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Latest Matter Update Enhances Camera Streaming

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) released Matter 1.5.1 today, building upon the camera and video doorbell support added as part of the Matter 1.5 update last November. Although 1.5.1 is a minor update, it brings several improvements that will benefit both end users and companies making these types of devices. The most notable update is […]

Sonos Play and Mic-Less Era 100 SL Now Available

After a couple of quiet years, Sonos is back with two new consumer speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the more affordable Era 100 SL. They retail for $299 and $189, respectively, and both are now widely available following their announcement earlier this month. With its utility loop and water-resistant design, the brand-new Sonos Play […]

Whoop’s Valuation Soars to $10 Billion

The fitness tracking startup just closed a $575 million Series G with Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James among its investors. The obvious question looming over a round of this size at this valuation: Is an IPO coming?

Five Distinct 3D Printing Ventures That Are Unexpectedly Useful

certain 3D printing endeavors might ultimately prove unproductive; however, having the freedom to experiment with anything you can dream up presents a significant opportunity for the visionaries among us, as it enables you to craft nearly anything you envision, provided you have a design and the necessary materials. Clearly, generating a design is the most challenging aspect of this process, so if you seek inspiration, members of popular 3D printing communities like Printables can offer a wealth of ideas through their own creations for you to explore. You never know, experimenting with these unconventional projects may just ignite your own creativity for something unique.

Keyboard Key Presser

If you’re a regular gamer on your computer, especially with games that necessitate frequent, repetitive keystrokes, you may find yourself repeatedly pressing a specific key on your keyboard. In theory, this could be automated using software, but if you own a 3D printer, there’s an easier alternative: create a device to press the key for you.

Printables user Agolla grew weary of keeping a key pressed while attempting to level up a skill in “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,” so to alleviate the strain, they constructed a 3D-printed keyboard key presser. This straightforward device comprises a base, an arm, and a sizable hex nut that holds everything together. Simply put together the stand, place it at the edge of your keyboard, and the

Android Auto Brings YouTube, Missing Essential Function

Reddit up to this point — seems to be fairly restrictive. This is due to the fact that while users of Android Auto have noted the appearance of YouTube playback controls on their Android Auto home interface, it still looks like there isn’t an option to view videos on the vehicle’s built-in display. At least not for now.

The capability to view videos and engage in other interactive activities in your car has sparked considerable discussion since the screens in our automobiles started expanding significantly. We’ve observed gaming support in Tesla cars, and Rivian has also embraced video streaming with Google Cast. Nonetheless, true native support for YouTube within Android Auto has been virtually absent until this moment. Previously, users mentioned having to manage YouTube from their smartphones if they wished to listen while driving. This, obviously, is highly hazardous, and it’s never advisable to fiddle with your phone while operating a vehicle.

Although playback controls are beginning to show up for some Android Auto users now, reports indicate that the level of control over the video is not as extensive as in the application. You cannot fast-forward through videos; pressing the “Next” button merely skips to the subsequent video, and there’s no option to choose which video you wish to play.

YouTube without video may seem off