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Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents' Smart Thermostats

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Texas is one of several states suffering through a record-breaking heat wave that’s pushing electric grids to their limits. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, has urged residents to do their part by raising the temperature on their thermostats, but several smart thermostats owners say their devices… Read more.

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Matter Is a New Smart Home Standard to Make Apple, Google, and Amazon Devices Work Together

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Apple, Amazon, and Google rarely have a reason to work together, but the companies are teaming up for a new smart home standard, now called Matter , that will make it easier for you to buy devices that work seamlessly together without thinking about it. Read more.

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Snap Earns $20m Grant to Back California Tech Industry

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Based near some of the world’s top businesses like Google, Qualcomm, Meta Platforms, and others, Snap’s role in driving innovation in the United States and beyond has led to significant growth in extended reality (XR). For example, the company has struck a massive partnership with Amazon to pilot online shopping integrations.

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The Pixel 4's Radar Technology Is About to Go Mainstream

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Google just quietly revealed an open-source API standard called Ripple based on the company’s Soli radar technology. Radar was partly responsible for the Google Pixel 4's most gimmicky features, but it’s also how Google tracks sleep in the the newest Nest Hub, and it opens the door for really interesting use cases.

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The HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor, but Apple's Smart Home Future Is Still Meh

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When the HomePod mini launched a few months back, it appears Apple was holding out on everyone in the form of a secret temperature and humidity sensor. Read more.

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Here's What's in the Six Antitrust Bills That Could Finally Break Up Big Tech

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After two years of investigations and a 30-hour debating session on the House floor, the US House Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to pass a sweeping six-bill package collectively meant to reign in Big Tech’s massive market power. Read more.

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40 essential LGBTQ films to stream this Pride Month

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— Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter How to watch: Before Stonewall is available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. How to watch: Moonlight is streaming on Showtime and Kanopy , and available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. How to watch : Rift is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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