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realshinjiikari · 2 years

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#me #selfie #high #gay #gay selfie #lifx #purple #blue

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mostlysignssomeportents · 3 months

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This day in history

There are only THREE MORE DAYS left in my Kickstarter for the audiobook of The Bezzle, the sequel to Red Team Blues, narrated by @wilwheaton! You can pre-order the audiobook and ebook, DRM free, as well as the hardcover, signed or unsigned. There's also bundles with Red Team Blues in ebook, audio or paperback.

#20yrsago First corporate sponsorship for an MMORPG guild https://web.archive.org/web/20040426073811/https://www.warcry.com/scripts/columns/view_sectionalt.phtml?site=15&id=108&colid=1675

#20yrsago More non-evil social network ideas https://web.archive.org/web/20040217043710/http://www.ambiguous.org/archive.php3/2004/01/30#quinn2004130.1

#20yrsago When spam-filters attack https://web.archive.org/web/20040529003653/https://www.oblomovka.com/entries/2004/01/30#1075490400

#20yrsago Mobile interface myths https://web.archive.org/web/20040205050015/https://www.acm.org/chapters/chi-sqrd/meetings/20040310.html

#20yrsago Totalitarian trusted computing https://web.archive.org/web/20040205084716/http://costik.com/weblog/2004_01_01_blogchive.html#107547544736650899

#10yrsago Rob Ford sued for jailhouse beating of his ex-brother-in-law https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/brother-in-law-abused-in-jail-to-keep-quiet-about-rob-fords-drug-use-lawsuit-alleges/article16590910/

#10yrsago Finally, a legal challenge to US warrantless wiretapping that beats the Catch-22 https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/01/in-rare-move-terrorism-suspect-challenges-core-of-warrentless-snooping-law/

#10yrsago Detailed timeline of the Bletchley Park mess https://freelance.halfacree.co.uk/2014/01/disharmony-at-bletchley-park/

#10yrsago Key 3D printing patent expired yesterday https://3dprint.com/387/laser-sintering-3d-printing-may-now-take-off-with-a-very-important-patent-expiring-today/

#10yrsago NSA phone-records spying is totally, utterly illegal https://www.techdirt.com/2014/01/28/almost-everything-about-bulk-collection-phone-data-is-illegal/

#10yrsago North Carolina’s Lake Norman Regional Medical Center charges patient $81,000 for $750 worth of snakebite medicine https://www.christianpost.com/news/hospital-charges-snake-bitten-man-81k-for-anti-venom-available-online-for-750-after-18-hour-stay.html

#5yrsago American prisoners coerced or tricked into providing voice-prints for use in eternal, secret, unchecked surveillance https://theintercept.com/2019/01/30/prison-voice-prints-databases-securus/

#5yrsago After $4.1 billion subsidy, Foxconn cancels plan to build Wisconsin “factory,” now proposing a small R&D facility https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203442/foxconn-wisconsin-lcd-factory-over-jobs-louis-woo

#5yrsago Facebook cancels its all-spying, secret “research” program, Apple cancels Facebook’s developer account https://www.theverge.com/facebook/2019/1/30/18203349/facebook-research-app-apple-shutdown

#5yrsago Blackmailers use false copyright claims to shut down victims’ Youtube accounts, offer to lift them in exchange for Bitcoin https://torrentfreak.com/youtube-strikes-now-being-used-as-scammers-extortion-tool/

#5yrsago Conducting “evil” computer research, in the name of good https://chi4evil.wordpress.com

#5yrsago Discarded smart lightbulbs reveal your wifi passwords, stored in the clear https://limitedresults.com/2019/01/pwn-the-lifx-mini-white/

#5yrsago Project Atlas: Facebook has been secretly paying Iphone users to install an all-surveilling “VPN” app https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/29/facebook-project-atlas/

#1yrago The real scandal is overclassification https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/30/i-come-to-a-land-downunder/#but-id-have-to-kill-you

Berliners: Otherland has added a second date (Jan 28 - TONIGHT) for my book-talk after the first one sold out - book now!

Back the Kickstarter for the audiobook of The Bezzle here!

#pluralistic

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aita-alternia · 7 months

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AITA f0r “faking” my “dxath” for 2 swxxps and hiding it fr0m my maybx-kismxsis? I (9, vi0lxt) fell in with a bad cr0wd a fxw swxxps back and it was n0t g00d f0r me at all. I d0n’t rxally want t0 g0 int0 dxtail hxrx, but I am c0nfidxnt that if I’d stayxd I w0uld havx, likx, killxd mysxlf 0r s0mxthing, IDK. S0 t0 gxt away, I fakxd my dxath (d0 n0t w0rry ab0ut dr0nxs c0ming aftxr mx 0r whatxvxr, this was a purxly s0cial thing). Thx c0mplicatxd part is that n0t all 0f thx tr0lls in that gr0up wxrx awful, just m0st 0f thxm. In particular, thxrx was this 0nx tr0ll (9, his bl00d c0l0r is n0t public) wh0 madx lifx kind 0f s0rt 0f alm0st bxarablx. Wx wxrx rxally mxan t0 xach othxr in that way kids can bx, and IDK whxthxr thx fxxlings wxrx pitch 0r rxd 0n my part 0r 0n his, but I kn0w hx g0t mx in a way n0 0nx xlsx xvxr has and I think it was thx samx f0r him. Unf0rtunatxly, hx was vxry loyal t0 s0mx cxrtain mxmbxrs 0f this gr0up, and w0uld n0t havx lxft with mx I am surx. S0 whxn I fakxd my dxath, I did n0t txll him, and havx n0t sp0kxn t0 him sincx. N0w 2 swxxps latxr I am in a much bxttxr placx and I am rxalizing that I miss him likx crazy. I startxd spying 0n him t0 sxx if hx w0uld maybx bx rxcxptivx t0 mx rxxntxring his lifx, and unf0rtunatxly 0nx day hx caught mx. Hx yxllxd at me in thx middlx 0f thx strxxt f0r fivx h0urs, which I think was a bit xxcxssivx; whxn I t0ld him that hx bit mx 0n thx facx. N0w hx is h0lding mx captivx in his hivx until I can “sufficixntly xxplain mysxlf.” I d0 n0t think I was nxcxssarily in thx wr0ng hxrx th0ugh! AITA?

#^ND YOUR FIRST THOUGHT IS TO OPEN GRUBBLR??????#am i the asshole #unreality

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techwatchmagazine · 8 months

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Philips Signe Floor Lamp

SPHELELE MALUNGA: Kungabe uyazifela ngezinto ezinhle, zesimanjemanje noma ngabe yisiphi iskhathi sosuku?uma impendulo kunguyebo le- Hue Signe Floor Lamp eyakho, futhi ingashintsha indlela indllu noma ikamelo lakho elibukeka ngayo ebusuku. Ngaphandle kokugxila kwekwenzayo, asibheke ubuhle nobubi bayo

OKUBI: Igxila noma inombala owodwa kuphela uma ungakoyihlanganisi ne App yakhona, ayifani namanye amalambu esimanjemanje ashitsha noma anemibala engaphezulu kowodwa.

OKUHLE: Le – Hue Signa, inezinto ezihlukile futhi iyaheha, iyasebenzisana nayo yonke imikhiqizo yakhwa Philips Hue. Okubalwa i- Alex, imikhiqizo yasekhaya yakwa Apple Homekit kanye ne Google Assistant.

Lenkampani yakwa Philips isithule imikhiqizo emininingi ehlukahlukene yalamalambu ayisimanjemanje nasebenza ngobuchule obukhulu noma inini. Loluhlobo lwelambu elibekwa ekhoneni lendlu lisebenza ulilawula ngomakhalekhukhwini wakho, ngokufaka i- App yakhona. Uyakwazi ulicima usebenzisa ubucwepheshe bakwa Apple Homekit. Lobuchwepheshe buqhudelana neminye neminye esebenzisa / esebenza ngokuyitshela noma ngokukhuluma nayo, eyaziwa ngo – Siri wakwa Apple, uAlex wakwa Google kanye neminye imikhiqizo efana nalena edumumile.

Uyakwazi uma usuyixhumile kumakhalekhukhwini wakho ucele u-Siri ukuba ayicime noma ayikhanyise, okanye ucele u-Alex ehlise izinga lokukhanya noma umbala ube luhlaza. Yize abanye abahlaziyi benganeme ngalomkhiqizo, ngoba indlela eyakhiwo ngawo imele ukuba ibheke ubonda kuphela, nokukhanyisa okuwucezu olude. Babona ngathi mhlampe lomkhiqizo ubungeziwa kancono, mhlampe ubheke la kukhona abantu njengawo wonke amalambu asebenzisa ukugqama/akhanyisa asebenzisa i- LED. Le – Signe yakwa Philips yaqalwa ukuvezwa mgo – 2018, e-Berlini kumbukiso we- IFA. Kusuka lapho ke yahlaba umxhwele , futhi akungabazwa ubuhle eza nabo.

Lomkhiqizo omncane, ongabizi kakhulu we Signe, ubonakala kahle ubuhle bawo uma uzowubeka ekhoneni lendlu yakho, ukhanya ngokuzothile noma emumva komamabonakude ukuze ukunike loko kugculiseka ongeke wakuthola kwamanye amalambu aloluhlobo. Yize noma imba eqolo , kodwa angeke uyikhalele imali yakho ngalomkhiqizo. Yize nayo ihlukene ngezigaba nangezinga lezinto enazo, imibala kanye nokuxhumana ngomakhalekhukhwini . Kodwa kungamele uphinde ufake enye imali ngaphezulu ukuthola i-Signe Hue Lights Strip yona edle ngokungagqami kakhulu.

Noma ngabe ke ukhetha muphi umkhiqizo phakathi kwe Signe ne Hue, eveza noma enemibala ehlukahlukiene. Kodwa abaningi bancamele le enombala owodwa , yize imincane imikhiqizo yakwa-Philips enemibala ehlukile, muqathanisa nezimbangi zalomkhiqizo, okuyi Dreamscreen 4K noma i- LIFX Z Light Strip, yona ke edle ngemibala enhlobonhlobo. I Signe uhlobo lwelambu elide nelinombala owodwa kodwa okwazi ukulehlisa uphinde ulinyuse ngomakhalekhukhwini , kodwa akukho okuthheni ngalo, uma izimbangi zalo ezifana ne LIFX ikwazi ukwenza loluhlobo lwamalambu anemibala enhlobonhlobo kungani le Signe yakwa Philips ihluleka yona.

Ukuphatheka: loluhlobo lwemikhiqizo buchaza ukuthanda izinto ezinhle ngaphandle nangaphakathi , awucabange ubuhle ebulethayo endlini yakho, kodwa ngenkulu imali oyithola ngayo , ungayithola ngo – R 7 380 ezitolo zakwa Philips.com, Amazon.com

#umlazi #johannesburg #cape town #kwazulu natal #kzn #technology #tech #philips hue #south africa #smartwatch #floor lamps #pretoria #IsiZulu #zulu nation #shaka zulu #durban #shaka ilembe

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erasabledinosaur · 1 year

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still shadowbanned. i have no idea what yall can see but i did try to comment/respond back best i could.

if you turn on turkey mode in lifx it makes a GOBBLE GOBBLE noise that is delightful. (oh and the lights go red/orange themed but im here for that gobble gobble)

#im a menace obv #maybe its best to keep me locked so i dont spread the turkey

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dru-reblogs-stuff · 1 year

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I posted 6,743 times in 2022

28 posts created (0%)

6,715 posts reblogged (100%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@/derinthescarletpescatarian

@/fireflysummers

@/headspace-hotel

@/tracle0

I tagged 6,685 of my posts in 2022

Only 1% of my posts had no tags

#q - 6,551 posts

#snrk 🤣 - 1,484 posts

#cute - 437 posts

#nature - 388 posts

#landscape - 245 posts

#planes trains and automobiles - 156 posts

#history - 151 posts

#eat all the things - 148 posts

#lbgt+ - 142 posts

#<3 - 137 posts

Longest Tag: 137 characters

#i'll prob go again tomorrow and maybe take a better vid of the waves from the sandy bit of beach. it was so clear but there were a lot of

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Ten characters, ten fandoms

I was tagged by @downontheupside, thanks Choi <3

Hiccup, How to Train your Dragon: Race to the Edge

Meredith Gruksdottir, Titan Fighting Fantasy (Ssshh I know this is my friend's character, but we're a fandom all on our two-some, I swear)

Modryn Oreyn, TESIV: Oblivion

Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV, Cowboy Bebop

Kei, Dirty Pair Flash

Thorin, son of Thrain, The Hobbit (films)

Sara Parvan, The Undeclared War

Donna Noble, Doctor Who (10th Doc)

Darian Frey, Tales of the Ketty Jay

Sypha Belnades, Castlevania (TV show)

Tagging: Anyone who fancies playing! (I really need to get a general games taglist ^.^')

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Happy Tag Game

I got retagged in this by @my-writblr, TY cariad :D

Rules: When you receive this, list 5 things that make you happy and send this to 10 of the last people in your notifications! :)

I just got a new desk! So much more space :D My brother kindly helped me with a tip-run so I also have less crap in the house overall ^.^

LIFX bulbs - Mine died a few months ago, so I've been putting up with a crappy CFL which makes waking up - even in summer - really difficult and makes me feel disassociated in the evening. I've just got a new LIFX bulb; being slowly woken by a bright white light in the mornings is wonderful.

Sun puddles - Now summer is getting closer, there're more puddles of sunlight in the lounge and the desire to just curl up and sleep in them is way too strong ^.^;

My tiny balcony garden (and adjacent indoor plants). Spurred on by the new desk purchase, I went out and bought some balcony baskets, so now my "garden" consists of: a blueberry bush from last year (B/Day gift from my Mum); an unwanted tomato plant from my Uncle; two flower pots; a strawberry plant; a Bird of Paradise; a cactus, a succulent, and an Amaryllis.

Having short hair - I hate having long hair during the summer, it's hard to handle, makes my face hot and itchy and is just a PITA. So I got it cut recently, and now it's blissfully short again :D

As I don't have a general tag games list, I'm going to tag the last 10 people in my notifs as instructed.

Dear last 10 people in my notifs, please feel free to ignore this if you don't fancy playing.

@lavender-hued-melancholy, @nostalgic-breton-girl, @downontheupside, @chasing-givenchy, @sleepyowlwrites, @endless-navigator, @asphaltvalkyrie, @strosmkai-rum, @catharticallysarcastic, @aalinaaaaaa

5 notes - Posted June 28, 2022

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Get to Know Tag

I got tagged in this by @iparisaltanwing and @lowslore. Thanks guys <3

Rules: tag 9 people you want to get to know/catch up with

Favorite color: Still purple, but am very much enjoying the “it’s just snowed and now the sky is clear again” brilliant-but-somehow-translucent blue

Last song: The Gent and I listened to a lot of classical rock while cooking over the Xmas break, but I cannot recall the last one I heard. Probably something by AC/DC or Led Zeppelin ^.^;

Currently reading: Nothing; I am between worlds right now. However I got given a load of books over Xmas, so I’ll probably start with “Rain: Four Walks in English Weather“ by Melissa Harrison

Last movie at home: Wish Dragon. It’s basically “Aladdin, only the Genie is a Dragon”, but it still gave me a punch to the heart.

Sweet, savory, or spicy: Spicy. I’m having a small craving for something with ginger in it rn (although I’m still all three as and when)

Currently working on: A prompt from the Homestead’s Fall Prompt Week; as yet untitled, it’s a short story turning the concept of good/ evil being light/ dark on its head. Also the first draft of The Ruby Falls, a modern/ fix-it AU of TESIV: Oblivion.

Tagging: @strosmkai-rum @chauceryfairytales @morganwriteblr @warriorbookworm @odysseywritings @spacetimewraithwrites @jaguarthecat @dreamwishing @alias-levi (IDK who’s still active or still wants tag games, so please let me know if you want taken off this list)

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Autumn This-or-That

Yoinked from @blind-the-winds, because it looked fun.

Tagging: @lavender-hued-melancholy, @nostalgicyorkshiregirl and anyone else who fancies!

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My #1 post of 2022

Pass the happy! Tag Game 🌻

Rules: When you receive this, list 5 things that make you happy and send this to 10 of the last people in your notifications! :)

I also got tagged by @shadowlight-inkedthoughts in this, the same million years ago ^.^' Hom...

Being so close to finally getting a certain someone out of my life

Rediscovering my passion for cooking

Yummy teas (raspberry lemonade, my beloved)

Yummy cocktails (went out to dinner now restrictions are lifting and had a Cherry Bakewell cocktail)

Lego flowers

I'm going to tag my usual writeblr tag game list. Again, this is outside the scope of that list, so there's zero pressure to play.

@strosmkai-rum @spacetimewraithwrites @wildswrites @tetrodotoxincs @odysseywritings @ayzrules @morganwriteblr @my-writblr @bexminx @writingingraves @dreamwishing @aalinaaaaaa @wardenoftheabyss @pleaseloathemyveryexistence @jaguarthecat @alias-levi

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Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

#tumblr2022 #year in review #my 2022 tumblr year in review #your tumblr year in review #there's nothing terribly exciting in this for this year but I'm posting it anyway so I can look back at the end of 2023 #sorry if anyone is tagged again

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classof2027 · 2 years

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Alexa in our daily lives

By: Anirudh

Alexa was created on 6 November 2014 by Rohit Prasad, along with colleague Tony Reid. Alexa is a virtual assistant technology based on a polish speech by synthesiser name Ivona bought by Amazon. It can be used for many things such as voice interaction music, providing weather reports etc. it can also control smart devices and make your home a smart home. It can be used for entertainment. We can get daily news updates from Alexa. It can also Set timers and alarms. Some devices to use with alexa are fire tv cube, philips starter kit ,lifx mini ,wemo wifi smart plug and August smart plug.

#artificial intelligence #AI #technology #clsp8b #Alexa

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battlestations · 2 years

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Swapped out my LIFX Tiles for NanoLeaf Lines

#battlestations #mancave #pcmasterrace

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govindhtech · 5 days

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Corsair Stream Deck Neo: Elevate Your Content Creation

Corsair Stream Deck

Today, Elgato unveiled the Neo hardware line, which combines plug-and-play ease of use with top performance. Neo unveils five new items in total: Stream Deck, LED light, webcam, capture card, and microphone. All five are compatible with practically any machine, including laptops and iPads, and are made to simplify tasks like livestreaming and video chats. Neo, in the meanwhile, assists professionals and creators in showcasing their best self online while providing the same excellent standards for which Elgato is renowned. For those wishing to upgrade their setup, Neo offers excellent value with prices ranging from $89.99 to $119.99.

Neo items can be ordered online as of right now, and they will soon be accessible at major retailers worldwide. Customers can visit the Elgato website to find out more about the full Neo family.

Neo Stream Deck

The renowned workflow controller, redesigned for routine operations of any size. With its sleek design and eight programmable keys, the newest Stream Deck model looks great on workstations. In addition to two Touch Points that make page navigation easier than ever, it has an Infobar that shows the date and time. Even the most boring tasks become enjoyable and quick again using Stream Deck Neo. These include:

Pasting text and browsing directories

Overseeing the music

Getting around slides

muting the microphone sound

monitoring stocks

Using the free Stream Deck programme on Mac and PC, changing actions and customising keys is as simple as drag and drop.

Concerning the Neo family

Neo PC hardware gives creators and professionals more:

An inspirational style

Neo blends in effortlessly with any decor thanks to its muted hues and amiable forms. Its style fosters creativity and reduces distractions, resulting in a unified aesthetic that looks great on all devices.

Corsair Elgato Stream Deck

Neo, which is at least 60% recycled plastic, is a significant step forward for Elgato’s sustainability journey. Its packaging utilizes less colour and is entirely plastic-free to save water and minimize material waste. creating a product that benefits the environment as well as the consumer.

Technology that collaborates

Connected workspaces make life easier. Professionals may construct quick, simple workflows by controlling all of their Elgato devices simultaneously with Stream Deck Neo at the centre of their setup. Everything is at their fingertips all from a single interface including audio, video, and lighting.

LINE UP EVERYTHING

Your environment is how you set it up. One interface to manage your numerous apps and tools is required for everything from broadcasting and editing to creating, developing, and networking. Corsair Stream Deck is required.

ACCESS POWER

Fifteen LCD keys ready to set off an infinite number of activities. You may operate apps, open social media postings, change the audio, mute your microphone, turn on lights, and do a lot more with one touch tactile action. Visual feedback verifies each command you issue.

FIT YOUR ECOSYSTEM INTO IT

Plugins enable your apps to quickly integrate with Corsair Stream Deck. Elgato Control Centre, Wave Link, 4K Capture Utility. YouTube, Spotify app, XSplit, OBS, Twitch, and Twitter. iCue, LIFX, IFTTT, and Philips Hue. Apple Mail, Zoom, Keynote, PowerPoint, plus a tonne of other stuff. Get fresh plugins on a regular basis and find them all in the Stream Deck Store.

SELECT YOUR LOOK

Bright and audacious or dark and subdued? Selecting between black and white will help set the mood.

Corsair Stream Deck MK.2

The Stream Deck MK.2 has an easily replaceable and customizable removable faceplate. Pick from an expanding collection of amazing designs, or make your own with paint and decals. Easily switch up the faces on your Stream Deck MK.2 and fully customize it with unique screensavers and icons.

GENERATE EASILY

Activate audio clips and sound effects. Play films and GIFs on the screen. Turn on your signature outro visuals, interval screen and lower thirds. Corsair Stream Deck allows you to effortlessly navigate through your workflow and concentrate on your audience by integrating your tools and identifying your scenes, media, and audio sources.

MANIPULATE YOUR WORKFLOW

Disregard keyboard shortcuts. With Hotkey Actions, you can jam macros into keys for error-free, instantaneous identification and deployment. Open files, view written documents, and launch programmes and websites. Simplify the processes involved in your music production, film editing, or photography. Your alternatives are endless. Stream Deck MK.2 with faceplate “No Signal”

DESIGN DISCRETELY

Hold your electronic devices near at hand.

SETTLEMENT AUTOMATIONS

As your welcome message posts to chat, your intro scene plays, and your Ring Light turns on, take a seat back, press a key, and smile. To switch to flight mode, play Spotify, and open your preferred creative app, press one more key. Any number of actions can be chained together, assigned to a single key, and activated periodically or all at once with Multi Actions.

PERSONALISE YOUR SETTING

To add icons and drag actions onto keys, simply do so. Do you need to take further action? You can save as many actions as you need by converting keys into folders. In order to have quick access to task-specific activities, you can also save distinctive key layouts as profiles. Set Corsair Stream Deck to automatically swap profiles when you go between programmes for an even better experience.

Read more on govindhtech.com

#deckneo #elevators #neo #socialmedia #applemail #spotifyapp #zoom #audio #keyboard #technology #technews #news #govindhtech

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ramtracking · 8 days

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The best smart outdoor string light: Nanoleaf versus LIFX [ Nanoleaf ]

The best smart outdoor string light: Nanoleaf versus LIFX [Highlights] We put the Nanoleaf Matter Multicolor Outdoor String Lights and Lifx Outdoor String Lights to the test to find out which is best for your… After announcing its Matter LED Outdoor String Lights at CES, smart light pioneer Nanoleaf has officially launched the product. Popular home lighting company Nanoleaf today introduced its…

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techwebdevelopment · 14 days

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Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx

Which is the best bet to bedazzle your backyard?I’ve tried lots of different ways to light up the patio in my backyard so I can enjoy sitting outside into the wee hours. Everything from fairy lights to path lights to standard string lights has been wrapped around the myrtles or dug into the borders. But […] The post Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx appeared first on TECH - WEB DEVELOPMENT NEWS. https://tech-webdevelopment.news-6.com/smart-string-light-showdown-nanoleaf-versus-lifx/

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jworthingtonreview · 24 days

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Illuminate Your Outdoor Space: 5 Innovative Lighting Ideas

When you think of outdoor lighting, your mind probably conjures images of classic lanterns dotting a garden path or fairy lights delicately draped over a patio. But lighting design has leaped forward in terms of technology and aesthetics, offering a plethora of innovative ideas to showcase your outdoor venue in a new light. Whether it's a quaint backyard or a sprawling event space, lighting is more than just functional – it's a design statement. Here are five cutting-edge lighting solutions to elevate your alfresco area.

1. Smart Lighting Systems

Gone are the days of manual toggles and dimmer switches; today, your outdoor lighting can have a mind of its own. Smart lighting systems like Philips Hue or LIFX allow you to control your lights from your smartphone or tablet, changing colors, intensity, timing, and even creating dynamic light shows to match music or ambient sounds. For an impressive multi-sensory experience, sync your smart lights with an outdoor sound system for the ultimate in evening entertainment.

2. Solar-Powered Elegance

Sustainability meets style with the latest solar-powered lighting options. These fixtures can be as ornate as traditional sconces or as futuristic as sleek LED strips, all powered by the sun's rays during the day and shining brightly throughout the night. With no need to trench power lines or install complicated electrical systems, solar lighting is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for both the DIY homeowner and the environmentally conscious event planner.

3. Integration of Landscape Features

Why just light a flower bed when you could make it the star of the show after dark? The latest lighting designs allow for seamless integration into your outdoor environment. Subtle lights camouflaged in rocks, tree bases, and even underwater features give the impression that light is emanating naturally from these fixtures. The result is a stunning display that not only illuminates but also highlights the beauty of your landscaping.

4. Starry Nights with LED Strands

LED technology has come a long way, and nowhere is this more evident than in the humble string light. Modern LED strands now offer a soft, warm glow that mimics the starry night sky, a tranquil and enchanting effect perfect for weddings, garden parties, or simply creating a cozy evening atmosphere on your terrace. Some strands even come with weatherproof speakers interwoven in the design, blending function and whimsy into one.

5. Floating and Levitating Fixtures

To truly impress your guests, consider floating lights or levitating fixtures. These extraordinary designs use magnets or buoyancy to suspend lights mid-air or atop a body of water, creating an ethereal effect that's sure to be a talking point. Floating orbs or levitated torches not only offer a magical aesthetic but also pick up subtle movements, adding a dynamic element to your ambient lighting.

Enhance Every Evening

It's clear that lighting your outdoor venue is no longer just about visibility – it's an opportunity for creativity, ambiance, and engagement. Incorporating innovative lighting solutions can transform your outdoor space into an area to enjoy long after the stars come out. Remember, when selecting a lighting plan, it's essential to consider the intended use of the area, the natural flow of your space, and the impression you want to make. With these five ideas as a starting point, your outdoor venue is poised to become a beacon of innovative design.

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bizworldinsights · 2 months

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Smart Home Devices

The global market for smart home devices is poised to exceed 1 billion unit shipments, reaching a valuation of US$ 57.4 billion in 2019. The widespread adoption of these devices is attributed to increased consumer spending in developed countries and the robust telecommunication infrastructure across these regions. Furthermore, with the advent of 5G connectivity post-2020, the smart home devices market is expected to register a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) until 2025. Investments in infrastructure projects, such as smart cities, and government initiatives promoting efficient lighting and energy projects, are anticipated to further fuel market growth.

Global Smart Home Devices Market, by Product Type:

In 2019, the video entertainment segment is expected to hold the largest revenue share, surpassing 35%, followed by the speaker segment with over 20%. The smart speaker segment has witnessed significant growth in developed countries and is gaining momentum in developing nations like India and Brazil. Key players in this category, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, focus on introducing smart speaker products supporting Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. Additionally, devices supporting Siri, Cortana, and Bixby are expected to gain momentum in the coming years.

Global Smart Home Devices Market Key Developments, Insights, and Trends:

Established players are strategically entering the smart home devices market and expanding their portfolio through product launches. Leveraging their extensive distribution networks, these players aim to market their smart home devices and gain a competitive edge against local counterparts.

In August 2019, Sony Corporation launched the 'SRS-XB402M,' a new wireless speaker with Alexa support, to tap into the smart home devices market.

In May 2019, Amazon broadened its product portfolio by introducing the 'Amazon Echo Show 5,' a new speaker in the Amazon Echo Show range.

Global Smart Home Devices Market, by Region:

The US smart home devices market dominates the global market, accounting for over 45% market share in 2019. This is attributed to increasing consumer spending, robust internet infrastructure, and growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT)-based devices in the country. South Korea and Germany follow as the second and third-largest revenue contributors, respectively. The markets in Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific are expected to register significant CAGR during the forecast period due to government initiatives, digitalization, and robust growth in telecom infrastructure.

Global Smart Home Devices Market Size and Forecast: Competition Landscape:

Key market players are introducing new products and expanding their presence in emerging regions to seize lucrative revenue opportunities. Moreover, strategic acquisitions are employed to complement product offerings and enhance their presence at the local or regional level.

In February 2019, Amazon acquired Eero, a US-based mesh Wi-Fi system provider, to complement its product offerings in the smart home devices market.

In July 2019, Ezlo Innovation, a smart solutions provider, acquired Centralite Systems, a US-based smart home devices manufacturer, to broaden its product portfolio.

Some key smart home devices market players include:

Electrolux AB (Frigidaire)

Carrier Corporation

LG Electronics Inc.

The Whirlpool Corporation

Dyson Ltd

Amazon.com, Inc.

Xiaomi Corporation

Google LLC

Honeywell International Inc.

Bose Corporation

Denon

Sonos

NETGEAR Inc.

D-Link Corporation

Ring Inc.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Nest

Ecobee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

LIFX

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.

Belkin International, Inc.

Research Scope:

By Product Type:

Smart Speakers

Video Entertainment

Security Systems

Appliances

Thermostats

Lighting

Outlet and Switches

Smoke Detectors

Others

By Distribution Channel:

Online/e-commerce

Retail Stores

By Connectivity Type:

Wi-Fi

Cellular

Bluetooth

Others

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