HomeKit Weekly: Track your HomeKit device batteries with HomeBatteries
Keeping tabs on battery-powered HomeKit accessories like the can be challenging. From smart locks to motion sensors, battery status is often out of sight, out of mind—until the moment a device fails to respond. Enter HomeBatteries, an app designed.....»»
These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home.....»»
Apple"s iPad 10th Gen plunges to $279 in early Black Friday price war
Grab the lowest iPad 10th Generation price on record as Amazon and Best Buy compete for the best early Black Friday deals.Grab the best iPad 10th Gen price on recordNovember is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no ex.....»»
Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras
Researchers from Seoul National University College of Engineering announced they have developed an optical design technology that dramatically reduces the volume of cameras with a folded lens system utilizing "metasurfaces," a next-generation nano-op.....»»
Roads to reservoirs: Expanding the scope of global emissions tracking
In continued collaboration as a member of the Climate TRACE coalition, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has expanded its efforts to use artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to track emission sources aro.....»»
Amazon just launched its largest Echo Show yet
Amazon's newest Echo Show has a 21-inch display, 6 inches larger than the Echo Show 15, a three-year-old device that it's also just upgraded......»»
Arkose Device ID detects suspicious activity patterns
Arkose Labs launched Arkose Device ID, a device identification solution that raises the bar in fraud detection by combining precise device tracking with session-based risk signals and anti-spoofing technology. Arkose Device ID is designed to address.....»»
Developers behind F1 app ‘Lapz’ for Vision Pro forced to remove it from TestFlight
Compared to the iPhone and iPad, Apple Vision Pro has a limited number of apps available in the App Store. Even so, developers have been exploring the device’s capabilities with different projects, one of which is the Formula 1 app “Lapz.” Unfo.....»»
This accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs [Save 20%]
Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off.....»»
Windows 365 Link Cloud PC: Connect securely to Windows 365
Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option (Source: Microsoft) Windows 365 Link prioritizes security “We have heard c.....»»
PSA: An iOS 18 bug is why our favorite ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut broke
Do you ever frame screenshots inside Apple device frames? Then you’ve probably used Federico Viticci’s ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut. Unfortunately, the shortcut has been broken in recent months, and now we know that an iOS 18 bug is the cause......»»
Apple ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier on December 18
Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to us.....»»
Apple ends iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier on December 18
Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to us.....»»
Thieves found a crazy new way to steal your AT&T iPhone 16
Having my iPhone stolen is a nightmare scenario, but I’m prepared for it already. I’m not as worried about the device going missing as I … The post Thieves found a crazy new way to steal your AT&T iPhone 16 appeared first on BGR......»»
Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries
A new report today suggests that porch pirates – thieves who steal packages left on doorsteps shortly after delivery – have accessed tracking data from AT&T systems to follow iPhone deliveries. There has been a marked uptick in iPhones being s.....»»
Apple readies smart home display and camera for 2025 and beyond on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Apple's 2025 smart home plans become more clear and more new products launch.HomeKit Insider PodcastWe saw two pieces of smart lock news this week. Nuki released the Nuki Lock Ultra in the EU — before.....»»
New on-chip device uses exotic light rays in 2D material to detect molecules
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive detector for identifying molecules via their infrared vibrational "fingerprint." This innovative detector converts incident infrared light into ultra-confined "nanolight" in the form of phonon polaritons.....»»
"Critically endangered" African penguins just want peace and food
Mashudu Mashau says it takes about two minutes to catch a penguin, a task he does weekly to investigate sightings of injured or sickly seabirds......»»
Apple’s smart home display already sounds like a convenience victory
Apple's first smart home device will integrate a screen that will serve as a HomeKit and FaceTime hub......»»
You Asked: New device vs. new TV, connection conundrums, and CRT calibrations
On today’s You Asked: When are streaming boxes and sticks better than smart TVs? And should a CRT TV and retro gaming fan try to calibrate his own TV?.....»»
Apple might once again be considering a TV of its own
It's been nearly 15 years since the idea was first considered, but Apple insider Mark Gurman says an Apple TV — not a streaming device — is under consideration......»»