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Voice assistants should be helpful, surely that’s why maker Jürgen Pabel decided to design his Raspberry Pi -powered voice assistance after the ominous villain HAL 9000 from 2001 A Space Odyssey. Not only does this voice assistant look the part, it functions as a real voice assistant with the help of open-source tool Kalliope . This HAL 9000 voice assistant looks just like the original design with a custom 3D printed housing and a round TFT display used to make the glowing red eye. It listens for voice commands and connects to the internet to complete tasks just as a regular voice assistant would — but with a spooky HAL 9000-themed design. According to his Hackaday profile, Pabel is a software and hardware hacker from Germany with a strong affinity for 3D printing . Not only does he tinker with microelectronics but you can also find a history of custom 3D-printable designs on his Thingiverse page. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 The brains of … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi HAL 9000 Voice Assistant Uses Pi Zero 2 W

ADT started as a telegraph-based alert system in 1874 and the security company has always endeavored to be at the cutting edge of protection services. It makes sense that the security firm would take advantage of the very latest technology available. More CES 2019 coverage Our CES 2019 Hub: The latest news, hands-on reviews, and more D-Link shows off smart plugs and water sensor at CES 2019 Sengled brings even more lights to Vegas with a new batch of bulbs Kasa Smart debuts A.I.-based smart home platform with security and lighting Now it looks like the company is making a more advanced move starting with an announcement during CES 2019 that ADT has completely redesigned its popular home security system to pivot further towards smart home technology , including new integrations with digital assistants, yet another video doorbell (video doorbell-palooza!), a mobile safety app, and new interactive crime maps. The company has been experimenting with smart home … [Read more...] about ADT’s Big News at CES 2019 is a Redesigned Smart Home Security System | Digital Trends

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro MSRP $540.00 Score Details “The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a truly luxurious smartwatch packed with proven, reliable fitness technology, but it's missing that something special, and the platform lacks wide appeal.” Pros Choice of size and design Luxury materials At least a week's battery life Fast and accurate GPS Comprehensive activity tracking and app Cons Some features are Huawei-only ECG feature is not ready No neutral design for the 43mm model Very limited app support The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a new product, but its features make it a bit of a “greatest hits” model in Huawei’s smartwatch range. It’s not drastically different from the Watch GT 3 in terms of technology, it has styling that harks back to the Watch GT 2 Pro , and it takes plenty from the Watch GT 2 Porsche Design smartwatch too. Plus, it has the new health tech that made the Watch GT Runner special. Contents Design … [Read more...] about Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review: Luxuriously limiting | Digital Trends

While it isn’t Memorial Day yet, some of the biggest retailers have already kicked off their sales with incredible offers. Memorial Day TV sales offer some of the steepest discounts of the year, making it the perfect time to upgrade your home theater setup. For example, today at Best Buy, you can pick up a stunning 65-inch Insignia F50 QLED 4K Fire TV for just $500, a massive $150 discount on the regular price of $650. That’s easily one of the best QLED TV deals you’ll find right now. Keep reading to discover what makes this TV the perfect centerpiece for your living room. If you’re looking for a fantastic viewing experience without breaking the bank, you should look into the best QLED TVs . These panels use a unique technology to achieve deep blacks and vivid colors without costing thousands of dollars, like OLED TVs. This Insignia F50 QLED TV is the perfect example, with excellent display quality at an affordable price point. The big 65-inch size is ideal for watching … [Read more...] about Get this 65-inch QLED TV for $500 in Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale | Digital Trends

Blue by ADT Video Doorbell review: Not done cooking yet MSRP $199.00 Score Details “The uninspiring hardware and an app badly in need of a redesign make this experience unpleasant.” Pros Clear video, even at night Facial recognition Watch all video feeds from the main app screen Cons Boring hardware Sluggish app Buried camera controls Delayed notifications What do you do when you’re a legacy security company that’s being constantly challenged by newcomers in the DIY sector ? Smart home tech makes the installation of security systems ranging from the complex to the rudimentary accessible to the everyday user. ADT saw that and adopted an “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” policy. Thus Blue by ADT was born . Contents It’s a gray box Crispy video quality Then it all falls apart, due to the app Our Take One of the focal points of the Blue by ADT security system is the Blue Doorbell Camera. This is a … [Read more...] about Blue by ADT Video Doorbell Review: Not Done Cooking Yet | Digital Trends