Feast Q&a: Daniel Olivella

The Matter standard made a splash during its unveiling thanks to claims that it would unify smart home technology and make devices more compatiblebut what is Matter, and has it really made a difference in smart homes?

Considering the benefits of gaining attention on social media, its unsurprising that some users resort to engagement farming. But in many cases, this practice is disingenuous and should be discouraged. Today, youll learn how to spot and counteract social media engagement farming.

Dear Amy: Forty-two years ago, my uncle died by suicide. I was very young at the time, and for years was told that he died in a car crash. It was only by accident that I discovered that he had taken his own life. He had a troubled life. It seems he never really felt at home in the world.

The world is dominated by AI, and Computex 2024 is no different. No matter where you look or what you read, it seems every new piece of hardware is riding the AI wavesome much better than others, it has to be said.

Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for Saturday, June 8, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.

A smart home platform lets you control and manage your devices from a single dashboard. There are multiple smart home platforms available today, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home (HomeKit), and the open-source Home Assistant.