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Matter Is Coming, and Google Wants to Make Sure Devices Will Work With The New Smart Home Standard
Smart home device makers are all on board with a new standard called Matter that will make all of your stuff play nicely together, and Google is now working to get developers on board with that vision. It’s also rebranding its smart home ecosystem to Google Home, which will incorporate everything from its smart speakers…
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Arlo’s Expensive Security Cameras Now Require a Monthly Subscription to Speak to Customer Service
Netgear’s Arlo is considered a premium brand in smart home security, and it’s often ranked up there with Google’s Nest cameras and Amazon’s Ring in terms of reliability and features. But Arlo cameras are also some of the priciest, and its updated subscription tiers seem incredibly unfriendly toward anyone who doesn’t want to pay a…
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Wasps Are Building Fluorescent Nests, but Why?
A team of scientists say they’ve come across the first known instance of animals building fluorescent homes. In a new paper, they detail finding nests built by certain wasp species that glow green under exposure to ultraviolet light. What’s more, related wasps in other parts of the world also seem capable of creating similarly eerie…
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Birds Are Brazenly Stealing Hair Off Animals’ Backs
Some bird species regularly pluck hair off unsuspecting animals, including humans, to make linings for their nests, scientists say. In a recent study, they detail the hair theft phenomenon, citing numerous YouTube videos that capture birds in the act. It’s not entirely clear why hair is such an appealing construction material for these birds, but…