‘It looks like you haven’t set up any HomeKit accessories’ – simple fix available [U]
Update: Reddit user BigPoppa1 has found a simple fix: Rename a device via Home app in iPhone or iPad. It should force a refresh back to HomePod. It was just yesterday I wrote about one annoying HomePod error message, and it’s now clear that this.....»»
iOS 18 beta 3 brings dark mode to all icons -- kind of
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 3 with a change that forces dark mode icons onto every app that has a simple color palette, for better or worse.Third-party app icons get the dark mode treatment in iOS 18 beta 3If you've been running the iOS 18 beta, y.....»»
Skip the fancy perks—better staff well-being could be as simple as the view from the office window
Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the office......»»
Apple smart home accessory details leak, Samsung upgrades Matter, and more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we get into the latest rumors about Apple's unannounced smart home accessory, plus Samsung's new update for Matter, and go hands on with some new gear.HomeKit Insider PodcastIn the news this week we saw.....»»
Why the reliable dipstick is sliding into obsolescence
It seems counterintuitive: Replacing a simple, trusty, low-tech part with costly sensors to measure oil. But this is why some automakers are going that route......»»
How to Run on the Moon
It’s hard to stay fit in low gravity. Here’s a simple solution, using Einsteinian physics and an old carnival stunt......»»
Study demonstrates how a simple metric could steer global economy towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss
Businesses are keenly aware that consumers value ethical business practices, including the protection of biodiversity, and many have committed to biodiversity conservation. A road block, however, turns out to be the large variety of ways that have be.....»»
Prepare for Civilization 7 with this $3 Steam Summer Sale deal
If you're looking forward to Sid Meier's Civilization VII but haven't played its predecessor, pick it up for just $3 during this year's Steam Summer Sale......»»
JSAUX FlipGo Portable Dual Monitor review: Double your screens, double your productivity
The JSAUX FlipGo Portable Dual Monitor transforms your mobile and desk workstation, offering a simple yet adaptable plug-and-play monitor for a myriad of productivity uses.JSAUX FlipGo Portable Dual Monitor reviewWith more people working remotely tha.....»»
I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature
Despite using Google Chrome for many years, this simple productivity feature in Microsoft Edge finally made me switch......»»
Beats Pill tips and tricks
The Beats Pill is a brilliantly simple Bluetooth speaker, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. If it had sleeves, that is. It's a speaker. Not a person......»»
Deals: 1TB M4 iPad Pro $100 off, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, Twelve South gear 50% off, Apple accessories from $5, more
Today’s roundup of deals is an exciting one folks. We have the best prices ever on the 1TB M4 iPad Pro with both 11-inch and 13-inch models seeing straight up $100 price drops alongside a new low on the entry-level config at $928. Those offers join.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Govee Outdoor Wall Light delivers 1500 lumens with support for HomeKit over Matter
Permanent outdoor lighting can absolutely transition a bland space into an exciting one. Govee recently released its new which offers 1500 lumens of brightness, plenty of color options, and HomeKit support over Matter. Read on to learn more about Go.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Belkin Wireless Charger improves over Apple’s design
has been the standard for many years, and while there is nothing wrong with it, it has not changed since its original design. I like the concept of a simple MagSafe cable to keep in my bag, and I recently picked up the Belkin Wireless Charger which.....»»
Next-gen Apple Pay could provide automatic receipts, loyalty card benefits, and more
Apple Pay enables simple, secure contactless payments with a single tap. It’s one of the most used features of an iPhone. And according to a new publication from the NFC Forum about the next generation of contactless payments, it’s likely to gain.....»»
Cync cabinet lights, Hue table lamp, & Matter remotes on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about new devices for the week, including the launch of the GE Cync under cabinet lights, a universal remote, and an IR repeater.HomeKit Insider PodcastAfter first being shown at CES 2024, GE Cy.....»»
How 36,000 buried tea bags help explain global decomposition
Co-developed by Umeå university, a method to measure the decay of plant material with the help of simple tea bags has quickly become the standard in scientific research as well as a favorite teaching activity throughout the world......»»
There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you.....»»
Turn almost any bike into an e-bike with the Clip
Dead simple to use, the Clip offers up to 12 miles of electric range for your bike. Enlarge / The Clip attached to a late-90s vintage mountain bike. (credit: Eric Bangeman) Shortly after World War II, a French manufactur.....»»
Apple’s 15-inch M3 MacBook Air $149 off, Beats Studio Buds+ up to $100 off, Official Apple Watch Loop 63% off, much more
Before we finish off the work week and head into the weekend, let’s scope out some big-time price drops on Apple gear and accessories. The 2024 M3 15-inch MacBook Air is now starting from $999 with elevated models seeing additional $50 price drops.....»»
Controller for HomeKit updated with new 3D ‘Floor Plan’ feature
Although Apple already provides its own Home app to let users control and manage their HomeKit devices, there are multiple third-party apps that extend such functionality – and one of them is Controller for HomeKit. This week, Controller for HomeKi.....»»