Home Automation: Temperature Controlled Relay For Fan And Heater Using Arduino

Step 1: Parts Needed

Category	Quantity	References	Value
Resistors	2	R1-R2	10K
Integrated Circuits	1	U1	LM35
Transistors	2	Q1-Q2	NPN
push button	2	COLD,HOT	SW-SPST-MOM
arduino	1	DUINO1	ARDUINO UNO R3
lamp	1	12v	heating
LCD	1	LCD1	16x2
Motor	1	12v	cooling

some wires also ;)

Step 2: How to make it

Step 3: Programing Arduino

click here to download arduino program

InkCase i6 Gives iPhone a Secondary e-Ink Screen

The inkCase i6 is an iPhone 6 case that can double as an e-reader, allowing you to use the back of your iPhone almost as easily as the front. Think it sounds weird? Read on.

Oaxis developed the original InkCase as a crowdfunded project that was successful enough for the company to develop a newer, better, iPhone 6-compatible version in the inkCase i6. Essentially, this case has a black screen with white e-ink letters and shapes in a very minimalistic style. The screen-on-the-back-of-your-screen uses its own interface hub called inkCase Now, which can receive pushed notifications about weather, news, messages, and more. The hub also lets you access several iPhone apps and features, based on what you want the e-ink screen to mirror.

At this point, you can be forgiven for wondering…well, what the point is. The iPhone already has a screen. But Oaxis is quick to point out the convenience of having a simpler e-ink alternative on the back of your phone.

For example, you can read eBooks on that secondary screen without worrying about glare and, because the only draw on the iPhone battery is for the Bluetooth connection, you won’t drain your battery doing it. If you like to take your iPhone on a run or a bike ride, you can chart your stats and check on your progress without worrying about sweaty fingers or the glare from the sun. The screen can also give you updates and notifications without the need to unlock or wake up your phone.

One final note about the inkCase i6: It’s surprisingly slim. The case only takes up 4.2mm of width, not much different from an average iPhone case. It features a snap-on design made from polycarbonate.

The inkCase i6 will be available sometime in the spring, with no firm word yet on pricing.

Rooting Your Android Device To Unlock Its True Potential

If you’re considering rooting your Android phone or device, there’s no better time than the present. While Android started as an operating system that prided itself on its free and open nature, manufacturers have essentially come along and stripped most devices of the freedom the platform intended to provide. But fear not, you have options, and rooting your device opens you up to possibilities that simply wouldn't be possible otherwise.

What is Rooting?

Rooting is essentially hacking the operating system on your phone in order to elevate your user permissions. By doing this, you have access to features and options that are locked by default when the manufacturers ship the phones. You see, as opposed to a PC, you aren’t the administrator of your device by default – the manufacturer is. You can, however, change this by rooting your device, and today we’re going to show you how.

Disclaimer:With simple programs and instructions, the risk of anything bad happening are decidedly minimal, but you’re dealing with an electronic device, and as such we can’t be held responsible if you were to mess something up.

While there are several programs you can use to root your Android device, the one that has the fewest problems, and highest rate of success is a program called Kingo Android Root, so that’s what we’ll be using today. To get started, you’ll first need to see if your device is supported by the program. If it’s not, there are others out there, but Kingo does support most popular Android devices, so it’s a great choice for the simplicity and reliability it offers.

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How to Root Your Android Device

Before we begin, it’s important to make a backup of your device in case something were to go wrong. Chances are minimal, of course, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry; right? For the backup itself, there are dozens of apps in the Android app marketplace that will do the job for you. Helium Premium ($4.99) and G Cloud Backup (Free) are great options that will make backups of all your data at user-defined intervals and store it in the cloud.

Ready to get started?

1. Using your PC, download Kingo Android Root.
2. Install and run the program (on your PC).
3. Plug your phone into your PC and enable USB debugging mode (varies by phone model, but it is usually an option that pops up on its own once you plug the phone in via USB).
4. The program should detect your device and as if you’d like to root.
5. Select “root” and then wait as the program goes to work. Your phone may power on and off several times during this process. Warning: Don’t remove your device while the program is running!
6. Once the program completes, you’ll be notified via a pop-up on your computer screen. After that occurs, you can remove the USB cord.
7. Download Root Checker (Free) from the Google Play store to ensure that you have the correct permissions and that your device is indeed rooted.
8. Enjoy your rooted Android device!

Good luck, and happy rooting!

Hack: How to Use Your Tablet as a Second Monitor

Using two monitors is an absolute necessity nowadays for productivity, but not every PC you use will have a second screen. With tablets becoming more common (and having bigger screens), using an Android tablet or iPad as a second monitor is a quick and convenient hack setup to help increase productivity. While it’s obviously not as good as having an actual 21-inch monitor, setting up a tablet as a second display is incredibly easy and convenient (since, you know, most of us have a tablet nowadays). This hack is especially useful for those that want a second screen at the office, since you can’t exactly carry a monitor downtown and bring it to work with you. You can, however, fit a tablet in your bag to carry.

So, how do you use your Android device as a second screen?

1. Visit Google Play or the Apple Store to download whichever version of Air Display that you’ll need. (Alternatively, you can go here and click). It costs $4.99 on Google Play.
2. Second, you’ll need to visit Avatron’s site and fill-out the form to download Air Display on your desktop. (Enter your email and choose your OS version, then hit Download Now).
3. After the installation, restart your PC.
4. Once you’re back looking at your desktop, go to the desktop tray and right click on Air Display’s icon.
5. Make sure you have the app opened on your tablet.
6. On your desktop, click on your device and hit “connect.”
7. If you get an error message that says “Air Display could not communicate with the display device,” don’t worry — there is a simple solution. Instead of clicking on your device and connecting, click “Connect to Other” at the bottom of the desktop application, and enter “192.168.1.2” and hit OK.
8. You’re connected!
9. If you don’t intend on touching your tablet or phone while its connected to your PC, I recommend going into the Air Display settings and checking the “Presentation Mode” option. This will disable the keyboard & touch input on the screen.

Some Notes:

• Your PC and tablet/phone must be connected to the same WiFi network for Air Display to work.
• You can set up multiple connections (for example, you can use it at home and then bring it to work, install the software on your work PC, and use it there also).
• Air Display will work as a third display if you already have a second display connected. Awesome, right?
• There’s also a “Mirror Mode” option which just, well, mirrors your Windows screen. That seems pointless to me, though, but I’m sure it has a purpose.
• There are other apps that allow you to use your tablet as a third screen, but Air Display is the simplest to setup and has the quickest response time, in my experiences.
• There. Now you know how to use your tablet as a second screen.

Use your Android smartwatch with an iPHONE: Developer hack shows Apple notifications on a Moto 360 watch

• Hack was carried out by software developer Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh
• He used an iOS feature called Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS)
• This allows Bluetooth accessories to access iOS and show notifications
• Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh created an app on his iPhone using Android Wear code
• When a message is received on the phone, it also appears on the watch
• Hack is limited to intercepting notifications - the messages can't be viewed for example - but it shows the potential for pairing Android with iOS 

A major criticism of smartwatches is that the majority only work with specific brands and models of phone.

And even those that can be used across multiple devices are limited to specific operating systems.

But now, a software developer has created a workaround that lets an iPhone owner see notifications on their Android watch.

A video by Jerusalem-based Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh shows an iPhone running iOS 8 being paired with a Moto 360 watch running Android Wear.

To create the hack, Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh used an iOS feature called Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS).

In its developer library, Apple explained: ‘The purpose of the Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS) is to give Bluetooth accessories a simple and convenient way to access many kinds of notifications that are generated on iOS devices.

‘The ANCS is designed around three principles: simplicity, efficiency and scalability.

‘As a result, accessories ranging from simple LEDs to powerful ‘companion’ devices with large displays can find the service useful.’

It is used by the Pebble smartwatch, as an example, to pair and show notifications on iPhones and iPads. 

In the short clip, a notification appears on Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh's iPhone, the Message app icon ‘jumps’ and then the notification appears on the watch shortly after.

A video posted to Twitter (pictured) by Jerusalem-based Mohammad Abu-Garbeyyeh shows an iPhone being paired with a Moto 360 smartwatch. In the short clip, a notification appears on the iPhone, the Message app icon ‘jumps’ and then the notification appears on the watch shortly after

        

Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh used a feature called Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS). It is used by the Pebble smartwatch (left) to show notifications on iPhones and iPads. When Apple launches its Watch (right) the device will only connect with Apple products and it is unlikely the hack will work the other way

To connect the phones, Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh created an Android application kit (APK) designed around Android’s Bluetooth software.  

He then used this app to wirelessly connect to the ANCS on the iPhone.

Using this method, Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh used existing software and didn’t need to jailbreak the phone.

Jailbreaking is typically used to remove restrictions Apple places on its software and apps, but it can invalidate the warranty on the device.

Currently Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh’s hack is limited to only intercepting the notification - the messages themselves can’t be opened or interacted with on the watch.

But, it shows the potential for pairing Android with iOS.

Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh has also not released the APK yet and said on Twitter: ‘I’m not sure whether to make it open source or not yet, but it’s an APK that needs to be installed on the watch.’

When Apple launches its Watch next month the device will only connect with other Apple products and due to the firm's restrictions, it is unlikely Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh's hack will work the other way.

Read more:

• MohammadAG's files

To create the hack, Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh used 

• an iOS feature called Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS).
• He then connected the devices using an Android application kit (APK) based on Android’s Bluetooth software.
• He then used this app to wirelessly connect to the ANCS on the iPhone.
• Using this method, Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh used existing software and didn’t need to jailbreak the phone. 
• Currently Mr Abu-Garbeyyeh’s hack is limited and only intercepts the notifications.
• The messages themselves can’t be opened or interacted with on the watch, but, it shows the potential for pairing Android with iOS.

2 Apple iPhone 6s Rumors You Need To Watch

The introduction of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus might well prove a seminal moment for tech giantApple (NASDAQ: AAPL  ) when we look back on it decades from now. Apple's larger iPhones fueled the  most profitable quarterly report ever and should help solidify its uber-sticky ecosystem for years to come.

Just six months later, the industry is already rife with rumors regarding the next generation of Apple's iPhone lineup -- the purported iPhone 6s. Here are two interesting Apple rumors investors will want to track in anticipation of the device.

May the Force (Touch) be with youApple loves to heavily market new "flagship" technologies or features during its new product launches (think Siri , Touch ID, Apple Pay, etc.), and it's likely to do so again to differentiate the upcoming iPhone from competitors made by Samsung and other companies. The Wall Street Journal reported the company will borrow the Apple Watch's Force Touch as the iPhone 6s' new marquee feature. 

Apple developed Force Touch as a way to accentuate the Watch's user input capabilities. The company says the system can sense the difference between a "tap and a press," giving the user "instant access to a range of contextually specific controls." Force Touch is intended to increase the ways an Apple Watch user can interact with the forthcoming smartwatch by creating input based on the sensitivity of a user's contact with the iPhone 6s' screen. What's unclear is how this would enhance the iPhone 6s user experience. Within the limited confines of the Apple Watch's diminutive face, Force Touch serves a practical purpose. However, with the iPhone 6s likely to sport a large screen akin to the iPhone 6 line's, users won't face these size issues.

O the explanations offered, gaming seems like one possible area in which Force Touch's increased sensitivity could prove accretive to the iPhone 6s user experience, but that also seem to fall well short of a hallmark improvement in the technology. There's also the possibility that Apple will simply want to include Force Touch to create greater interoperability between Apple Watch and iPhone apps and Force Touch's value in the next-gen smartphone will be largely promotional. We'll need to get our hands on the Apple Watch to see just how beneficial Force Touch is in order to set expectations on its potential utility in the iPhone.

Pretty in pink?
That's right. The Wall Street Journal also reported that Apple is experimenting with increasing the breadth of the color options for the upcoming iPhone. This might sound trivial, but it could prove key for a few reasons.

The first reason is historical. Apple's color additions to its iPhone lineup have been far more calculated and sophisticated than they might initially appear. Although other colors like space gray have proven quite popular in critical markets like the U.S., the defining data point here is the gold color Apple introduced with the iPhone 5s. 

Although some cited the gold coloring option as gimmicky (and I'm not saying it isn't), it also proved immensely popular in China, a market that has become increasingly integral for Apple's financial performance over the years. When Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5s and 5c last year, the gold option sold out almost instantaneously in both Hong Kong and mainland China. The inclusion of the gold iPhone 5s was also cited as a reason initial sales nearly doubled for Apple in China during the 5s rollout. When Apple adds a color to its iPhone lineup, it typically does so for a very specific and calculated reason. And while I'm still scratching my head regarding the potential reason for a pink iPhone, aside from the obvious, I have faith that if this rumor comes to fruition it will likely prove equally logical.

It's also not impossible that the pink iPhone 6s rumor could actually be mistakenly referring to the possible iPhone 6c claimed to be in development. According to recent reports, Apple has tapped Intel to provide LTE chips for a forthcoming iPhone designed to target emerging-market consumers in Asia and Latin America. Although there is little detail at the moment, this sounds eerily similar to the two-tiered price structure Apple pursued with its iPhone 5s and 5c lineup prior to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus form-factor overhaul. And as the iPhone 5s and 5c likely proved more financially prescient than many give credit for, it certainly makes sense the pink device these reports refer to might actually be an Apple iPhone 6c prototype of some kind.

We still have roughly six months until the presumed Apple iPhone 6s, and potentially 6c, actually go on sale. More rumors will undoubtedly surface between now and then, so make sure to check back for all the latest on Apple's most important device.

"Hey Siri" will let you make speakerphone calls on iOS 8.3

Apple iPhone users are able to initiate a speakerphone call by using the phrase "Hey Siri" on the latest beta version of iOS 8.3. By asking Siri to make a call using the speakerphone, that is exactly how the call will be dialed. For example, if you say "Hey Siri, call Johnny Doe on speaker," the voice activated virtual assistant will make the call through the speakerphone as opposed to using the phone's internal speaker.

Besides allowing Siri to make calls for you via the speakerphone on the your handset, iOS 8.3 will add support for CarPlay, additional emoji and the ability to log into Google accounts using two-factor authentication. Speculation has Apple adding its new music streaming service in iOS 8.4.

There is no word yet on when iOS 8.3 will be disseminated. Apple has started offering public access to iOS beta builds starting with iOS 8.3, so if you follow the directions, you might be able to load iOS 8.3 beta 3 on your iPhone. Keep in mind that since beta versions of the OS are not ready to be rolled out to the general public, certain features might not work. But that is the risk you take as a public beta tester