Simon Cohen

1 week ago | techedt.com | Simon Cohen

Managing indoor temperature and humidity is key to creating a comfortable and healthy living space. The SMATRUL WiFi Temperature and Humidity Sensor offers a simple and affordable way to monitor these conditions in real-time. With a compact design and clear display, it fits easily into any home or office environment. Unlike traditional monitors, this device also links to smart home systems like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Tuya Smart Life.

1 week ago | techedt.com | Simon Cohen

You generate personal data whenever you unlock your phone, track your steps, or scroll through social media. This data might feel like something that belongs to you, but the moment it touches a platform or device, its ownership becomes much less clear. The companies behind these services have built their business models on collecting, analysing, and profiting from the data users produce. In practice, much of your personal data lives in corporate hands.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Simon Cohen

8 hours agoWhat if the oldest song in the world wasn’t just a myth, but something you could listen to today? The “Hurrian Hymn No. 6” is the world’s oldest recorded playable song and is believed to be around 3,400 years old. Unearthed in the ancient Syrian port city of Ugarit (now Ras Shamra) in the 1950s, …

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Simon Cohen

On May 7, 2024, Sonos launched a new version of its software intended to help customers manage their music and their Sonos system more easily, and with fewer taps. What happened next can only be described as a fiasco. Upon opening the new app for the first time, Sonos users were not only greeted with an unfamiliar interface, many found that their systems had become unresponsive and that features they had come to rely on (like alarms and play queue access) had evaporated.

2 weeks ago | techedt.com | Simon Cohen

Keeping the air in a room just right can often be challenging, especially in humid climates like Southeast Asia. The Xiaomi Smart Humidifier 2 steps in with a sleek design and innovative features that aim to make that task effortless. With its promise of easy maintenance, quiet operation, and smart connectivity, it is designed for modern living. However, while its looks are undeniably appealing, the question remains whether its performance matches its stylish presentation.