Philips Hue took the wraps off several new smart lamps and upgrades, including a portable lamp, a new twist on its physical switch, new indoor downlights, and a smattering of other upgrades. The new Philips Hue Go lamp offers a lot of the same features as the previous generation packed into a new form factor. A wireless charging base lets you grab it and go with minimal fuss. The stem has a grip to help you move it around while a single button cycles through different scenes. The standalone runtime on the lamp is 48 hours. Expect to see this one on store shelves by the end of the summer for $160. The new Philips Hue Tap gives you quick access to four user-determined lighting scenes, and a dial surrounding those buttons gives full dimming control. Like the previous generation, it can be removed from its wall mount and used anywhere around the house. You can snag this one now in either black or white for $50. A new version of the slim Signe lamp will be coming out in mid-July in … [Read more...] about Philips unveils new Hue Go lamp and Tap switch | Digital Trends
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Gay Pride & Prejudice creators on updating Jane Austen | Digital Trends
In the two centuries since her life and death, Jane Austen has been the go-to author for commentary on love and class. From Amy Heckerling’s still relevant Emma update Clueless to Netflix’s upcoming fourth-wall-breaking adaptation of Persuasion , her works are still in demand by creatives and audiences alike. Her most famous novel, Pride & Prejudice , is getting not one but two queer adaptations this month. The first, Fire Island , reimagines the author’s masterpiece as a sexual farce at a popular gay destination while Gay Pride & Prejudice utilizes the increasingly popular podcast medium to comment on the changing nature of queer relationships in the wake of the 2015 Supreme Court decision that affirmed marriage equality. Digital Trends recently chatted with the creator and lead stars of Gay Pride & Prejudice to discuss why Jane Austen is still relevant in 2022 and how Pride & Prejudice is the ideal novel to reflect the LGBTQ community. … [Read more...] about Gay Pride & Prejudice creators on updating Jane Austen | Digital Trends
Twinkly Dots review: Nice to look at, but nothing new | Digital Trends
Twinkly Dots MSRP $115.00 Score Details “The Twinkly Dots corner the market with a unique shape and aesthetic design and offer a variety of dynamic light patterns to pick from.” Pros Long and flexible Numerous light patterns to choose from Unique shape Cons Pricy More decorative than useful Smart lights have been around long enough that new kinds of smart lights need to bring new functionality, not just a new shape. That’s where the Twinkly Dots fit — a new shape of light that doesn’t bring new functionality to the table. They’re soothing to look at, and while the new design makes them far less bulky than traditional LED strings , it’s just not enough to set them apart from other lights on the market. Contents Design and setup Twinkly, Twinkly, little app Pricing How smart are these lights? Our take Design and setup The Twinkly Dots have a premium feel from the moment you pull them out of the box. … [Read more...] about Twinkly Dots review: Nice to look at, but nothing new | Digital Trends
HDMI Firewall Dongle Protects an Unexpected Attack Vector
Any device sporting a chip and some form of communications protocol can be hacked - that's almost as strong a law as those governing gravity. And sometimes, threats come from where you'd least suspect them. An electronics project by user kingkevin - uploaded on source code repository CuVoodoo git - now aims to help consumers and businesses to protect themselves from an attack vector that's frequently forgotten: a simple HDMI port. Enter the HDMI Firewall. The HDMI firewall is little more than a physical dongle that can be directly connected to the HDMI port you want to secure. It works by blocking all data that's not related to video and audio streaming. One dongle is required per port to be protected, but they can be repurposed across different devices with a bit of work. Image Image Image While we may think of HDMI connectors as mere passthroughs for audio and video data, there are a number of parallel … [Read more...] about HDMI Firewall Dongle Protects an Unexpected Attack Vector
The best kids movies on Netflix right now (June 2022) | Digital Trends
Kids are getting out of school this month. Are you prepared to entertain them all day? With your trusty Netflix subscription by your side, you can weather the storm of the children being home all day, every day. Netflix has a ton of kid-friendly movies available, but, naturally, you want to make sure you know what they’re watching. To help you find something appropriate and engaging, we’ve rounded up the best kids movies on Netflix right now. We’ve also rounded up the best kids movies on Hulu , the best kids movies on Amazon Prime Video , and the best kids movies on Disney+ if you don’t find what you’re looking for on Netflix. Recently added to Netflix Sing 2 pg 2021 The Golden Compass pg-13 2007 Sing 2 (2021) new 49 % 7.4/10 pg 110m Genre Animation, Comedy, Family, Music Stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson Directed by Garth Jennings watch on … [Read more...] about The best kids movies on Netflix right now (June 2022) | Digital Trends