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Google Home Essentials: Arlo’s $99 Nest Cam competitor takes privacy a step further

Security cameras around your home are a no-brainer way to feel a bit safer, but having them indoors is something that some users may not feel comfortable with. As has been a trend on webcams in recent years, Arlo is solving that privacy concern by putting a physical cover over its $99 Nest Cam competitor, the Arlo Essential Indoor. The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is a $99, cloud-connected…
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The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021

Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s…
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Dual Camera Platform Tries to Fix the Issues with 360-Degree Cameras

Researchers have designed a new, dual camera platform with the aim of making up for the poor resolution output that comes with most 360-degree cameras. 360-degree field of view cameras of varying types and price ranges have been available in consumer and specialist security markets for some time now. They are often used for virtual business tours, real estate, security, sports and action, travel…
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Half-size Face ID chip part of secret to smaller notch expected in iPhone 13

There’s growing evidence pointing to a smaller notch in the iPhone 13, and a new report today says that a smaller Face ID chip will play a role in making this possible. Reports of a smaller notch in this year’s iPhone lineup date back to January, with additional evidence emerging since then … Background The famous iPhone notch contains an impressive array of visible components. From left…
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Philips Hue products will support Google/Apple’s ‘Matter’ smart home standard

As the market for smart home products expands, the joint forces of Google, Apple, and Amazon are coming together to form a new standard in “Matter.” This week, the company behind Philips Hue announced that a future software update will make all Hue products fully compatible with Matter. Matter, the just-unveiled name for Project Connected Home over IP (CHIP), is currently looking at a…
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