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Case in point? Signify’s Philips Hue line of smart lighting products is amid a major expansion with innovations aplenty to suit smart home enthusiasts, as indicated in an official company press release. First and foremost, the company has announced a flexible track lighting system that allows users to mix-and-match different types of lights to create the customizable ceiling lighting scheme of their dreams. The Philips Hue Perifo track lighting system ships with a series of individual rails that fit together however you want to create a customizable track....

Your Existing Phones If you’re committed to traditional, PSTN/POTS-based home phones, use them for VoIP by equipping an analog telephone adapter. The adapter translates the signal types to help your phone work with VoIP technology. When you register for a home or office VoIP service, you are normally provided with an ATA, which is also called an adapter. In other configurations, you may not need one. IP Phones The best phones for VoIP are IP phones, also called SIP phones....

What Is a PHP File? A file with the PHP file extension is a PHP source code file that contains Hypertext Preprocessor code. They are often used as web page files that usually generate HTML from a PHP engine running on a web server. The HTML content that the PHP engine creates from the code is what’s seen in the web browser. Since the web server is where the PHP code is executed, accessing a PHP page doesn’t give you access to the code, but instead provides you the HTML content that the server generates....

There are almost as many sequencers as there are opinions about the best kind. And the Play, recently announced at Berlin’s Superbooth music show, is a weird one. It plays samples, but it cannot record them. It can control synthesizers via MIDI, but it has no built-in sound generators. And yet it’s one of the most interesting sequencers to appear in a while. It proves that focus, not an excess of features, can be a benefit rather than a hindrance....

How to Watch Movies, TV Shows and Sporting Events on PlayStation 5 The Sony PlayStation 5 offers a wealth of different streaming services so you can watch movies, TV shows and sports on your console. When you first set up the console, it recommends a selection of apps to install but here’s what to do if you need to add more. How to Stream Music on PlayStation 5 One of the most popular music streaming services is Spotify and it’s available on PlayStation 5....

A new essay by leading scientist Sankar Das Sarma argues that many claims about quantum computers are overblown, stating that current practical applications for quantum computers are, in fact, limited. But not all experts agree with the assessment, instead believing it’s only a matter of time before they deliver on their potential. “We’re seeing more and more potential use cases for quantum computing and proof of concept projects that validate that quantum computing could help achieve advantages,” Scott Laliberte, managing director and global leader of consulting firm Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group, told Lifewire in an email interview....

These split archive files are often created for convenience so that you can download a large file over the internet without having to get the whole thing at once—you can just download each part individually. Split files like this are also useful for storing a large archive on something like a disc. If the storage device can only hold, say, 700 MB, but your archive is five times that size, you could split it into five parts and then store each one on a separate disc....

How does it work: Since it’s built right in to the Android OS, you can just say, “Hey Google, read it” and Google Assistant will read whatever’s on your screen out loud. Tapping the screen will move the page forward, too. The Verge notes that you can also speed up Assistant’s reading pace, if that’s something that works for you. The screen will also highlight the text as it’s read, something that helps people with learning disabilities boost their reading comprehension and will help the rest of us What about iOS?...

The new feature is opt-in, so Ring device owners can choose to add it or not. Ring said the feature adds additional layers of protection to video and audio recordings. While Ring already encrypts your videos by default whenever you upload them to the Ring cloud, Ring noted that the new feature adds an additional layer of protection. “E2EE provides an additional, advanced encryption option to give customers even more control over who can view their videos,” Ring said on its support page....

Scientists say they have created a material that can conduct electricity without resistance at 58 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a paper published last week. If confirmed, the new material could be a major advance over previous findings that found superconductivity only at temperatures well below zero degrees. While obstacles remain, the discovery could lead to exotic new technologies, experts say. “It’s possible that superconductors could revolutionize transportation with levitation and a superconducting grid,” Ashkan Salamat, a co-author of the paper, and a condensed matter physicist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said in a phone interview....

Never Use Your Real Name as Your Profile Name When you create an OkCupid username, you’re making an alias by which people on the site will know you. You put yourself at risk from a privacy standpoint by including part of your real name. Other users might use information in your OkCupid profile to find you on Facebook or other social media sites, which could give them more information about you and your loved ones....

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 smartphone isn’t kaput yet, but it does appear to be losing ground. According to Samsung’s official security updates list, updates for the Note 9 have officially been reduced down to quarterly. The device is three years old at this point, and Samsung is really pushing its foldables, so this isn’t too much of a surprise. While this is undoubtedly a planned phasing-out, you won’t have to toss your phone anytime soon....

Overall Findings Samsung Pay and Google Pay are similar in many ways, including the basic functionality: swipe your phone at the register to pay. The main differences between the two are: Samsung Pay is available only on Samsung devices.Google Pay is available on most Android smartphones, including Samsung devices.Some Google Pay functionality is available on iPhones.Samsung Pay can be used on payment terminals that accept credit cards.Google Pay can only be used on terminals that accept contactless payments over NFC....

Samsung Mobile has issued a series of cryptic and puzzle-laden tweets that seem to indicate an event to be held on August 10. These tweets include three images that reveal crucial information when laid on top of one another. This info includes the aforementioned date and the question, “when will something greater arrive?” This data lines up with previous rumors issued by known industry leaker Evan Blass. As for the content of this Unpacked event, Blass suggested an emphasis on next-generation folding tablets, folding phones, and smartwatches....

Bluetooth mice are finally compatible with iPads, but there’s no need to drop a lot of money on one. The Satchi M1 Bluetooth Mouse is a budget-friendly option for people who don’t want another pricey gadget sitting around collecting dust. This wireless mouse has a basic, ambidextrous design anyone can use, and it connects to iPads right out of the box. I was skeptical about using a mouse with my iPad, so I spent 12 hours testing this handy little guy....

The appropriately-named Arlo Safe Button alerts pre-selected security experts when pressed, along with sending location information to allow emergency responders to arrive at the scene quickly. The button works anytime, day or night, and the small form factor makes it easy to stuff inside a pocket, purse, or just about anywhere else. The button integrates with the just-launched Arlo Safe app, bringing even more security-focused features to the table. The app leverages your phone’s sensors to detect car crashes automatically, records audio and video to share details with law enforcement, and sends location data and medical information to the appropriate contacts in the event of a dangerous scenario....

Sending large files (up to 10 GB in size) through Gmail via Google Drive is as easy as uploading the file to your Google Drive account and then sending it as a shared URL. The process is similar, but not exactly the same as sending a regular file attachment in Gmail. How to Send Large Files Through Gmail Using Google Drive There are two ways to use Google Drive to email big files....

How to Install Google Drive for Desktop Here’s how to download and install Google Drive for Desktop on your Mac. Get Started With Google Drive for Desktop The first time you start Google Drive, you have to go through a few steps to set it up. After that, accessing Google Drive is simple. Using Google Drive on Your Mac After you install Google Drive on your Mac, you can upload files to your drive and sync all your files and folders....

What Is an iPad Keyboard? You can either use a Bluetooth-connected keyboard or connect a wired keyboard to your iPad. That means you can use your desktop PC’s keyboard if you don’t have one dedicated to your tablet. But, to do this, you’ll need the Camera Connection Kit, which essentially turns the Lightning adapter into a USB port. Why You Should Buy an iPad Keyboard Despite the functionality of the iPad, some people prefer a physical keyboard, especially for lengthy typing sessions....

The new integration is available starting Wednesday. Anyone can experience it as long as they have Philips Hue color capable lights, a Hue Bridge, an audio device, and a Spotify account. Philips Hue notes that you won’t be able to sync with Spotify unless you have a square-shaped Hue Bridge, so even if you have Philips Hue Bluetooth lights, it won’t work without the Bridge. However, the syncing experience is available for those who have both free or Premium Spotify accounts....