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"Innovation in home automation is skyrocketing, but to really drive mass adoption, we need to leverage the strong platform that we have built working with key industry leaders and developers to bring the best ideas together to benefit the customer," Kevin Petersen, head of AT&T's Digital Life, said in a statement. … [Read more...] about AT&T opens the door to its smart home platform to Samsung, LG, Qualcomm

Do-it-yourself home security companies aren't like the ADTs and Vivints of the world. Instead of locking you into a multiyear contract with a broad coverage-based subscription fee, most DIY security systems give you the flexibility to choose how you monitor your house. That usually means you can sign up for a professional monitoring service on an optional basis and cancel at any time -- without early termination fees or other hidden charges. We considered the quality of the security cameras, the features they offer, whether they work with other devices, including smart speakers and displays, and how they compare to other devices in the product category.   … [Read more...] about The best DIY home security systems of the year

"Now seems like the right time to remind you all—both lovers and haters—why we started this platform," the message reads. "We believe privacy is paramount and free speech essential, especially on social media. Our aim has always been to provide a nonpartisan public square where individuals can enjoy and exercise their rights to both. We will resolve any challenge before us and plan to welcome all of you back soon. We will not let civil discourse perish!" … [Read more...] about Parler seems to be sliding back onto the Internet, but not onto mobile

Instagram now has a new way for you to show off your creativity. The social media platform last week launched its TikTok competitor Reels, which lets you film, edit and post 15-second videos in the Instagram app. Reels, available now in the US, looks like it'll give social media influencers and other creators a new way to make and share short-form content.  … [Read more...] about Instagram Reels tutorial: How to use the TikTok competitor

"I wish it hadn't happened, but we're recovering a lot of materials that were in the house that the family hadn't seen since the looting in the '70s," Bagley told Live Science, adding that Rodnell Collins has been able to identify toys that he played with and pieces of his mother's mixing bowl. "What I think we're really going to find is, Ella's story more than Malcolm's story here. She was the one who bought most of the materials in the house." … [Read more...] about Centuries-Old Artifacts Discovered Beneath Malcolm X’s Childhood Home