‘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.....»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM now $1,099, HomeKit Secure Video smart cams, Apple Watch bands, more
Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here to help cap off the work week with some serious deals. Today marks the return of $250 price drops on the 15-inch MacBook Air, but we also spotted the 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM starting at $.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification for sending more than this amount
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use parts of the feature. That will change for many users as Apple will require identity.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification starting October 4
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Up until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use it. That’s changing as Apple has shared that identity verification will become.....»»
Repurposing pencil lead as an optical material using plasma
Optical materials are essential in many modern applications, but controlling the way a material reflects light on its surface is costly and difficult. Now, in a recent study, researchers from Japan found a simple and low-cost way of tuning the reflec.....»»
Study shows successful use of ChatGPT in agriculture education
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT show promise as a useful means in agriculture to write simple computer programs for microcontrollers, according to a study published this month......»»
AI exhibits racial bias in mortgage underwriting decisions, researchers find
Putting AI to use in mortgage lending decisions could lead to discrimination against Black applicants, according to new research. But researchers say there may be a surprisingly simple solution to mitigate this potential bias......»»
Readers prefer to click on a clear, simple headline—like this one
In an era when people trust news less than ever, how can journalists break through and attract the attention of average people to provide information about their communities, the nation and the world?.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 9 $100 off, M2 MacBook Air $699, Nomad Base One Max MagSafe charger 30% off, and more
Your mid-week collection of deals on Apple gear and accessories for them all is now up for grabs down below. The return of $100 price drops across a number of Apple Watch Series 9 configurations are at the ready, but we also have new lows on elevated.....»»
The OnePlus Pad 2 is the best Android tablet I’ve used this year
The OnePlus Pad 2 comes out swinging with a ton of processing firepower, polished accessories, and above all, an alluring price tag. Is it worth buying?.....»»
How new Apple Music subscribers can get three months for free
New users can now try out Apple Music for three months for free, instead of the normal one month trial. Here's how to get the super-sized music streaming introductory offer.Apple MusicApple offers people who haven't tried Apple Music before a free mo.....»»
Exoplanets may contain more water than previously thought
We know that the Earth has an iron core surrounded by a mantle of silicate bedrock and water (oceans) on its surface. Science has used this simple planet model until today for investigating exoplanets—planets that orbit another star outside our sol.....»»
Nanoleaf Expo Display Box, SmartMi E1, & Apple"s Robotic iPad on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the news from Google's special event, the launch of the Aqara FP1E presence sensor, and more smart home news.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of the biggest pieces of news this week was the conf.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘SubManager’ helps you keep track of your subscriptions
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. SubManager is a simple app that allows you to e.....»»
I never travel without my Apple Watch because of this one feature
The Apple Watch has a simple (but very useful) tool for flying/traveling, and I can't live without it......»»
How to install and uninstall Microsoft Teams
Installing and uninstalling Microsoft Teams is very simple, regardless of whether you use Windows or Mac......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Looking to start a smart home on a budget? The TP-Link 4 pack is an easy place to start
If you’re starting from zero on a smart home, it can look daunting and expensive as you consider upgrading all of the rooms in your house. I’ve found that starting with a few smart outlet adaptors is the best (and most economical way) to start, a.....»»
The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum is 26% off at Amazon today
The Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum, which comes with four accessories and offers a runtime of up to 40 minutes, is down to a more affordable $350 from Amazon......»»
Sonos’ Troubles Continue with Personnel Layoffs
The company's faulty software update has factored into the equation. The post Sonos’ Troubles Continue with Personnel Layoffs appeared first on Phandroid. Things haven’t been going so well for Sonos – following a multitud.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro updates could be imminent with display shipments starting
Rumors haven't been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall.MacBook ProThe rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bu.....»»
Islands in the sky: Could steep-sided hilltops offer safe haven to threatened species?
Species are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. But Australia's extinction crisis is especially severe—since European colonization, we have lost about 100 species of animals and plants. The loss of 33 mammal species is largely due to.....»»