Appliance makers sad that 50% of customers won’t connect smart appliances
Did users change their Wi-Fi password, or did they see the nature of IoT privacy? Enlarge / This hypothetical dishwasher owner is one of a minority of smart appliance customers getting the full value of their device, including ti.....»»
HomePod 2 reviews: A successful ‘do-over’ with excellent sound quality, better smart home features
The first reviews of Apple’s second-generation full-size HomePod are here, providing a first look at the sound quality, performance, Siri changes, and more. The reviews describe the new HomePod as a successful “do-over” that ultimately is “m.....»»
Daily Deals Jan. 31: 40% off an iPad Pro, free Apple Arcade promo, $150 off M2 MacBook Air & more
Some of the top deals we uncovered today include 38% off an Asus Chromebook Flip touchscreen laptop, 69% off a Mophie dual universal wireless charging pad, a 16GB refurbished iPad Air for $75, $1,003 savings on an LG 65" 4K smart TV & more.Get 40% of.....»»
How to control your smart home without yelling at a dumb voice assistant
You can have nice, automated things without learning how to shout at speakers. Enlarge / We don't have to rely on megacorp obelisks to operate the things we buy. We don't have to learn their language. We can break free. (credit:.....»»
Samsung profits sink to 8-year low as smartphone and PC demand drops
Samsung's quarterly profits have plunged to their lowest level in eight years as customers snapped up fewer cell phones and laptops......»»
South Korea-based TV OLED panel makers under pressure from China fellow makers
LG Display's and Samsung Display's globally leading TV OLED technology has been threatened by China-based makers of TV OLED panels, according to industry sources......»»
PCB and IC substrate suppliers see sales hit bottom in 1Q23
PCB and IC substrate suppliers expect sales for 2023 to bottom in the first quarter, with customers' order pull-in momentum to start picking up in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»
HomePod mini keeps getting smarter, here’s how to unlock its potential [Video]
When Apple updated the HomePod mini to 16.3, they added the ability to access the long-hidden humidity and temperature sensors concealed within the speakers. The sensors unlock a number of possibilities within HomeKit, including some great smart hom.....»»
Poll: What is the best front-facing camera solution for the iPad?
In 2018, Apple redesigned the iPad Pro, and customers, including myself, were in awe of this beautiful piece of hardware. It was the first time Apple left the classic, Steve Jobs envisioned-designed, and gave us something completely different. A nea.....»»
Pestle iOS recipe app gets major update with Smart Folders, PDF scanning, and more
Popular recipe/cookbook iOS app Pestle is out with a big update that brings a number of upgrades. Headlining the release is Smart Folders plus new ways to import recipe cards and cookbooks via PDF, existing images, and more. more… The post Pestle.....»»
Samsung SmartThings app now supports Matter on iOS
Following the launch of Matter last year, Samsung SmartThings is now expanding support for the smart home standard over to its iOS app. more… The post Samsung SmartThings app now supports Matter on iOS appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
OneSpan acquires ProvenDB to address customers’ secure vaulting needs
OneSpan has agreed to acquire ProvenDB to provide a trust model for high assurance contracts and documents. ProvenDB will extend the capabilities of OneSpan’s Transaction Cloud Platform to both public and private blockchains and serve as a modern t.....»»
Mac mini with M2 review: More power for less money
The second Apple Silicon Mac mini has arrived two years after the line first migrated, and with the M2 processor, it remains the best computer for switchers, and for the computer as appliance crowd.The 2023 Mac mini M2The usual refrain for the Mac mi.....»»
HomePod shipping delays, HomePod mini 16.3 update, and smart switch resolution
The new HomePod is already seeing shipping delays, while we go further into the HomePod 16.3 update, and also conclude some personal Homekit projects.HomeKit InsiderIn last week's episode, we tested out some of the new features of the HomePod 16.3 up.....»»
SmartThings app on iOS now supports Matter
Samsung has updated SmartThings, its smart home app on iOS, with support for the Matter device protocol to help expand device ecosystems.Samsung SmartThings appIn October, Samsung updated the SmartThings platform and has now integrated it into its mo.....»»
Make That Laser Cutter Blaze: Upgrade a K40
Digital fabrication tools can run from hundreds to many tens of thousands of dollars. For makers interested in a really useful tool at a relatively low initial cost with tremendous upgrade potential, the generic “K40” type 40W CO2 laser pla.....»»
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber-attack
The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack......»»
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.
The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack......»»
Volvo reboots, revives subscription service in Calif.
Revised California subscription service is similar to Volvo's program in New York: Customers can choose a vehicle from retailer stock and must secure their own insurance coverage......»»
Don’t miss this incredible 50-inch 4K TV deal today
It’s not often you can get a 4K TV for less than $200, but one of the best 4K TV deals gets you the onn. 50-inch 4K Roku Smart TV for just $198......»»
The best smart notebooks in 2023: 8 picks you need to check out
Part digital and part analog, smart notebooks save your writing and doodlings to the cloud. Here are a few of the best available now......»»