS

RCS Software releases Combo Cleaner for macOS

Posted by | Dec 23, 2016 | , |

RCS Software has released Combo Cleaner: Antivirus and System Optimizer 1.0.6, an antivirus and system optimization application for macOS 10.10 and higher.

The suite of tools allows you to scan your Mac for viruses, find duplicate files, uninstall apps, scan for privacy issues, remove junk and obsolete files, and more. Combo Cleaner also keeps you informed of the amount of your computer’s free disk space and memory, as well as the system’s CPU load.

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