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.....»»
Apple delays HomeKit support for robot vacuum cleaners to 2025
When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025. more….....»»
Cyber Monday power tool deals: Up to 45% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more
These are the best deals on power tools (and the batteries that go with them) that we can find in this year's Cyber Monday......»»
Hands on: Baseus Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables cover nearly every charging need
Baseus has a good selection of charging products everyone needs with Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables — and we've got them all on our testing tables.Baseus makes charging easy with compact batteries, cables, and power adaptersOne of my go-to gif.....»»
Do you care whether the iPhone 17 Pro uses titanium or aluminum? [Poll]
It was recently reported that the iPhone 17 Pro chassis would be aluminum rather than titanium. This would mean Apple dropping something it touted as a major selling point of the Pro models just last year. A leaker with a decent track record is no.....»»
Best Apple Cyber Monday deals: 50+ bargains that end today
Cyber Monday deals are here and we've compiled the best bargains across Apple's entire device lineup — from new M4 MacBook Pros to blowout iPad savings. Save up to $600 instantly, but you'll want to act fast as supplies may be limited.Best Apple Cy.....»»
HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»
Lowest price ever: Get 4 AirTags for $69.99
Keep track of all of your belongings with this four-pack of AirTags for $69.99, the lowest price ever for the bundle at Amazon.AirTagAirTag has been an extremely useful device for people who want to keep tabs on their stuff. It's helped people find l.....»»
Advances in fine-tuning electron behavior in quantum materials could fast-track next generation of tech
Physicists at Loughborough University have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding how to fine-tune the behavior of electrons in quantum materials poised to drive the next generation of advanced technologies......»»
Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands......»»
Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals to upgrade today
If you've always wanted a Google Pixel device, you wouldn't want to miss this year's Cyber Monday, which includes a discount for the new Google Pixel 9......»»
Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Must-have HomeKit gifts for the 2024 holiday season
With Christmas shopping hitting its peak, time’s running out to get those online orders in before the rush pushes you into the last-minute store scramble. HomeKit accessories make great gifts for any Apple fans—they’re always in demand and add.....»»
Aqara unleashes major Black Friday discounts on HomeKit doorbell cameras, locks, sensors, and much more
The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for yourself. 9to5Mac readers can save big on smart home products from Aqara that work with Apple Home.....»»
HomePass 2 makes managing HomeKit and Matter accessories a breeze
HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce has unveiled HomePass 2, a complete rewrite of the app that adds several excellent new features for Home.....»»
Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 28% 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.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Minizones’ lets you quickly glance at different timezones from your Menu Bar
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. Minizones is a sweet and simple Mac app that.....»»
New spin quantum battery can be charged without an external field
Over the past few years, some researchers have been working on alternative energy storage systems that leverage the principles of quantum mechanics. These systems, known as quantum batteries, could be more efficient and compact than conventional batt.....»»
Siri, iOS 19, and making a portable Mac mini on the AppleInsider Podcast
Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.It works!It's not true that.....»»
Scientists use acoustic data to track blue and fin whale occurrences in the Arctic
The long-term analysis of blue whale and fin whale vocalizations in the eastern Fram Strait offers valuable insights into seasonal and annual patterns regarding these species' occurrence in the region. For example, blue whales can primarily be heard.....»»
Magnetic memory device reduces power consumption, heat generation in MRAM semiconductors
A research team, led by Professor Jung-Woo Yoo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST has unveiled a new type of magnetic memory device, designed to reduce power consumption and heat generation in MRAM semiconductors. The w.....»»