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The newest Google Nest Learning Thermostat is an example of a Matter-compatible device. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) just released Matter 1.4, which supports more device types and offers new capabilities to make using Matter-connected devices more seamless than ever. Matter 1.4 supports solar-powered devices, including inverters, hybrid solar/battery systems, heat pumps, and water heaters. The latest release also offers enhancements and extra management features to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), thermostats, occupancy sensors, in-wall switches, and battery-powered devices. Also: One of the most dependable robot vacuums I’ve tested isn’t a Roborock or RoombaThe new release offers enhanced support for modems, access points, and set-top boxes. These devices can be designed to function as Wi-Fi access points and Thread border routers, providing more functionality to Matter-based smart homes. While many devices featuring enhancements in the 1.4 release already supported Matter, features have been limited. The current release adds more automation capabilities and gives users more control over their smart home devices through Matter. More
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When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, the AI chatbot soared in popularity because people were amazed at its ability to respond to any question with conversational and concise answers. However, ChatGPT lacked one major feature — access to current information. AI-powered search engines emerged to fill that gap.Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT and alternativesWithin months of ChatGPT launching, major search engines, including Google and Bing, infused generative AI (gen AI) into their platforms to offer conversational answers based on up-to-date information found across the internet. Other companies, such as Perplexity AI, also entered the space, building AI search engines from scratch to compete with the search engine giants. With the rise in competition, ChatGPT has even unveiled a web-browsing feature of its own that allows ChatGPT to function as a search engine. AI search engines offer users the same basic service but with significant differences in execution. Some options are more helpful than others, including differences in user interfaces, search results, and suggestions. To help you decide which AI search engine is worth using, ZDNET has tested the best tools we could find and provided notes on key specs and hands-on experiences. Let’s dive in. More
<!–> Most people rely on search engines, specifically Google, to find the most recent information about the world around them, and until now, that process has remained relatively efficient. However, artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) can make finding what you need even easier. Also: The obvious reason why I’m not sold on […] More
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