Gadgets

How Linear Actuators Are Advancing Home Automation Technology

Published

5 years ago

March 14, 2018

Nowadays we are used to surrounding ourselves with gadgets. Even so, there still are things that until recently felt somewhat strange to have in our homes, as we only saw them in factories before. Linear actuators, that create motion in a straight line, were mainly used in industrial machinery and in computers until recently. Now, we can use them in order to turn our homes into really great ones by making our lives easier and automatize many aspects of our lives. Besides computers, linear actuators can now be used to automatize a series of things in our homes. Whether you would like a TV that only pops up when you want to watch it or you would like to make your kitchen cabinets a lot smarter, linear actuators can help. To learn more, please visit https://www.actuatorzone.com/actuators.

One might say that home automation is not important. Of course, it isn’t crucial, however, it can be quite useful. For example, if you don’t have a lot of space in your home, the fact that you can hide your TV whenever you don’t use it can create the feeling that your home is larger, as there is more free space in it. According to Actuator Zone, electric linear actuators don’t only allow for TV lifting, they are also useful in lifting tables, columns, and what not. With the help of linear actuators, you can use your space a lot more wisely and in accordance to your needs at one particular time.

Of course, linear actuators can do a lot more than just hiding your TV, your table, or your spice racks. People can also use them to almost fully automatize their homes and then control everything remotely. Only a few years back, we thought that these actions were only possible in SciFi movies. Now, they are here to make our lives a lot easier and more comfortable. Linear actuators are easy to use even by those who choose to automatize their homes on their own.

As you can see, with every year, things get even crazier and more impressive when it comes to home automation. Things that seemed impossible a few years back are now common. While these automations tend to make us a little lazier, as we can perform more and more actions without even standing up, they also make our lives easier. In some cases, they can actually make the difference between being able to lead a normal life or fully depending on someone else, even for the most usual things like turning on lights or opening doors.

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Consoles

More PS5 Metal Gear Solid remakes? Konami Must Know

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5 days ago

June 1, 2023

Zach Riley

Want more classic Metal Gear Solid remakes on PS5? You’ll need to speak Konami’s language—dollar bills—to express your desire.

“Regarding remakes of previous games in the series other than Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, we will listen to player demand and consider accordingly,” a Konami official told IGN.

Konami explained that “we chose Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater because it depicts the birth of Big Boss (Naked Snake), which is the starting point of the Metal Gear series.” Fans wishing it would last forever contributed.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, yes? Maybe you’ll buy another disc to show Konami you’ll pay again?

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Consoles

Sony Accused of Abusing Industry Dominance

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6 days ago

May 31, 2023

Zach Riley

The Romanian Competition Council is investigating Sony for abusing its console gaming market dominance. How exactly? The RCC says Sony sells video games exclusively through the PlayStation Store and blocks competing distributors from accessing activation codes.

“These practices would have reduced the purchasing options for PlayStation-compatible video games, leading to higher prices for video games on this type of console,” the RCC’s press release (in Romanian) states on ResetEra. These practices discourage Romanian studios from making PlayStation-compatible games.

The RCC is serious, too, having inspected Sony’s European headquarters to find out what happened. The press release states that “1.3 million console video game users” and “127 video game development studios” would be affected by Sony’s anti-competitive practices.

We’re not lawyers, but we believe digital game codes can’t be bought from other retailers, preventing price competition. Sony allowed the practice until a few years ago, so it’s interesting that it’s back.

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Consoles

Sony Expects 108 Million PS5 Sales This Generation

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1 week ago

May 30, 2023

Zach Riley

After the COVID-19 supply collapse, Sony CEO Jim Ryan is optimistic about PS5 sales. The Sony executive anticipates the PS5, the best-selling console for months, will sell 108 million units.

That’s difficult stuff considering Sony needs to sell 70 million more PS5s. Since supply has increased, consoles are selling like hotcakes in major countries, suggesting the firm is above 40 million.

Ryan stated in a recent games business briefing webcast and Q&A (thanks, TweakTown):

“The 70 million, I think, is the existing PlayStation 4 user base, and while we would hope to convert a large number of those people, we will definitely target and definitely be successful in bringing large numbers of gamers who did not own a PlayStation 4, and in many instances, who have never owned a PlayStation at all.”

Mr. Ryan’s numbers—should we focus on the 108 part?

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