Samsung has recently introduced a new demand response program called Flex Connect for its SmartThings smart home platform. The program aims to allow SmartThings connected appliances to communicate with the grid and automatically reduce energy use during peak demand periods, thus potentially preventing blackouts. While demand response programs have sometimes garnered negative attention in the
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WhatsApp for iOS users now have the ability to create events in group chats, adding to the list of recent updates to the instant messaging platform. This feature was initially discovered in the beta version of the app for Android by a feature tracker, but has since made its way to the stable version for
Recently, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt received a new set of official modding tools known as REDKit. This powerful tool allows players to customize the game as they see fit, including adding custom questlines. Just a short while after the release of REDKit, ‘Tuber xLetalis and modder glassfish teamed up to showcase around 20 minutes
The upcoming week in the world of PC gaming looks particularly grim, with a lack of exciting new releases on the horizon. It feels like wading through a desert of mediocrity, searching for an oasis of innovation. However, even in the driest of times, there are still a few glimmers of hope to be found.
X recently rolled out updated account analytics features, and is now preparing to launch updated ad analytics as well. The new ad analytics will include improved dashboards and metric overviews, making it easier for users to track their paid content performance. The updated ad analytics dashboard will feature a range of large performance charts, allowing
Fashion trends in Asia-Pacific are rapidly evolving, with Generation Z leading the way towards a new era of digital consumerism. Unlike past generations who relied on department stores and shopping malls for their fashion inspirations, Gen Z is turning to idols and influencers on social media platforms like TikTok for the latest trends. According to
Summer is here, and with it comes the thrilling world of speedrunning. The 2024 edition of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is set to kick off on Sunday and will run until July 6th. This annual speedrunning marathon for charity is a highly anticipated event among the gaming community. Notable Lineup The lineup for this
Redbox, owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection. This move comes after a series of financial setbacks for the DVD rental company, including defaulting on loans, facing car repossession orders, and missing employee payroll. This situation paints a bleak picture for the company’s financial health, leaving many questions
Amazon is doubling the value of credits it offers to startups to use its cloud infrastructure, as it faces stiff competition from Microsoft in the artificial intelligence services sector. This move will allow startups that have recently secured a Series A round of funding to be eligible for $200,000 in credits through AWS’ Activate program,
When ultrafast electrons are deflected, they emit light known as synchrotron radiation. This radiation is commonly used in storage rings where magnets force particles onto a closed path. While this light typically consists of a broad spectrum of wavelengths, it is longitudinally incoherent. Monochromators can be employed to isolate specific wavelengths from the spectrum, but