Securifi's Almond 'smart' routers now integrate with Nest products

Smart appliances and connected home technologies have been an exciting fork of technology but the disparate platforms as well as the need for an app for each device has made them quite hard to handle.

With a recent software update, Securifi's Almond and Almond+ routers have become capable and powerful control points for various sensors in the Nest family including the Nest Thermostat, the Nest Smoke Detector and the Nest Cam security camera. Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Philips Hue smart home products are already supported by Almond routers, which now makes it one of the best hubs for connected home.

Source: The Verge

Watch: Star Trek: Beyond's first trailer is out

Justin Lin of Fast and Furious fame takes over from J.J. Abrams for Star Trek: Beyond, the third installment of the rebooted cinematic franchise and really turns up the action and intrigue. There's lots of jumping, chases, impossible situations and funny moments that promise a less serious, more expansive Star Trek thrillride come July 22, 2016.

Hyundai recalling 10,800 Genesis coupes for detached driveshafts

Hyundai is recalling 10,800 Genesis Coupes manufactured between December 28, 2011, and April 6, 2015 for an issue affecting the differential, which could be misaligned with the crossmember of the rear suspension. In such cases, the bolts securing the differential may loosen, and could lead to the driveshaft disconnecting entirely, resulting in complete loss of propulsion.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

Source: AutoBlog

Taylor Swift to release concert film exclusively for Apple Music subscribers

Swift's gravitational pull is certain to draw newer artists into cutting exclusive deals with Apple Music, which can only help the upstart service gain momentum as it battles the likes of Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, Google Play Music and Microsoft Groove in the hotly contested streaming music service business. 

Taylor Swift has gone from challenging the idea of streaming music services, and calling out Apple Music to pay artists for streaming their music during the free trial period, to being the service's biggest ambassador.

Swift just announced Apple Music will have exclusive rights to show her 1989 World Tour LIVE Concert Film which comes on December 20th to subscribers worldwide. Seeing as Taylor Swift is arguably the biggest act in music today, this is a huge win for Apple Music as well as a shrewd move by Swift in aligning herself with one of the most powerful entities in the music industry.

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