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Meross has become one of the top Homekit manufacturers due to its expanding product portfolio and affordable price points. I’ve got a number of their previous products in my house including its smart strip, table lamp, outdoor plug, and dual smart plug. This week, I am looking at the new HomeKit compatible Meross LED light strips. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework....

Huawei Honor Play 8A was launched as a budget offering by the company that runs out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie which is powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 processor. If you’re one of the Honor Play 8A (model no JAT-AL00) users and want to find out Test Point to Remove FRP lock, Huawei ID, User Lock, and Firmware Flashing then follow this article. Here we’ll gonna share how you can find out the Honor Play 8A JAT-AL00 Test Point, or get into the Download Mode (Emergency Download Mode) so that you can perform multiple advanced level tasks by yourself....

When Apple announced its upcoming credit card in partnership with Goldman Sachs, a headline feature of the Apple Card was no fees. In addition, Apple is offering cash-back ranging from 1% for physical card transactions through to 3% for buying Apple products. That has led some to wonder how the company will make money from the Apple Card. Of course, the card still charges interest on balances which aren’t paid off in full each month, but that’s not the only source of income, say payment industry experts …...

Hulk may have been in charge for two years when he shows up in Thor: Ragnarok, but a lot of Bruce Banner managed to leak out. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what has made the third Thor film such a hit after its predecessors failed to fully land. Marvel’s latest film is one of its most-praised so far, and Thor: Ragnarok had a huge opening weekend to boot. One undeniable boon for the film, however, is the inclusion of Mark Ruffalo as the Incredible Hulk....

The USB4 specification was originally teased back in May, but now the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has offered new details on the upcoming standard. The group announced today that it has completed development of the USB4 technical specification, which means engineers can now start implementing it – and Mac users might notice some similarities. As detailed by CNET, USB4 promises performance of 40Gbps – which is double that of USB 3....

With American Horror Story: 1984 recently wrapped up, we are all excited that the anthology series has been renewed for its tenth season. After following the stories woven by the brilliant creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, we know that there has always been a prevalent use of magic and the paranormal in the series. AHS: 1984 was a fun season with interesting characters. Although there wasn’t much magic used in this season, Hogwarts houses from the Harry Potter universe have become a popular way of categorizing people and characters....

The ability to use Siri and a single app to control your smart home technology makes HomeKit compatibility almost a must these days, but so far that has not come cheap – as both Zac and myself discovered. Smart bulbs from the market leader Philips mostly cost $30 per bulb for white and $50 for color, a price that soon adds up if you’re looking to fit out your entire home (though there is a $15 option)....

Tying together accessories across manufacturers is a key reason I love building around a smart home platform vs. picking manufacturers. One of the most underrated accessory types for HomeKit is motion sensors, and this week for HomeKit Weekly, I want to dive into it to look at the best options and how to make the best use of them. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework....

HEY email popped onto the scene earlier this summer and is today getting a notable update that brings the option for customers to use multiple email accounts in the service’s iOS app. HEY (from the makers of Basecamp) has been releasing regular updates after launching. Back in October the app gained iOS 14 widgets and support for third-party browser links. Today’s update that brings support for using multiple accounts will certainly be a welcome update for those wanting to dive fully into HEY instead of having to use multiple email apps for different accounts (or use the HEY browser version for one)....

HBO/BBC’s His Dark Materials is nearly halfway through its first season, and it’s already spoiled several big twists from the books, but surprisingly enough this approach is actually working well for the series. Based on the fantasy trilogy by Phillip Pullman, His Dark Materials is making some fairly major changes to the original text. In the first two episodes, it was revealed that Mrs. Coulter (Ruth Wilson) is seemingly severed in this universe and that the Magisterium is a much larger and more ominous presence (and has outlawed Alethiometers), as well as a few other minor changes (combined characters, new scenes)....

Facebook has very quietly launched a new app called Hobbi, influenced by the Pinterest platform. If successful, Facebook would have an answer to one of the most ubiquitous apps in the world. Pinterest appeals to a massive audience, attracting over 250 million monthly users, which puts it just behind Twitter in popularity. Despite it doing social media numbers, its biggest strength is in the ways it blends concepts of other platforms....

[This review contains elements from the first three episodes House of Cards season 4. There will be SPOILERS.] - One complaint leveled against House of Cards is that, in its trashy, often narrow approach to the world of politics, Frank Underwood’s road to the White House was too smooth. In just two seasons, the power-mad politician’s gaping maw had made a quick feast of all his desires, making the season 3 shift from the Underwoods as underdogs to the Underwoods as two of the most powerful people in the world feel a little like the road ended at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave....

Apple FaceTime feature is one of the most fascinating features available on all Apple devices, including the Mac. However, there were a certain number of users who wanted to disable the face time on their computer and to be prevented from drinking face call time on their Mac. Today we are going to share a little bit of knowledge about how you can disable FaceTime on your Mac and computer. It is quite easy to disable and enable FaceTime on any Apple device is from their settings....

Following announcements from Mitsubishi and Scania yesterday, Honda today unveiled the latest new vehicles that will come with Apple’s in-dash CarPlay system standard with a reveal of its new 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan models. For the CarPlay integration, the new models will include a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that also supports Android Auto. Every model will also come standard with a 450-watt, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system with SiriusXM Radio, HD Radio and Pandora capability....

Almost three years after the Game of Thrones finale was premiered, its prequel “House of the Dragon” is finally out on HBO MAX. It was released on 21st August 2022, and following the gigantic fanbase of Game of Thrones, it was no shock to see such a response from the audience at all. Game of Thrones was one of the most successful series to premiere on the HBOs OTT platform and streamed by the most number of people all over the world....

Heroland is a light-hearted look at the turn-based RPG, whose charm is slightly undermined by an over-reliance on grinding and repetitive gameplay. The ragtag RPG adventure party is one of the oldest tropes in video games. From Final Fantasy through to Pokemon, some of the biggest game franchises in history have depended on having a strong and varied party of characters that take down enemies in a turn-based fashion. New title Heroland takes a slightly satirical look at this, albeit one with plenty of love....

Minneapolis renovation experts help homeowners decide if they should Stay or Sell in this new HGTV series. This series is made for people who love their neighborhood, but have outgrown their homes. This new series features husband and wife duo, Brad and Heather Fox, who will be saving the day as they help the homeowners decide if they should stay in their beloved Minneapolis neighborhoods or if they should buy another property nearby to customize....

Andrew Scott has been cast in HBO series His Dark Materials as mysterious explorer Stanislaus Grumman, who is also a tribal shaman known as Jopari. The fantasy series, based on the trilogy of YA novels of the same name by British author Philip Pullman, will release its first season later this year around Christmastime, and has already been renewed for a second season. Grumman is introduced in the second book of the trilogy, The Subtle Knife....

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I’ve joked that if I were “super-rich,” that I’d love to hire someone whose only job would be to hand me a large cup of coffee as soon as I walked out of my bedroom. HomeKit hasn’t let me do that, but it’s getting me close. Read on to learn how I automated my morning coffee based on when motion is detected by my bedroom door using HomeKit, HOOBS, and Switchbot....