The iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple’s latest flagship smartphone, features impressive features and capabilities. One of the most notable improvements is its support for up to 45 watts of wired charging, which promises to deliver faster charging times compared to its predecessors. To put this claim to the test, a comprehensive charging speed comparison was […]
When deciding between the Apple Watch Series 10 and Series 9, several factors come into play, including design, display, materials, features, performance, battery life, and overall value. By carefully considering these aspects, you can make an informed decision that best suits your needs and preferences. The video below from Simple Alpaca gives us a look at the two […]
Apple has once again captured the attention of tech enthusiasts worldwide with the release of the highly anticipated iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. These new devices come with a wealth of exciting features, design updates, and a vibrant array of color options. In the video below, ZoneOfTech takes us through the unboxing experience, highlighting […]
For any pet parent, bath time is often the beginning of chaos. Unless you have a pet who obediently sits through their bath, the real challenge kicks in when your dripping wet cat or small dog dashes through the house, leaving a trail of wet paw prints and soaked furniture in their wake. You might have a towel ready, but drying hyperactive pets can feel like a battle beyond the bathing activity. Now sure, you could bust out a hairdryer and groom your little furry one (unless the sound of the hairdryer terrifies them), but the folks at PetSnowy may have designed a better alternative – the SMILE Dryer Box. Instead of struggling to keep your home dry and your pet calm, this unique dryer box offers a solution that promises to make bath time smoother for everyone involved. Imagine your pet comfortably seated in a cozy, transparent box, drying off without the high heat or noise of a traditional blow dryer. No more chasing them around the house. Just a calm, controlled drying experience that leaves your pet fluffier than ever, and your living room, blissfully dry.
The PetSnowy SMILE is essentially a small, enclosed drying box designed specifically for pets. Created to be highly efficient, safe, and comfortable, the PetSnowy SMILE uses a sophisticated drying system along with outlets to dry your pet while keeping the entire box ventilated throughout the process. Once your pet is placed inside, the Dual Brushless Crossflow Drying System circulates air from the bottom, creating a steady, gentle airflow that dries their fur without the need for harsh, high heat. Unlike traditional drying methods that can stress pets out, the SMILE dryer uses controlled airflow to keep your pet comfortable, reducing drying time while also preventing tangles and discomfort. A transparent glass casing allows your pet to stay aware of their surroundings, reducing anxiety, and the entire process is closely monitored by built-in LCD screens that display drying progress, temperature, and wind speed. With its compact size and thoughtful design, it’s like having a personal drying station that’s safer and more efficient than conventional alternatives. The entire system is designed to be shock-proof, and without the upper hood, the PetSnowy SMILE’s base transforms into a cat’s nest, allowing them to get acclimatized to it and feel relaxed while sitting in it.
Visually, the PetSnowy SMILE dryer looks almost like a pet kennel, albeit with a transparent exterior. This might seem like a small detail, but if you’ve ever tried to put a cat in an enclosed space, you’ll know how much they hate not being able to see what’s happening around them. With the clear tempered glass design, your pet can see their surroundings, allowing them to feel more at ease. The choice of material here is also incredibly practical. The glass is durable and scratch-resistant, so even the feistiest pets won’t cause damage. On top of that, the outer housing is designed with ample airflow to ensure your pet stays safe and comfortable while they dry, with no suffocating, stuffy enclosure to worry about.
The device comes built with a robust design that’s practically pet-proof. The high-quality tempered glass is scratch-resistant and made to last, while being unbreakable and generally safe for pets and you. The design also emphasizes safety, with a non-electrified upper housing that removes the risk of electric shock, so your pet stays safe no matter what… And if you’re the kind of person who values easy maintenance, you’ll appreciate the modular design that makes cleaning and upkeep a breeze. It’s easy to disassemble and clean, ensuring a hygienic environment for your pet every time they step in for a dry-off.
Powering the dryer is the Dual Brushless Crossflow Drying System (located at the bottom of the dryer), ensuring your pet dries quickly without the need for high heat, which can be uncomfortable or even harmful. High-velocity airflow circulates around your pet, cutting down drying time dramatically, making it particularly helpful for long-haired breeds that take forever to dry. And because this system doesn’t rely on extreme heat, it’s gentle enough for all coat types, keeping your pet cozy rather than stressed. Plus, no more soggy towels piling up or fur-filled blow dryers overheating—this setup gets the job done without the usual hassle.
More than simply drying, the SMILE box dryer creates a spa-like experience for your pet. Advanced Negative Ion Technology fluffs their fur up while reducing shedding. If your pet sheds like crazy (and most do), the negative ions help to separate and smooth each strand of fur, making it softer, fluffier, and much less likely to end up all over your floors and furniture. So, not only will your pet look and feel their best, but you’ll also find yourself doing less vacuuming and lint-brushing. In a way, it’s almost like sending your pet to a groomer, but in the comfort of your own home, and without the hefty price tag.
The PetSnowy SMILE box dryer is packed with features designed to make life easier for you, the pet parent. The dual LCD screens give you real-time updates on temperature, wind speed, and the drying stage, so you’re never in the dark about how things are going. If that wasn’t enough, the dryer even offers app support, allowing you to control settings remotely from your smartphone. You could step away to attend a meeting or quickly grab a snack while keeping an eye on your pet’s drying progress from another room (while also avoiding your pet trying to steal your snack!) When the cycle is done, you’ll get a notification on your phone.
Your pet may seem reticent at first, but with enough use, they’ll come to love the pampering experience… while also letting go of their post-bath stress, so to speak! Your pet gets a first-class grooming session, while you on the other hand, don’t have to deal with dripping pets tearing through your living room, or even endless fur-shedding. It’s a win-win if you ask me!
Designed by Dragon Tiny Homes, the Vista is a cozy abode that strikes a perfect balance between size and features. Occupying 204 sq ft, the home includes a compact yet comfortable interior. The home contains two bedrooms and a small working space. It is based on a double-axle trailer and features a length of 24 feet. It is equipped with a cement board siding finish and has plenty of glazing to allow natural light to stream throughout the day.
The interior of the home is finished in shiplap and paired with vinyl flooring. As you enter through the front door, you are welcomed by the kitchen. The kitchen includes an oven with a four-burner propane-powered stove, a sink, a fridge, and plenty of cabinetry and shelving. It also includes quartz countertops. There is also space for a washer/dryer. Opposite the kitchen is a dining table, which can seat two people. The table can also double up as a home working area.
The kitchen and dining areas are linked to the living room which houses a sofa and a small table. A projector with a drop-down screen has been installed as well, it can be controlled via a remote. The opposite end of the home includes a bathroom that can be entered through a sliding barn-style door. The bathroom is equipped with a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower.
The main bedroom can be accessed through a storage-integrated staircase from the living room, while the second bedroom can be reached via a removable ladder. The second bedroom is located above the bathroom, and both rooms are typical loft-style tiny home spaces with low ceilings, a double bed, and storage. The Vista tiny home is priced at US$60,000.
Although the home is small by the stand of typical North American tiny homes, it is well-equipped and furnished with the essential amenities. The home’s interior and theme are cozy and comforting, allowing residents to feel at ease, and truly at home.
Ray-Ban’s Meta Wayfarer glasses have quickly become the intersection of fashion and technology, combining classic style with advanced smart features. Recently, Ray-Ban and Meta unveiled the new Shiny Transparent Wayfarer, featuring exposed internal components and Clear to Sapphire Transitions lenses. While this new model pushes the boundaries of what smart glasses can look like, the big question is: should you upgrade, especially if you already own a pair? Let’s break it down.
Designer: Ray-Ban + Meta
If Money Is No Object, Then Yes—Go for It
If price isn’t a barrier, the decision to upgrade is straightforward. At $429 USD, the Shiny Transparent Wayfarer offers a visually striking design that showcases the internal technology, creating a futuristic look that stands apart from the Matte Black version. The Clear to Sapphire Transitions lenses add another layer of sophistication, adapting to light conditions and giving the glasses a sleek sapphire tint when outdoors. This is an easy yes for those who enjoy staying at the forefront of wearable tech.
If You Want the New Lens Transition, It’s Worth Considering
If your current Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer comes with standard clear lenses or basic non-adaptive sunglasses, upgrading to the new Transitions lenses could make a big difference in how you use the glasses day-to-day. The Clear to Sapphire Transitions lenses offer a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor settings, making it easier to adapt to different lighting conditions without needing to switch eyewear. When you’re indoors, the lenses remain clear, providing a natural and unobstructed view. However, once you step outside, they automatically darken to a sleek sapphire tint, adding a touch of style and protecting your eyes from harsh sunlight. For anyone who finds themselves frequently moving between environments, this flexibility could be a major convenience.
On the other hand, if you already own a pair with Clear to Green Transitions lenses, the upgrade may not offer enough of a difference to justify the change. Both lenses provide the same adaptive functionality, adjusting to light to enhance your vision while adding a color tint. The real difference lies in the aesthetic—whether you prefer the cooler sapphire tint or the more classic green hue. If you’re satisfied with the current performance and look of your lenses, there may be little reason to make the leap unless the sapphire color truly appeals to you.
If You Want a New Design with Exposed Tech, Then Yes
The most noticeable difference in the new model is the Shiny Transparent frame. This design exposes the inner workings of the glasses, giving them a high-tech look that contrasts with the more traditional Matte Black frame. The transparent frame brings an aesthetic shift, showcasing the cutting-edge technology that powers the glasses in a more visually pronounced way. It’s an intriguing design choice for those who appreciate a bold, futuristic look.
If you’re drawn to a more tech-forward, modern aesthetic, this new design is worth considering. The transparent frame is eye-catching and adds a fresh dimension to the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer collection. For those who want their eyewear to make a visual statement, the exposed components are a step forward in wearable tech design. However, if you prefer a more classic and understated look of the Matte Black Wayfarer, you might find that the new frame doesn’t offer enough reason to make the switch.
For Me, It’s a Hard No
For anyone who already owns the Matte Black Wayfarer with Clear to Green Transitions lenses, upgrading to the new Shiny Transparent model may not be necessary. Your current pair offers the same core features—AI-powered assistance, a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and a touchpad for easy control. The Clear to Green Transitions lenses provide excellent functionality, and if you’re happy with the design and tech you already have, there’s no pressing need to make the switch.
The Introduction of AI-Powered Features
With the recent updates, Ray-Ban and Meta have significantly improved the AI capabilities of the glasses. Now, you can use voice commands by simply saying “Hey Meta” and follow up with additional commands without repeating the wake word. The glasses can also remember important details like where you parked your car or set reminders for when you land after a flight. The ability to send voice messages via WhatsApp or Messenger while your hands are occupied adds an extra layer of convenience for staying connected on the go.
One of the more impressive AI features is real-time video assistance. Whether you’re exploring a new city or browsing the aisles of a grocery store, Meta AI can offer real-time help by identifying landmarks or suggesting meals based on the ingredients you’re looking at. Additionally, real-time language translation for Spanish, French, and Italian can remove language barriers, and future updates will likely support more languages.
Expanding Partnerships with Major Platforms
The glasses also support deeper integrations with platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music, but Ray-Ban has expanded these offerings to include Audible and iHeart as well. Now, you can use voice commands to search and play music or audiobooks without touching your phone. This makes the listening experience even more seamless, allowing you to ask questions like “What album is this from?” while on the move. These expanded partnerships deepen the glasses’ role in day-to-day media consumption.
The collaboration with Be My Eyes is another significant step in making the glasses more accessible. This app, designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision, pairs users with sighted volunteers who provide real-time assistance. The glasses’ camera allows the volunteer to see what the wearer sees, enabling them to help with tasks like reading mail or navigating new environments.
Are You Going for It?
Ultimately, the decision to upgrade comes down to personal preference and how much you value the new design and lens options. If money isn’t an issue or you’re drawn to the transparent frame and sapphire lenses, the upgrade makes sense. However, if you’re content with your current Matte Black Wayfarer with Clear to Green Transitions lenses, there’s no pressing reason to switch. The new features and design are exciting, but your existing pair still holds up as a stylish, highly functional piece of wearable tech.
As extreme weather events become ever more common, climate risks are playing a role in many people's long-term decision-making. And few things are more long-term than buying real estate. In response, Zillow has announced a new partnership to bring climate risk information to its for-sale listings.
Property listing pages in the US will include data about flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality risks at that location. This section will also list any climate-related insurance requirements for that property. The information is being provided by First Street, a specialist in climate risk financial modeling. The climate data is rolling out this year to the Zillow website and iOS app, while Android is expected to get the update early next year. Some locations have already been updated to show climate data on the web.
Those five risk categories are also being applied to Zillow's interactive map search view. Each of the different climate concerns has a color-coded visualization to show the risk levels across the country or in a smaller region. It's valuable information for anybody in a position to make that big homebuying leap. For everybody else, it may add simply a touch of gloomy reality to the gleeful experience of scrolling through absurd and/or overpriced houses.
Zillow also introduced improvements to its AI search feature earlier this month.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/zillow-is-adding-climate-risk-data-to-all-us-for-sale-listings-220038971.html?src=rss
X suspended journalist Ken Klippenstein’s account earlier this afternoon. X’s Safety account says they issued the temporary suspension “for violating our rules on posting unredacted private personal information, specifically Sen. [J.D.] Vance’s physical address and the majority of his social security number.”
Several news outlets that received the vetting dossier of the Republican vice presidential candidate leaked by hackers chose not to publish the sensitive document since it contained personal information. Klippenstein felt the dossier was newsworthy and decided to publish it on Substack and his social media channels and one of them took down his account.
Engadgethas viewed the dossier and can confirm the details mentioned by X’s Safety team are present and unredacted in Klippenstein’s copy of the document except for the last four numbers of Vance’s social security number.
Klippenstein explained his decision to buck the media’s trend and release Sen. Vance’s dossier on his Substack. President Trump’s campaign has accused Iran’s government on more than one occasion of hacking into its files and releasing the dossier back in June. Other news outlets chose not to release the document but Klippenstein says he felt they declined “in fear of finding itself at odds with the [US} government’s campaign against ‘foreign malign influence’” referring to the National Counterterrorism Center’s organization of the same name that seeks to prevent interference in elections.
“I disagree,” Klippenstein added. “The dossier has been offered to me and I’ve decided to publish it because it’s of keen public interest in an election season.”
The suspension extends beyond Klippenstein’s account. X has flagged the link to the dossier and automatically prevents anyone who attempts to post it. Those who do receive a warning from X saying “We can’t complete this request because this link has been identified by X or our partners as being potentially harmful.”
X (then Twitter) updated its policy on “hacked materials” after it blocked stories about Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020, saying it would allow stories about hacked materials but not links to the material if it was published by the hacker or someone working “in concert” with them.
Update, September 27 2024, 1:55PM ET: Meta will also block the sharing of the newsletter containing Vance's personal info, according to a Washington Post report. The company told the Post sharing the dossier was in contravention of its policies on hacked materials and foreign meddling.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-suspends-journalist-ken-klippenstein-after-he-published-jd-vance-dossier-214219066.html?src=rss
Oracle Red Bull Racing dominated the last season with RB19, and through halfway this season they were looking the dominant force until after the summer break when McLaren put more than a foot in the door for claiming this year’s championship. While the battle on the track is going to be more intense than ever until the final race off the track fans can revel in the experience of sim driving in the Red Bull’s untouchable (in fact F1’s most successful car) RB19.
The dominant F1 racing team has revealed their first-ever motion simulators based on the RB19 that became one the most dominant car during the 2023 championship. Red Bull has collaborated with Memento Exclusives who have tons of experience in motorsports to craft the limited-edition simulators. To keep everything authentic to the last detail, they’ve used the same materials and processed as done on the actual racing cars.
This results in the exact same experience while driving the real Red Bull F1 car on the daunting circuits of motorsports. Of course, you’ll have the opportunity to navigate those chicanes or brake late like Max if you’ve somehow got his reflexes and skills. The sim comes complete with state-of-the-art technology like haptic actuators and rumble feedback courtesy of the D-Box haptic motion system to make everything feel as authentic as in real life. There are adjustable Heusinkveld gaming pedals, a custom Rexing Mayaris steering wheel, AOC 49” curved gaming monitor and high-end speakers for audio realism. So, these sims are it for Red Bull Racing and hardcore gaming fans.
The Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 Racing Simulator can be bought right away for a mind-numbing price of $136,668 through F1Authetics. Along with these racing sims, they’ve also revealed the limited-edition RB18 and RB19 show cars which are available for purchase. Motorsports lovers bit fat bank accounts can own either the RB18 or RB19 cars featuring Max Verstappen or Sergio Pérez liveries. In addition, fans will get a 1:8 scale model and the special edition liveries from the Miami and Las Vegas races. For those who cannot fathom the thick prices of these show cars, there are memorabilia in the form of replica car parts and bodywork.