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Developer demonstrates how good HomeKit could be with iPhone’s U1 chip precision [Video]

December 13, 2021
In April, I wrote a comment piece about what Apple products should gain the U1 chip. Unfortunately, Apple didn’t agree this year and the only new hardware that got its Ultra Wide Band chip was the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7. Even though Apple is holding down control of this technology, a developer was able to build the ultimate smart home remote app that uses the iPhone’s U1 chip to…
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Adding holiday cheer to your iPhone home screen with widgets

December 13, 2021
Widgetsmith is one of the best apps you can add to your iOS home screen to customize every aspect of it. One of my favorite aspects of it is setting up time-based widgets to automatically rotate during the day. I have one on my home screen that has the weather until 7 a.m.
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tesla now has 7 electric vehicle variants approved in India, but no clear timeline for launch

December 13, 2021
Tesla has just received approval for three more trims of its electric vehicles in India –bringing the total to seven versions approved in the country. However, there’s still no clear timeline for a launch in the market. India has the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. For years, Elon Musk said that Tesla’s launch in India was imminent, but strong import tariffs have made it…
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Alleged Galaxy S22 wallpapers leak with updated aurora theme

December 13, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to arrive sometime in the next two or three months, and we’ve so far seen everything from spec leaks to 3D renders. Today, a handful of alleged wallpapers from the Galaxy S22 series have made their way online. Material IT today…
DefenseNews

Lavatai Runs for 2 TDs, Navy's D Dominates in Win Over Army

December 13, 2021
Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai, top center, runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Navy had its way with Army. It was good, aggressive, lucky and most of all angry with the idea the Black Knights had turned the tables in one of…
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iPhone charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone 13

December 13, 2021
If your shiny new iPhone 13 seems like it is charging slowly, there’s most likely a simple reason. The old 5-watt iPhone chargers will work with your new phone, but can only charge at a lower power throughput. However, a newer 20-watt charger and USB-C Lightning cable can…
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The Best MIDI keyboards for Mac, iPhone, and iPad 2021 Edition

December 13, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 edition of the best MIDI keyboards for Mac (and iPhone/iPad). This is a great time of year to take stock of what’s out there ahead of the holidays, including both brand new options released in 2021 and some mainstays that have rightfully earned another…
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Lens Wars: Episode V - Petzval Strikes Back

December 13, 2021
Petzval Portrait Lens, circa 1890, from author’s collection. It’s amazing to me that we’re rapidly approaching the 200th anniversary of the first photograph being made: Niepce’s View from the Window of Le Gras, taken in 1827. My last post concluded with the WWF–style camera cage match that was the beginning of photography. Daguerre and Fox Talbot were the main combatants. Sir John…
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