The definition of a reverberation is a reflection of light or sound waves, or a wide reaching impact of an action. An example of a reverberation is the sound bouncing around in a large speaker. An example of a reverberation … Continue reading →

Signs your router’s been hacked Your router login is no longer effective. Foreign IP addresses are listed on your network. You’re receiving ransomware and fake antivirus messages. Can you be hacked through your router? Yes, in case if you’re still … Continue reading →

A simple, low-tech way to check if someone is on your WiFi is to look for a flashing green light on your router after unplugging or turning off anything in your home that connects to your WiFi. This method works … Continue reading →

While these instances are related to webcams built into computers, your phone is also at risk for being hacked.After all, once they hack a phone camera, they can easily see much more than what a laptop would be able to … Continue reading →

Go to alexa.amazon.com or open the Amazon Alexa app on iOS or Android.Click on one of the devices under Alexa Devices to open the settings specific to that device. Beside Device name click Edit. Type in a new name and … Continue reading →

Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface. (According to Wikipedia, the name is now also used as shorthand for “Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface.”) “Jobs was similarly on the fence about the names ‘iMac’ and ‘iPod,’ but failed to find a better … Continue reading →

Birth of smart virtual assistants: 1990s—Present Much later the market launch of the first smartphone IBM Simon in 1994 laid the foundation for smart virtual assistants as we know them today. Who created the first virtual assistant? IBM SimonThe birth … Continue reading →

Don’t Ask Alexa if She Works for the CIA It shut itself off,” says Reddit user Tsquare43. In a YouTube video, a woman asks, “Alexa, are you connected to the CIA?” Rather than responding with words, the device lights up … Continue reading →

Yes, you can use the Nest Cam as a baby monitor. The picture quality is excellent and the app is easy to use. But, a dedicated baby monitor will give you additional features. The Nest Cam makes sense if you … Continue reading →

Why Siri Hasn’t Caught On Lack of function. She doesn’t play well with children. Apple doesn’t really stand by her. Siri has privacy issues. She hasn’t been very available. There are other simpler and/or better options out there. Teachers may … Continue reading →

Apple’s system scans all images stored in iCloud Photos to see whether they match the CSAM database held by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Images are scanned on the device using a database of known CSAM … Continue reading →

Pairing Zigbee and ZWave Devices When Home Assistant comes back up, go to the Configuration tab. You should see options for Zigbee and ZWave integrations at the bottom. To add a Zigbee device, click on the corresponding button. Click on … Continue reading →

TuneIn Live is a premium Alexa Skill that enables Alexa customers to listen to TuneIn Premium content for an additional fee (unless they are already TuneIn Premium subscribers); including live NFL, NHL, and college football & basketball games, along with … Continue reading →

One of the ways the Nest Hub Max aims to differentiate itself from competing smart displays with built-in cameras is the addition of the Nest Camera. Basically, the display’s built-in camera can be used as a security camera for remote … Continue reading →

How do I enable TuneIn Live on Alexa? Open the Alexa companion app on your phone. Go to your top-right menu. Select Skills. Search for TuneIn Live. Click the enable button and say “Alexa, open TuneIn Live” to open the … Continue reading →