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Building the Future of Smart Home Security

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It’s nearly impossible to find a household today that doesn’t have at least one connected smart home device installed. From video doorbells to robot vacuums, automated lighting, and voice assistants, smart home technology has invaded consumers’ homes and shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon. SimpliSafe works differently.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access. The light show. Imagine an arrow lying on its side, connected by a red reflector strip.

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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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This design of the 3D-printed periscope is quite light and consists of a 50-millimeter-diameter tube, two mirrors, and two printed parts. Personal connections are one of my primary sources of information about what is happening in Ukraine. The most useful for the military are periscopes, which volunteers disguise as needed.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The narrow LED head, daytime running, fog and tail lights allowed the designers to take up as little real estate as possible, making for a sleek look. The redesigned grille with LED accent lighting is not overly large, but the Mazda badge is probably the largest on any in the company’s line-up.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as keyless entry and remote locking and engine start.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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The electric-power steering was properly tuned to feel connected to the road, making for a fun drive that is more similar to a crossover than a truck. FordPass Connect offers convenience features such as remote door lock and unlock, remote keyless entry and engine start. Light and plug where it’s needed.

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Andrew Leland on Assistive Tech for the Blind

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Leland is gradually losing his vision due to a congenital condition called retinitis pigmentosa , which slowly kills off the rods and cones that are the eyes’ light receptors. They used a light-sensitive material—selenium­—to create a device in the twenties called the optophone. Or I might have had to use a Braille typewriter.