The Smart Home Industry Needs a Change in Perspective

The Smart Home Industry Needs a Change in Perspective

“What Should the Brain of a New Era Smart Home Look Like?” Author | Liu Wei Editor | Wang ChuanIn the episode “White Christmas” of Black Mirror, the memory egg Cookie, which clones the owner’s consciousness, knows every detail of the owner’s life, understands when to wake her up, when to prepare breakfast, and even … Read more

Switching All Devices to Type-C: My Troubles Have Just Begun

Switching All Devices to Type-C: My Troubles Have Just Begun

As of 2025, devices using the USB Type-C interface are ubiquitous. From smartphones, tablets, and computers to small fans, shavers, and electric toothbrushes, this reversible connector is almost everywhere. However, the ideal scenario of one cable and one connector for everything seems yet to be realized. Next, IT Home will discuss the “pits” behind the … Read more

C++ Programming Example: Implementing Data Validation Dropdown Menus in Excel

C++ Programming Example: Implementing Data Validation Dropdown Menus in Excel

Hello everyone! Today, I will guide you through implementing a very useful data validation dropdown menu feature in Excel using C++. Just like in Excel, where you can set cells to only allow selection from predefined values, we can achieve this interactive method in our own programs. This example not only enhances user experience but … Read more

A Major Shift in Smartwatches? OPPO Watch Enters the IoT Market

A Major Shift in Smartwatches? OPPO Watch Enters the IoT Market

“ OPPO is no longer just a mobile phone company; smartphones are merely a vehicle for OPPO to serve its users. In the future, not only OPPO but the entire industry will no longer have purely mobile phone companies.” If this statement came from a media commentary, some might think it is just a gimmick: … Read more

Choosing Between Smartwatches and Fitness Bands: 3000 Yuan or 300 Yuan?

Choosing Between Smartwatches and Fitness Bands: 3000 Yuan or 300 Yuan?

When the Apple Watch SE was released, many praised Apple’s conscience. This is because, apart from lacking blood oxygen monitoring and an always-on display, its features and design are almost identical to the flagship Apple Watch S6, yet it is priced 1000 Yuan lower. In fact, the well-reviewed and reasonably priced Apple Watch SE starts … Read more

Can Smartwatches Say Goodbye to Being ‘Beautiful Waste’ in 2024?

Can Smartwatches Say Goodbye to Being 'Beautiful Waste' in 2024?

Searching for “beautiful waste” on social media, smartwatches consistently rank high. They are expensive, and aside from their superficial “beauty,” they lack practical value, yet they provide significant emotional value, serving as a “digital treat” for contemporary youth. At first glance, “beautiful waste” seems like a derogatory term. However, upon closer inspection, it can be … Read more

Is Silence the Key? Don’t Make Me Educate Smart Homes Again

Is Silence the Key? Don't Make Me Educate Smart Homes Again

After a 90-minute workout, is that the most exhausting moment for Liu Genghong’s girls? No, it’s far from over. The hot and humid living room needs timely ventilation, which means opening windows or finding a dehumidifier, air purifier, or air conditioner, and pressing the start button for each. If smart appliances were installed at home, … Read more

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

Author: Qin Peng Published by the IoT Think Tank Please cite the source and origin Introduction Currently, NB can only serve as a supplementary means to meet specific application scenarios. There is no strong reason to achieve a nationwide NB network with no dead zones. 1. The Prosperity of NB In the eyes of many, … Read more

Why Are More and More Smartphones No Longer Supporting Memory Cards?

Why Are More and More Smartphones No Longer Supporting Memory Cards?

Historically, our smartphones have supported memory cards. However, since the release of Apple’s iPhone, an increasing number of smartphones, especially Android devices, have begun to drop support for memory cards. Why is this happening? There are many reasons, and let the editor of ROM Base explain them slowly. 1. The Design Trend of the Android … Read more

Industry Research | Applications of Virtual Reality Technology in the Automotive Industry

Industry Research | Applications of Virtual Reality Technology in the Automotive Industry

With the rapid development of electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing in the automotive market, virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely applied in the automotive industry. Major manufacturers such as FAW, Changan, and Geely are actively laying out their VR strategies in the automotive field, continuously experimenting in areas such as VR reviews, VR scenarios, … Read more