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Costco’s five popular smart‑home gadgets—Ecobee Smart Thermostat with two sensors, Sonos Era 100, TP-Link Deco X60 mesh Wi‑Fi, SimpliSafe 13‑piece security kit, and Rachio 3 sprinkler controller—are highlighted for reliable performance, easy setup, and value across climate control, audio, networking, security, and outdoor watering.
Escape From Tarkov's upcoming 1.0 release on Steam aims to address past issues with cheaters by implementing new security measures, with the developer confident in their ability to protect honest players despite ongoing challenges and community criticism.
Google has issued a final reminder that Dropcam, Dropcam Pro, and Nest Secure will cease functioning on April 8th. Users are advised to check their emails for offers on replacement devices and to note that Nest Aware subscriptions will not be automatically canceled. Nest Secure users with Nest x Yale Locks must obtain a Nest Connect before the deadline, and those without a passcode set up must do so before April 8th to ensure continued access.
A study conducted by Vivint, a smart home company, using FBI data from 2017 to 2021, has found that crime rates increase in the weeks following the end of daylight saving time (DST) in the United States. The study reveals that robberies and vehicle thefts have the highest spikes, with a 64.4% and 61% increase, respectively, after DST ends. Other types of thefts, including burglaries, also saw an increase. Previous studies have suggested that keeping DST all year could reduce crimes, particularly robberies. Lawmakers have proposed the Sunshine Protection Act to eliminate the need for changing clocks in the fall, but the bill has not been passed.