Bring HomeKit to your Christmas tree with Festavia string lights
Just in time for the holidays, new Philips Hue Festavia string lights offer a smart decoration experience thanks to the companion app.Philips Hue Festavia string lightsPhilips Hue Festavia includes 250 mini smart LEDs attached to a 20-meter cord, ove.....»»
Apple"s embrace of Matter and new automation accessories on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover several new products that have launched, go hands on with a new charger, and talk about Apple's perhaps self-destructive embrace of Matter.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week IFA kicks off in Berl.....»»
Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 18% right now]
Update: Right now, you can . Eve Outdoor Cam is a sleek outdoor video camera for HomeKit, with integrated LED floodlight ideally designed to light up your driveway at night. I’ve been a fan of the for a while, and my experience with the Outdoor.....»»
Deals: 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple iPhone cases 42% off, HomeKit ecobee bundle $120 off, charging gear, more
Today’s deals are now at the ready with the return of $500 price drops on the latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of RAM – elevated storage models are also $500 off. We are also tracking a new Amazon low on the official Apple iPhone 15 Pr.....»»
iPhone 17 Air: How ultra-thin will it be? These hints are telling
Apple has a lot in store for September’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16. Next fall, however, will bring bigger changes thanks to a new iPhone 17 Air joining the lineup. The 17 Air’s main draw will be a radical, ultra-thin new design. But how thin ca.....»»
Proper greening of schoolyards fosters inclusion, creative learning and children"s health
At a time of growing interest in the naturalizing of school playgrounds, it is important to ensure that these environments are properly designed and governed in order to reap the many benefits they can bring to schoolchildren and society in general......»»
During a heat wave, "stay indoors" can bring hazards, too
With Chicago and much of the Midwest facing what may be the hottest days of the summer this week, many are cranking up the air conditioning and heeding the advice of officials to stay inside......»»
Terrifier 3 trailer: Art the Clown wreaks havoc as a killer Santa
Thanks to the return of the villainous Art the Clown, Christmas is a lot deadlier this year in the Terrifier 3 trailer......»»
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña"s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The North Atlantic Ocean has been running a fever for months, with surface temperatures at or near record highs. But cooling along the equator in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific may finally be starting to bring some relief, particularly for vul.....»»
Apple all-in on struggling Matter, to the detriment of HomeKit Accessory Protocol
Apple has privately and publicly pledged its support to new smart home standard Matter over its own HomeKit Accessory Protocol, but customer confusion and a staggered rollout has put the damper on widespread adoption.Apple tries to push Matter forwar.....»»
Three missing as "extremely strong" typhoon nears Japan
Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide......»»
Deals: M2 Pro Mac mini with 16GB of RAM $1,150, AirPods Max $150 off, Apple iPhone cases 52% off, HomeKit gear, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with solid price drops on AirPods Max, the 16GB Mac mini, some Prime Day-worthy HomeKit deals, official Apple iPhone cases, and more. The M2 Pro Mac Mini has now dropped down to $1,150 alon.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 now with Matter support
Christmas decorating will begin before you know it, and outdoor lighting is always fun. HomeKit users have a new reason to celebrate. Govee, a popular manufacturer of permanent outdoor smart home lighting, has just launched a new product, the . This.....»»
Nest Smart Learning Thermostat, Sonos app issues, & Wi-Fi issues on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we review the brand-new Nest Learning Thermostat fourth-generation as well as answer a few listener questions.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week in the news the Sonos CEO said while they were hopeful they.....»»
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
NASA decided Saturday it's too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing's troubled new capsule, and they'll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Kickstart your smart home with MuJoy smart light bulbs featuring Matter and Thread
HomeKit light bulbs offer both functionality and convenience. They’ve come down in cost in recent years while also getting much more reliable thanks to technology like Thread and Matter. These smart lighting solutions integrate seamlessly with Home.....»»
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 auction includes Steve Jobs’ ‘middle finger to IBM leather jacket,’ Polaroid ID badge, more [U]
The latest Apple memorabilia auction is open with a range of rare items. While the auction includes a valuable Apple-1 estimated to bring in over $300,000, other unique items include Steve Jobs’ famous “middle finger to IBM leather jacket,” the.....»»
These colorful diagrams show how air quality has changed in more than 100 countries since 1850
Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We have created the air quality stripes, a visual tool that captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus......»»
Uber to bring robotaxis to its ridesharing app via Cruise deal
Ridesharing giant Uber and autonomous car specialist Cruise are teaming up to offer robotaxi rides in the near future......»»
Uber to bring robotaxis to its ridesharing app via Criuise deal
Ridesharing giant Uber and autonomous-car specialist Cruise are teaming up to offer robotaxi rides from as early as next year......»»