Belkin takes “big step back” from Matter, endangering universal smart home standard
But there are still many devices from other companies that will support Matter. Enlarge / Several of Belkin's Wemo smart home accessories support the Thread networking protocol, but the company is holding off on Matter support fo.....»»
"Heat highways" could keep electronics cool
As smart electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, they can generate a lot of heat, leading to slower processing times and sudden shutdowns. Now, as reported in ACS Applied Nano Materials, researchers have used an electrospinning approach.....»»
Arctic could be ice-free a decade earlier than thought
The Arctic Ocean's ice cap will disappear in summer as soon as the 2030s and a decade earlier than thought, no matter how aggressively humanity draws down the carbon pollution that drives global warming, scientists said Tuesday......»»
Echo Pop vs. Echo Dot: which is the better smart speaker?
The Echo Pop is the newest member of the Echo family. But is it better than the Echo Dot? Here's a closer look at these two smart speakers to help you decide......»»
Apple announces new landscape ‘StandBy’ mode for iOS 17 lock screen on iPhone
Apple is increasing the utility of the always-on display on iPhone with a new feature called ‘StandBy’ that appears automatically when the iPhone is docked in landscape mode. It recreates a smart display interface with a large time display, cal.....»»
iPadOS 17 announced with interactive widgets, Lock Screen customization, more
Apple on Monday officially announced iPadOS 17, the next major update to the iPad operating system. The new version brings significant improvements to Stage Manager, as well as Lock Screen customization, and interactive Home Screen widgets. Read on.....»»
watchOS 10: These are the Apple Watch models compatible with the update
Apple on Monday announced watchOS 10, a major update to the Apple Watch operating system. As shown in the opening keynote of WWDC 2023, watchOS 10 comes with a refreshed interface that takes advantage of the hardware of the latest Apple Watch models.....»»
Apple Vision Pro headset runs visionOS with a 3D-spatial user interface
The Apple Vision Pro headset runs on visionOS, built on the foundation of iOS. The UI is brand new, with a spatial 3D interface and a floating app grid home screen. It also includes several brand new subsystems for real-time rendering of immersive.....»»
Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests
Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14,.....»»
watchOS 10 beta 1 now rolling out to developers
Just as rumors predicted, watchOS 10 was announced on Monday with a new interface that takes advantage of the larger screens of the latest Apple Watch models. Multiple apps have been redesigned, and there’s a new place for widgets. Now Apple is ro.....»»
iOS 17 iPhone StandBy: How to use and customize the smart display feature
One of the headlining new features with iOS 17 is a smart landscape display mode for iPhone when it’s charging. Coming with different clock faces, widgets, access to photos, and more, here’s how to use and customize the iOS 17 iPhone Standby d.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch SE 2 all-time lows from $219, OtterBox 20% off sale, Logitech Mac gear, more
Tuesday has a fresh batch of Apple deals courtesy of our friends at 9to5Toys. After seeing the new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air , all-time lows are returning on Apple Watch SE 2 models from $219. That’s alongside a WWDC sale from OtterBox that takes 20%.....»»
DEAL: Save up to 38% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick!
Amazon's Fire TV Stick is a great option for people looking to access services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. Smart TVs are pretty cool – they connect to the internet, let you stream content on demand, and even access video.....»»
Fingerprint unveils Smart Signals to fight and prevent fraud
Fingerprint launched Fingerprint Pro Plus, featuring the company’s latest innovation, Smart Signals. These new capabilities provide real-time, actionable intelligence that builds on Fingerprint’s browser and device identification signals.....»»
NinjaOne Patch Management enhancements mitigate security vulnerabilities
NinjaOne announced enhancements to NinjaOne Patch Management, delivering the latest automated patching solutions to maintain business operations and keep organizations secure. Patching is a tedious, time-consuming task but also a critical step to sec.....»»
Apple Vision Pro developer kits will be made available eventually, and to a select crowd
Developers will be able to apply for an Apple Vision Pro developer kit, but no details are available yet.Apple Vision ProApple's next platform is spatial computing, and the Apple Vision Pro is the first step into that future. Developers will need to.....»»
Deals: $799 MacBook Air, $1,749 MacBook Pro 14-inch, $399 iPad 10th Generation & more
Today's hottest deals include 35% off a 24" Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor, 11% off a 10th Gen iPad, $150 off a M2 Pro Mac mini & AppleCare+ kit, $50 off Bose QuietComfort earbuds II, and home theater projectors from $100.Save $200 on a M2 MacBook Pr.....»»
B&H Photo, Amazon slash MacBook Air prices to as low as $799 on heels of 15-inch debut
Apple's WWDC 2023 is in full force, with yesterday's keynote packed with new releases. To make way for new inventory, Apple resellers are offering staggering discounts on M1 and M2 MacBook Air models, with the standard configs up to $200 off.Get an M.....»»
Even with so many demonstrated use cases, Apple Vision Pro might not yet have a purpose
In the year 2023, it's hard to imagine there's still room for Apple to "disrupt" anything anymore, but the company aimed high with its first augmented reality headset and managed to set a new standard for what this segment can achieve.Of course, Appl.....»»
Internet users love fiber service—too bad you probably can’t get it
Fiber beats cable and everything else in ACSI customer satisfaction scores. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Fiber-to-the-home Internet service is the clear favorite of US broadband users, but unfortunatel.....»»
EPA to remove proposed EV volumes from biofuel blending rule
Scrapping the plan pushes the administration further away from allowing EVs to generate nearly 2 billion credits under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard over the next two years......»»