The Verge

You can’t replace the battery in Lego’s Smart Bricks — and many of its sensors aren’t active yet

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. “There are more sensors that will be ...
Computer Weekly

UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has flicked the switch on O2 Satellite, a satellite-to-mobile service powered by Starlink Direct to Cell, in a move that extends the operator’s landmass coverage from 89% to 95% ...
Reuters

UK's O2 launches Europe's first smartphone satellite service

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Virgin Media O2 launched Europe's first satellite-to-mobile service on Thursday, bringing text messages, WhatsApp and Google Maps to customers using regular ...
AutoGuide

You Can Add TPMS Sensors to An Old Car. And It's Easier Than You Think

If you’re driving a beloved older vehicle, like a reliable sedan from the early 2000s, or a classic weekend cruiser, you’re likely missing out on one of the most underrated safety features of the ...
Hot Rod

What Is a Wideband O2 Sensor and Why It Matters More Than You Think

If you build engines, tune cars, or even just like mashing your foot on the throttle with conviction, you’ve probably heard the term “wideband O2 sensor” being thrown around at the track, dyno ...
Gizmodo

Aqara’s Latest Presence Sensor Knows When You’re Lying Down or Sitting Up

Aqara has announced the Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400, a new presence sensor that it says is precise enough to suss out whether you’re sitting, standing, or lying down. The FP400 builds on several past ...
CNET

Aqara's New Home Sensor Is Blind but Brilliant: Here's How It Watches You

This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already use. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...
SlashGear

Can You Clean A Car's O2 Sensor? (And Why You Might Need To)

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...
CNBC

Walmart deploys millions of new sensors in retail's first large-scale deployment of IoT tech

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec Walmart is deploying millions of ambient Internet of Things battery-free sensors throughout ...
Jalopnik

You Can Get Your TPMS Sensors Replaced At Costco. Here's What It's Likely To Cost

The Costco advantage doesn't just extend to your favorite grocery items and low-priced Interstate batteries. The warehouse retail chain also offers wholesale prices for tires, and they're a fantastic ...
AppleInsider

Apple Watch getting blood oxygen sensor back after 18 month absence

In a surprise Thursday announcement, Apple says that it is bringing the blood oxygen sensor feature back to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer. The returning feature will be part of an iOS 18.6.1 and ...
AutoGuide

Are You Making This Costly Mistake with Your Car's Fuel Efficiency?

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If your car experiences poor fuel economy, lacks power, feels sluggish, idles rough, or has an illuminated check ...