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Apple Buys DarkSky

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Tim 3 Comments

All good things must come to an end and this appears to be the case for Dark Sky. On March 31, 2020, Dark Sky announced on their blog that they have a new home at Apple.

iOS App

There will be no changes to Dark Sky for iOS at this time. It will continue to be available for purchase in the App Store.

Android and Wear OS App

The app will no longer be available for download. Service to existing users and subscribers will continue until July 1, 2020, at which point the app will be shut down. Subscribers who are still active at that time will receive a refund.

Website

Weather forecasts, maps, and embeds will continue until July 1, 2020. The website will remain active beyond that time in support of API and iOS App customers.

API

Our API service for existing customers is not changing today, but we will no longer accept new signups. The API will continue to function through the end of 2021.

Best Weather Apps

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Tim 13 Comments

Of course, if you are looking for a weather app for your browser, you should definitely be using Weather Extension. But if you are in search of an app for your phone while on the go, here is a list of some of my favorites. Leave a comment below of your favorite weather app.

Dark Sky (iOS/Android)

Dark Sky is the most accurate source of hyperlocal weather information. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you’ll know exactly when the rain will start or stop, right where you’re standing. It’s almost like magic.

Powered by their own weather service, Dark Sky is the best source of accurate weather forecasts to help you plan your life. Install Link

Url Shortener Link History

February 27, 2020February 26, 2020 Tim 2 Comments

I recently added a new feature to my URL shortener extension that will show you the history of your short links. Just click on the history icon, and a list of the past 20 short URLs will appear. You can then click on any link to copy it to your clipboard. Hopefully, this will save you time finding all your short links.

Let me know in the comments below any new features you would like added to the extension.

Wireless Temperature Humidity Sensor

February 4, 2020February 2, 2020 Tim Leave a comment

If you have a need to wirelessly monitor the temperature or humidity of a room, attic or even a crawl space, the Govee Thermometer Hygrometer is a great device! I currently have 3 of them monitoring my attic, crawl space, and kid’s room. They have a nice screen but also sync over Bluetooth with your smartphone. They take 2 AAA batteries after a couple of months still are showing full for the battery status.

They are great for real-time temperature and humidity readings but also store 20-day historical data that can be viewed and exported from the app. You can also set high/low alarms for both temperature and humidity but since they are Bluetooth, you do have to be within 100 ft of the device to get an alert.

For $15, the Govee is a great deal and I highly recommend them!