HomeKit Weekly: Sylvania’s low-cost HomeKit bulb makes it possible to upgrade all of your lights without taking out a HELOC
There are countless options for HomeKit native bulbs that you can buy to transform how your smart home operates completely. The problem for many people is that when you’re looking to change your entire home from traditional bulbs to HomeKit bulbs,.....»»
The things you may have missed from Monday"s M4 iMac announcement
The 24-inch iMac has been upgraded with the M4, but more than a simple chip update was revealed on Monday. Here's what you might have missed.The iMac has received Apple's M4 chip.Apple revealed a straightforward spec upgrade to the 24-inch iMac, whic.....»»
Five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 besides Apple Intelligence
iOS 18.1 is a big release for iPhone users, primarily because of Apple Intelligence. But what if you don’t have an AI-compatible iPhone, are in the EU or China, or just don’t care much about AI? Here are five reasons to upgrade to iOS 18.1 anyway.....»»
It’ll cost $10 to roll over your Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp save
Nintendo has announced the paid app for longtime Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp players, and it'll cost $10 for a limited time......»»
iOS 18.1 now available to download: 15 reasons to upgrade your iPhone
After a few months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 18.1 to iPhone users. This launch marks the beginning of the Apple Intelligence … The post iOS 18.1 now available to download: 15 reasons to upgrade your iPhone appeared first o.....»»
I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
OpenAI rolled out Advanced Voice Mode to US and international users several weeks ago, but I was left out of this big ChatGPT (GPT-4o) upgrade … The post I found an amazing new use for ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode appeared first on BGR......»»
M4 24-inch iMac vs M1 24-inch iMac compared -- A muted upgrade for first-adopters
The 24-inch iMac is now on the M4 chip. Here's how much of an upgrade you can get compared to the M1 original, released over three years prior.M4 24-inch iMac [left], M1 24-inch iMac [right]Apple introduced the 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip back in A.....»»
Kwikset Halo Select, Govee ice maker, & iPhone StandBy dock on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we go over another new smart lock from Kwikset, talk about the viral iPhone StandBy dock, and test the Govee smart ice maker.HomeKit Insider PodcastKwikset has launched the new Halo Select smart lock tha.....»»
10 US cities with the lowest cost of living, where things from buying a home to a grocery run are relatively affordable
10 US cities with the lowest cost of living, where things from buying a home to a grocery run are relatively affordable.....»»
A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income
A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income.....»»
Entry-level iPad to be updated in early 2025
Following updates to the rest of the iPad lineup during 2024, the lowest-cost model is now expected to see a refresh in spring of 2025.The 10th generation iPad came in multiple colors in 2022The regular iPad was last updated in October 2022, and this.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Access’ is the missing piece to Apple’s new Passwords app
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. Access is a great companion app to Apple’s.....»»
How to create a smart haunted house in minutes with Govee holiday lights
This Halloween, or even the holiday season after, you can use Govee smart lights to set up a smart haunted house with lights synced all over the yard......»»
Controller for HomeKit 7.2 introduces a host of new features for iOS 18
The latest Controller for HomeKit Version 7.2 release introduces a range of new features designed to fully take advantage of iOS 18’s capabilities. The update focuses on enhancing smart home control and providing a more streamlined experience for u.....»»
YouTuber shows off hardware hack to replace soldered MacBook storage
A YouTube video shows off a newly-developed technique to replace the soldered-on storage modules on most modern MacBook Pro and other MacBook models — but the upgrade is impractical and costly to do.Video shows replacement of original soldered stor.....»»
Repair YouTuber creates upgradable SSD storage modules for Apple Silicon MacBooks
Ever since the 2016 models with Touch Bar, Apple has been soldering the SSD storage to the logic boards, preventing users from easily being able to easily upgrade or swap the drives in their devices. However, a repair YouTuber known as iBoff, wh.....»»
Early Black Friday RAM deals 2024: 33% off desktop and laptop RAM kits
If you need to grab some new sticks of RAM for an upgrade or new PC, there are some great Black Friday deals that you can take advantage of right now......»»
Smartphone buyers meh on AI, care much more about battery life
Apple may be pitching Apple Intelligence as a key reason to upgrade to the iPhone 16, but it seems that most smartphone buyers are far more interested in the basics – like battery life. A survey found that only a relatively small minority of con.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect HomeKit accessory for a child’s room or hallway
The ideal HomeKit accessories run themselves. Turning off and on lights from an app is a nice feature, but it’s a similar level of effort to using a light switch. The real magic is when you can “set it and forget it.” The is the perfect exampl.....»»
Orion, the big GPT-5 upgrade for ChatGPT, might roll out in December
OpenAI has dropped a couple of key ChatGPT upgrades so far this year, but neither one was the big GPT-5 upgrade we’re all waiting for. … The post Orion, the big GPT-5 upgrade for ChatGPT, might roll out in December appeared first on BGR......»»
The next iPad mini will get the display upgrade it sorely needs
Did you just purchase the iPad mini (2024)? You might not want to read this article about the next iPad mini version. (Hint: It's getting a better display)......»»