A federal inmate was charged Friday with attempted murder in the prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. John Turscak stabbed Chauvin 22 times in the law library at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, with an improvised knife, federal prosecutors said. 

Former officer who killed George Floyd was stabbed 22 times on Black Friday; fellow inmate charged with attempted murder

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Students are reported for possession of non-firearm weapons about 20 times as often as they are for firearms. But schools are still relatively safe places, and many crime statistics in schools have been improving for years, experts say. 

Easy to conceal, harder to detect: Knives more prevalent than guns in schools 

School lockers 

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Apple is designing a new display that will be used for smart home management purposes to be launched in 2024, reports Bloomberg. Here's a look.

Apple reportedly plans iPad-like display for home management

Early adopters of "smart home" technology had to choose whether to work mainly with Alexa, Google, Apple or something different altogether. But thanks to a new home standard called Matter, that's changing.

VINYL COMPARTMENT. >> THOSE SMART GADGETS IN YOUR HOME WILL SOON START TO WORK BETTER TOGETHER. 5 ON YOUR SIDE'S KEELY. ARTHUR EXPLAINS THE CHANGE THAT WILL MAKE IT MORE CONVENIENT, SAFER AND CHEAPER FOR YOU. >> THIS IS CALLED MATTER. IT'S A NEW SMART HOME STANDARD THAT WAS ACTUALLY DEVELOPED BY TECH GIANTS LIKE APPLE, AMAZON, GOOGLE SAMPSON AND SOME OTHER COMPANIES AND WHAT IT DOES IS MAKES PART HOME DEVICES, MORE COMPATIBLE ACROSS DIFFERENT BRANDS. >> WITH SMART DEVICES FROM DIFFERENT TECH GIANTS IN ONE SANDBOX OR YOUR HOME. >> AND THEY DON'T GET ALONG BECAUSE THEY CAN'T TALK TO EACH OTHER. YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE IF YOU WANT TO WORK MAINLY WITH ALEXA WITH GOOGLE OR WITH APPLE OR WITH SOMETHING DIFFERENT ALTOGETHER MATTER, FORCES THEM TO PLAY NICE. IT'S GOING TO MAKE IT A LOT EASIER TO BUY DEVICES THAT ACTUALLY CAN TALK TO EACH OTHER AND WORK TOGETHER MATTER IS A NEW SMART HOME STANDARD CREATED BY SEVERAL MAJOR COMPANIES. THE GOAL BY SMART HOME DEVICES BASED ON FEATURES AND PRICES NOT JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC SYSTEM. THE BIG OVERARCHING GOAL OF >> THE NEW STANDARD IS REALLY INTERRUPT ABILITY GETTING DEVICES TO WORK TOGETHER, GETTING DEVICES TO BE EASIER TO USE EASIER TO SET UP. AND ALSO, FRANKLY, MORE SECURE SO THAT, YOU KNOW, YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING HACKED. BUT THIS ALSO MEANS FOR YOU INCREASED COMPETITION, MORE OPTIONS IN LOWER PRICES. >> SO HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT SMART HOME DEVICES TO COURT MATTER? NEW DEVICES? IT WILL BE VERY EASY TO TELL YOU SHOULD SEE HIM MATTER LOGO ON THE PACKAGING OR IN THE USER MANUAL. >> FOR EXISTING PRODUCTS THAT CONSUMERS ARE ALREADY ON WHICH THERE SOME THAT ARE BEING JUST UPDATED VIA SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT MATTER. >> THOSE HE'LL LIKELY EITHER GET AN EMAIL OR SEE A NOTIFICATION IN THE APP FOR THAT DEVICE. KEELY ARTHUR, 5 ON YOUR SIDE. >> MATTER ALSO LETS YOU CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE TYPES OF DEVICES. SO YOU COULD USE YOUR SAMSUNG OR APPLE DEVICE OR

Matter helps smart home devices work together

New standard allows smart home devices on different systems to work together

Smart home devices like thermostats, light bulbs, smart safes and security cameras add a whole new level of convenience to your home. However, security experts say these devices can be a treasure trove of information for hackers, because manufactures often don't put in enough safeguards, prioritizing ease of use over security.

Smart home devices are big on convenience but often lack security

Smart bulbs bear computer chips

Hackers can gain access to your personal information through 'smart home' devices such as lightbulbs and thermostats. Keely Arthur and 5 on Your Side shows you how to protect your home from these threats.

<p>A thermostat in outlet plug even a lightbulb. These basic household staples can be a gold mine for hackers. What can these devices actually reveal Social Security number? Their address? Is there wifi passwords? WRE L five on your side shows you just how easy it is for hackers to access your personal data. They can even unlock your front door. And what local digital security experts say are the simple steps to protecting your data tonight at six, only on w r e l.</p>

'Smart home' devices can be playground for hackers

'Smart dome' devices can be playground for hackers

Monica shows you some of the extra features you can use from your home smart speaker. 

5 On Your Side: Make the most of your smart speakers

The Hickory-based network infrastructure provider will share its vision for 10G and smart homes at the virtual 2020 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, the company announced Monday.

The smart home's evolution: CommScope is set to share vision for 10G internet service

Smart home on steroids: CommScope to help trial 10G internet service

CommScope has been chosen to help power a Mediacom Communications Corp. 10G smart home trial. Heres whats happening.

A list of innovations and automation advances that can upgrade your home's smart abilities to do everything from automatically turn on your entryway lights when you pull into the driveway, show you who rang your doorbell while you're at work and queue up a dance playlist and strobe living room lights any time you say 'party time!'

Smarten up: The latest innovations to raise your home's IQ

Smart home innovations

These products, recommended by Consumer Reports, can keep your home secure and your mind at ease. 

5 on Your Side's gift guide: Recommended smart home products

Home security cameras

Google’s latest phone and smarthome devices came packaged with a not-so-subtle message: Google cares about your privacy. Does it?

Google touts privacy with ‘smart’ hardware, artificial intelligence – but are you safe?

Google touts privacy with 'smart' hardware, artificial intelligence - but are you safe?

Millions of people bought Amazon Echo devices, Ring doorbells, and security cameras during the recent Amazon Prime Day 2019.



How to keep your smart devices safe

Smart device security alert

North Carolina-based Lowe's is shutting down its smart home service, the company disclosed in an email.

Lowe's is shutting down its smart home platform

A startup with a smart stove device that presented on the TV program Shark Tank, puts a small equity round in the bank.

Durham-based smart stove startup raises more equity

They are some of the most in-demand gifts this year, devices that can make your home smarter. Smart doorbells, smart locks, smart thermostats, smart security cameras - here are some options.

Want to make your home smarter? Here are some options

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