#connectivity-issues tag

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.

Gadgets

fromThe Verge

2 months ago

Ikea's cheap new smart home gear is struggling to get connected

Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart-home devices are experiencing widespread onboarding and connectivity failures across platforms, leaving many devices unpairable or unreliable.

World news

fromwww.dw.com

3 months ago

X outages affect thousands of users primarily in US

Elon Musk's social platform X experienced outages affecting tens of thousands of users worldwide, with over 41,000 US reports, 8,000 UK, and 2,400 in India.

Psychology

fromTheregister

4 months ago

Glitches on video calls linked to real-world decisions

Audiovisual glitches during video calls reduce hiring recommendations, patient confidence, and parole approvals by damaging interpersonal judgments.

Tech industry

fromwww.aljazeera.com

6 months ago

LIVE: Snapchat, other apps, sites down as outage hits Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services outage caused global connectivity problems for multiple companies, disrupting popular websites and apps including Fortnite, Snapchat and Duolingo.

Pets

fromWIRED

6 months ago

With Petlibro's Scout Smart Camera, Even Your Pet Now Lives in a Surveillance State

Petlibro's AI Scout camera recognizes up to five pets, pans 360°, and offers two‑way audio but suffers Wi‑Fi disconnects, buggy performance, and subscription limits.

fromZDNET

8 months ago

My internet went down - but this TV USB port trick made the outage more bearable

Most modern smart TVs come equipped with USB ports, which are often underused. These ports can be utilized for various purposes, including broadcasting local media files and troubleshooting issues.

Digital life

fromThe Atlantic

8 months ago

Decent Airplane Wi-Fi Will Forever Be Just a Year Away

In-flight Wi-Fi service remains inconsistent and often fails to meet passenger expectations despite advancements and promises of better connectivity.