Smart thermostats are smart. These thermostats know the outside temperature, how long it takes for the room to reach a certain temperature, and whether you’re away or home.
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Tech fails! 7 devices and companies we can't believe got the green light
We always talk about gadgets you should try and products that make life better. But sometimes, we like to give you a heads-up. We’ll tell you, “Hey, don’t use this because it’s unsafe!”
For instance, we found five dangerous downloads that could obliterate your computer. Tap or click here to protect yourself from harmful software that could bring your digital life to a standstill. Today, just to mix it up, let’s talk about some remarkably bad ideas in tech.
These are apps, products and ideas that make you sit back and wonder, “Wait, who gave that the green light?” Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few bizarre ideas hit the stage, only to completely collapse in the spotlight. Here are some of the wildest failures through the years.
Epic fails!
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Weather. Before you say “boring,” you haven’t seen this site.
There are countless weather apps and websites out there, and most of us know the defaults that come loaded to our smartphones aren’t all that good. And one of the best options out there, Dark Sky, left Android for good this year. Tap or click here to find out why this user favorite is going away.
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Use a Nest thermostat? The temperature is rising
Texas and a few other states want customers to enroll their Nest and other smart thermostats in a program to help reduce power consumption. Texas was unprepared for this year’s record cold winter and they’re not ready for summer’s heatwave, either.
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Can you trust COVID temperature scanner tech?
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Google Maps is getting a new look - here's how to use it
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New radiation treatments give cancer patients a second chance at life
Open/download audioBeing diagnosed with cancer is one of the scariest things that can happen to a person. Thankfully, radiation treatments have come a long way. We talk with Dr. Cullen Taniguchi, radiation oncologist with MD Anderson Cancer Center, about the latest advancements in treating cancer with radiation, side effects and success rates. We uncover the unbelievable connection between the body temperature and the ability to heal. Listen to success stories of cancer patients who fought against the odds and recovered.
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What makes a smart thermostat smart?
Smart homes are becoming one of the fastest rising areas of tech happening right now. With smart plugs and virtual assistants, it seems like the possibilities are endless. This smart technology can do more than make your life more convenient. Smart thermostats can use data and artificial intelligence to save you more money than you think, and you won’t believe what’s possible.
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The most accurate weather information for your exact location
When it comes to weather, we trust our phones more than the guy on TV. Many apps are out there that provide weather information, but there’s a big problem with most of them. Traditional weather apps run forecasts by zip code or from national weather centers, which means they don’t cover where you’re actually standing. How often does your phone cheerfully say it’s a bright, sunny day while thunder is rocking the house?
Does your computer have a temperature?
Let’s list ways you can break your computer. Throw it out a window. Hit it with a hammer. Submerge it in the bathtub. Use it as a sled. Check it with your baggage at the airport.
Am I missing anything? Oh, yes. Let it get hot. Excess heat is a common cause of computer problems. Components can fail, or even melt if they get too hot. That’s why your computer has fans to cool it down.