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CES 2020: Intel Talks Foldable PCs, Streaming Video, and Virtual Cameras
Chipmaker Intel’s CES 2020 media event previewed partnerships, PC form‑factor experiments, and early looks at graphics and media tech that have since produced measurable outcomes. By 2025, Intel’s joint work with Netflix on the SVT‑AV1 encoder underpins practical AV1 streaming at scale; its 3D Athlete Tracking (3DAT) appeared in Tokyo 2020 broadcasts aired in 2021 ...
How to Save Energy and Money with Home Automation
Smart devices are growing in popularity because of their convenience. The ability to monitor your home while away is a draw for a lot of people, especially because of the ways smart home tech can grant you peace of mind while on vacation. Beyond convenience, current research shows these devices can cut energy costs in ...
Every Major Internet Provider Just Dropped Fees
Over 500 broadband and telecom companies have pledged to "keep Americans connected" during the coronavirus crisis by waiving late fees and disconnections....
How to Install a Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats are becoming an increasingly popular addition to homes all over the country, especially among home automation lovers. For evidence-based context: ENERGY STAR reports certified devices deliver about 8% average savings on heating and cooling energy use (typical field results commonly range ~5%–15%), and heating/cooling together make up a large share of home energy ...
How to Keep Your Car from Being Stolen (And What to Do If It Is)
Early in the pandemic, there was a significant drop in cars on the road — news outlets like the Los Angeles Times observed a60% year-over-year decrease in traffic on California’s roadways. Since then, vehicle theft risk has remained elevated versus pre-2020 baselines. Even as routines normalize, households continue to reassess prevention steps and insurance coverage ...
The Risks of Reselling Home Security Gear
Property crime remains a problem in the United States. According to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting statistics, the FBI reported a 7.1% increase in property crime in 2023 versus 2022, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau counted more than one million motor vehicles stolen—the highest level since 2008. Survey-based results from the Bureau ...
You Can Use Your Home Security System To Prevent Teens From Sneaking Out, But Should You?
Teens are known to roam, but new threats in the digital age can make sneaking out feel riskier than ever to parents. In nationally representative U.S. data, 97% of teens go online daily and 46% say they are online almost constantly; 95% report access to a smartphone (Pew Research Center). Online harms are significant: the ...
What You Need to Know About False Alarms
Pets, incorrect codes, or an unsecured door can all trigger your home security system. In alarm program terms, a false alarm for burglary/intrusion means a police-dispatched call where no crime or emergency is found at the scene. Large-city alarm programs consistently report that the vast majority of dispatched burglar alarm calls are false—commonly above 90%—as ...
The Average Consumer Loses Over $150 a Year Renting a Router From Their ISP
Don't throw money away by renting a router from your internet provider. Find out how much you can save just by buying your own....
Everything You Need to Know About Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s U.S. streaming service with two paid plans and a focus on next-day NBC and Bravo series, Universal Pictures films, live channels, and a deep slate of live sports. Current list prices are $7.99/month for Premium (with ads) and $13.99/month for Premium Plus (mostly ad‑free), with discounted annual options (Peacock plans & pricing; ...
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