Google Promises to Update All Nest Displays and Speakers to Support Matter

Google has announced that it will be bringing Matter support to Android and “capable” Nest products. Matter is the new smart home standard developed by an alliance of over 180 companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, and 180 other companies. Previously known as Project CHIP, the alliance aims to develop a common smart home standard with complete
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Zoom Promises to Improve Security Protections | MakeUseOf

Zoom has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and agreed to improve its security protections. The FTC claimed that Zoom deceived users by telling them that the platform offered end-to-end encryption. Zoom Reaches an Agreement With the FTC The work-at-home surge not only boosted Zoom’s popularity, but it also drew attention to Zoom’s
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Flickr Promises Not to Delete Creative Commons Photos

Flickr’s new owners have promised not to delete photos uploaded under a Creative Commons license. So, while SmugMug has taken flak for limiting free Flickr users to 1,000 photos, the company deserves credit for not gutting the Commons archive. Flickr Recognizes the Value of Commons Photos In a Flickr blog post, Don MacAskill, the CEO
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Hulu Promises Offline Viewing Is Coming Soon

Hulu has announced plans to let subscribers download shows to watch offline. Finally. The news came during the Hulu 18 Presentation when the streaming service also revealed that it now has 20 million subscribers, and unveiled a couple of new Hulu Originals. In 2016, Netflix introduced offline viewing, allowing subscribers to download shows to watch
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10+ iPhone Apps To Quit Smoking, Keep Promises & Reach Goals

For the past couple of years, I have had a list of lofty goals I want to achieve, mostly all in the arena of self-improvement. But here’s the catch – I don’t have a single ounce of willpower. I tell myself to lose weight, then I buy a week’s worth of burgers, chocolate and Coca
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