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Yale: A Smart Security System for a Smart Home

Over the past week, I’ve had the opportunity to try out several products from Yale, a leading provider of home security solutions. The products I used were:

  1. Yale Smart Video Doorbell: A smart doorbell with an integrated camera.
  2. Yale Smart Indoor Camera: A smart indoor security camera.
  3. Yale Smart Outdoor Camera: A smart outdoor security camera.

The key advantage of the Yale system is the seamless connectivity between all the products. You can view a live feed from all cameras in one app, and receive real-time notifications for any motion detected or when the doorbell rings.

But here’s the best part: You can unlock your front door with a single tap in the app, while simultaneously watching a live feed from the camera!

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Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni: The King of Robot Vacuums?

A Special Review After Two Months of Use: The robot vacuum market in Israel is fiercely competitive, with new and advanced models arriving constantly. But after two months of intensive use of the Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni, I can confidently declare: this is the best robot vacuum I have encountered so far.

The Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni is a premium robot vacuum and mop combo from Ecovacs, marketed in Israel by Ronlight. It comes with a comprehensive set of advanced features designed to provide a completely automated, hands-free cleaning experience.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Coming to Mac

CD Projekt Red brings Night City to Apple Silicon

Oct 31st, 2024 – In a surprise announcement, CD Projekt Red revealed that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is coming to Macs with Apple silicon. This includes the new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro powered by the M4 family of chips. The game will be optimized to take full advantage of Apple’s Metal graphics API, promising impressive performance and stunning visuals.

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Deadly Days: Roadtrip Playtest #2 Hits the Gas! (And We Got an Early Look)

Cologne, Germany – Remember that awesome zombie-slaying, inventory-juggling roguelite I stumbled upon at Gamescom 2024? Well, get ready to hit the road again because Pixelsplit just launched the second public playtest for Deadly Days: Roadtrip, and it’s jam-packed with new features, improvements, and enough zombie guts to paint the highway red.

For those who missed the memo, Deadly Days: Roadtrip throws you into the driver’s seat of a zombie apocalypse road trip. Imagine a chaotic blend of reverse bullet hell and Tetris, where you’re dodging hordes of undead while frantically managing an inventory bursting with bizarre weapons and items.

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Shokz OpenFit Air Review: Freedom for Your Ears

Shokz has been making waves in the audio world with their unique open-ear technology, and the OpenFit Air are their latest and most accessible offering yet. These earbuds ditch the bone conduction of their predecessors for a more traditional air conduction approach, but keep the signature open-ear design that lets you enjoy your music while staying aware of your surroundings. But do they live up to the hype? Let’s dive in.

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Intel Unleashes Core Ultra 200S: The AI Revolution Comes to Desktop PCs!

As Intel’s guest in Berlin this past September, I got a first look at the future of computing. There, within the walls of the company’s main launch event for Lunar Lake, the new Intel Core Ultra 200S processor series was revealed to me – a significant leap forward that will change the game for gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts worldwide.

These new processors, developed in part in Israel, offer an unprecedented combination of performance, energy efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities. Leading the pack is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, a powerful flagship processor with 24 cores, promising to break new records and set a new standard for desktop PC performance.

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Zeekr X Long Range Road Test: Does this Electric Crossover Live Up to the Hype?

The Zeekr X, a compact electric crossover from Geely, landed in Israel earlier this year and took the market by storm. With a futuristic design, advanced technology, and impressive performance, the X offers a tempting package for those seeking an electric SUV that stands out from the crowd. We embarked on a long journey from Tel Aviv to Eilat and back to see if the X lives up to the high expectations.

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Streets of Rogue 2 Breaks Out of Early Access Jail, Demo Available Now!

But the full release is gonna take a little longer…

We heard a lot about Streets of Rogue 2 at Gamescom this year and chatted with the tinyBuild team about their upcoming open-world sandbox RPG. Now, developer Matt Dabrowski and tinyBuild have dropped a surprise “Island Alpha” demo on Steam, giving everyone a taste of the mayhem. This comes with news that the Early Access launch has been pushed back to give the team more time to polish the experience.

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