Smart light bulbs are arguably the most crucial technology product to launch in the past decade. Without these, the overall smart home industry might never have gotten its start. Philips Hue and LIFX are two of the most prominent smart lighting brands in the world. In general terms, they provide similar products: both product lines allow you to change colors, intensities, and lighting schedules at will. Beneath the surface, however, there are differences between the two. In this article, you’ll learn more about the product lines from LIFX and Philips Hue and see how they compare. In doing so, you’ll...
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A few weeks back, Apple added “Give me the news” to Siri’s repertoire of tricks in the the latest beta version of iOS. The feature comes as the company is readying its smart assistant for the imminent arrival of the HomePod, the company’s first smart assistant-driven device. The feature is now out of beta here in the States and the U.K. Asking Siri for the news will… 
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