HomeKit Weekly: Airversa Purelle brings Thread support to Air Purifiers in a compact form factor
Thread continues to be the theme of HomeKit in 2022, with it becoming a key future-proofing checkbox I am looking for with all new HomeKit products. Currently, there’s only one HomeKit-enabled air purifier with Thread, and that is the . I’ve had.....»»
Electric vehicle transition could create unwanted air pollution hotspots in China and India
While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots nea.....»»
Stellar Blade will major holiday-themed update tomorrow
Stellar Blade is getting a free, holiday-themed update that brings all the festivities of the season into the world of Xion......»»
iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta makes Genmoji available on Mac
The latest developer beta of macOS Sequoia introduces support for Genmoji, following the feature's debut on iPhone and iPad. Here's what you need to know.macOS Sequoia 15.3 introduces support for Genmoji.On Monday, Apple released the first developer.....»»
HomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists. The civil rights organization conducted an investigation after Apple notified two of the victims that their d.....»»
iOS 18.2’s new Find My feature now supported by these major airlines
Last week, iOS 18.2 introduced a handy new Find My upgrade for sharing your lost item’s location with others—including airlines. Now, Apple has announced which major airlines already support the feature. more….....»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air $400 off the original price, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more
While shipping cut-off times ahead of the big day are starting to close, we are still tracking all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 alongside what might very well be some of your last chances to wrap up Apple’s latest this year. Best Buy h.....»»
New Aqara devices leak, Apple"s smart home progress continues, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025.HomeKit Insider PodcastApple continues its work on new smart home devices with several rumors coming o.....»»
Undisclosed HomeKit flaw used by Cellebrite to attack Serbian journalists
Apple's HomeKit is under scrutiny, as Serbian authorities are suspected of exploiting it to install Pegasus spyware without any user interaction at all.MalwareReported by Amnesty International, at the center of the spyware campaign are two tools —.....»»
What 92 years of data say about ice cover
Warming air temperatures are changing ice cover in seasonally frozen lakes worldwide. The timing of ice formation and melting, called ice phenology, affects lake temperatures, seasonal stratification, and lake ecology, though much about these dynamic.....»»
Do the fastest-spinning pulsars contain quark matter?
Neutron stars are so named because in the simplest of models they are made of neutrons. They form when the core of a large star collapses, and the weight of gravity causes atoms to collapse. Electrons are squeezed together with protons so that the co.....»»
Space Florida to discuss secretive $1.8 billion Cape Canaveral launch site project
Could Elon Musk and SpaceX be set to drop $1.8 billion for new launch support facilities in Cape Canaveral?.....»»
Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made tungsten disulfide nanotubes which point in the same direction when formed, for the first time. They used a sapphire surface under carefully controlled conditions to form arrayed tungsten disul.....»»
Hubble images spiral galaxy NGC 5643
The spiral galaxy NGC 5643 is located roughly 40 million light-years away in the constellation Lupus, the Wolf. NGC 5643 is a grand design spiral, which refers to the galaxy's symmetrical form with two large, winding spiral arms that are clearly visi.....»»
Future Apple Watch Ultra might get satellite emergency messaging & hypertension detection
Apple's third-generation Apple Watch Ultra is expected sometime in 2025, and is rumored to include satellite messaging, along with some form of hypertension monitoring.The Apple Watch Ultra third-gen should arrive in 2025 with new features.The upgrad.....»»
Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer
Sonos didn't change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come.Sonos Sub 4 review: A new top contenderThe new flagship subwoofer from Sonos debuted i.....»»
iPhone 17 Air could be priced lower than the Pro models
Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 17 Air in 2025, and now the latest reports suggests it could be cheaper than the Pro models. The post iPhone 17 Air could be priced lower than the Pro models appeared first on Phandroid. Come 2025, App.....»»
Nothing OS 3 Begins to Roll out for the Nothing Phone 2a Plus
Nothing OS 3 packs a ton of new features, albeit in beta form. The post Nothing OS 3 Begins to Roll out for the Nothing Phone 2a Plus appeared first on Phandroid. If you own the Nothing Phone 2a Plus, then you might want to check out Nothi.....»»
Japan"s Space One delays Kairos rocket launch again
A startup aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed a rocket launch for the second day running on Sunday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion......»»
WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. more….....»»