In the 1990s, when a 9-2-1 call sounded on your phone, you didn’t think twice about it.In fact, you probably would have called back.But you wouldn’t have known that the caller had an emergency in mind.“There’s always this assumption that, ‘Hey, there’s an emergency on the way,’ ” said David Deutsch, a certified emergency management […]
‘We can’t afford this’: What to expect from Trump administration on air safety
Amid mounting criticism over the safety of the Trump administration’s proposed rulemaking, the president on Thursday defended the process and defended his decision to put the rule in place.“It is a big step forward,” he said, “and we have to get it done.”Trump is likely to get a major boost from his top aide on […]
What you need to know about the 2017-2018 budget battle
A new round of budget battles is underway, and it’s not looking good for the federal government.It’s also the most expensive budget battle in modern Canadian history.Here are the latest numbers.
Why I bought the ps4 and what I learned
Wired’s Aaron Pfeffer has some new gear in the wire basket storage category.It includes a PS4 controller, PS4 wireless remote and a ps4 cable that plugs into the PS4’s wired port.He’s also got a few PS4 accessories, including the PS3 wireless controller, a PS3 controller, the wired PS4 PS3 remote and the wired Xbox 360 […]
Here’s how to buy cheap microcontrollers with this cheap Amazon Echo accessory
Posted by Ars Technic on January 13, 2019 03:11:30Amazon has announced that the company will be offering cheap, microcontroller-based accessories to customers who want to buy a cheap, affordable version of the company’s Echo speaker.The company said that it has sold over 2 million Echo accessories since it launched the device in 2016, and that […]
Tesla, Panasonic, Intel to Partner to Create New Audio-Visual Interface for Apple iPhone 5S
Tesla, Apple, Intel and Qualcomm will collaborate on a new interface for iPhone 5s that would make it easier for people to hear audio and navigate the iPhone 5 display.The iPhone 5 will have a new “voice-controlled” interface for a future version of the iPhone that Apple says will be much more usable for people […]
The world’s best-selling phones, the ones you really want to buy
Recode editor-in-chief Dave Weigel writes in this week’s Recode podcast that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 is “the best-sellers” iPhone in the world, and he’s right.It’s the world’s most valuable iPhone ever sold.But that’s not a knock on Apple.Apple’s iPhone 6 has been a hit with millions of iPhone users, and the company says it will […]
What’s the biggest cash grab in your bank?
What are your top three cash grabs? What do you spend the most? How much do you really spend? Is your wallet growing?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are probably a cash-strapped bank.Cash is the currency of the banking industry.Bankers have to accept the fact that their customers want to deposit money into their […]
Which Apple wireless earbud is right for you?
Apple’s wireless ear buds can be used as standalone devices, or paired with the Apple Watch, but many users have been disappointed with the latter’s lack of connectivity.Now Apple is addressing the complaints by offering a wireless ear bud with built-in Bluetooth.The Apple Wireless Earbuds are Bluetooth earbuddy headphones that can be worn as standalone […]
How to build a living room wall wire harness with a DIY project
The most effective way to wirelessly control your home theater or entertainment center with an iPad is to wire it yourself.But with a few DIY gadgets and a few wires, you can wirelessly send audio from your iPad to your living room’s speakers.Read moreWhat you need to know about:What you’re about to learn:How to wire […]