HomePod 2 is exactly what I wanted – but then there’s AirPlay
I’m a long-time HomePod mini user. As soon as Apple announced the cheapest version of its smart speaker, I immediately bought a pair to use with my . Then I bought more pairs to spread around my apartment. Even so, I always felt the need to have so.....»»
Meet the winners of the 2024 Dance Your PhD Contest
"One of the main messages I wanted to convey... is that differences lead to diversity." Weliton Menário Costa of the Australian National University won the 2024 Dance Your PhD contest with "Kangaroo Time." We've been following the.....»»
Inside the book: Androids – The Team That Built the Android Operating System
In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldn’t get investors interested. Android is a large team at Google today, delivering an OS to over 3 billion devices worldwide. In this Help Net Security video, Chet Haas.....»»
Shareholders voted the way Apple wanted at the annual shareholder meeting
Apple's annual shareholders' meeting concluded with support for all of its proposals, and rejection of shareholder proposals, despite controversies and disagreements.Apple ParkApple held its annual shareholder meeting on February 28, with shareholder.....»»
AirTags start from $24 in today’s best deals, plus M1 iMac at $849, rare savings on HomePod 2, more
Monday is back with a fresh batch of Apple deals, all of which come headlined by AirTags from $24 or less. The savings apply to single item finders and bundles. You can also take $449 off Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac as a refurbished discount drops down.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple continues work on iPad-style smart home display, but 2024 release unlikely
9to5Mac recently discovered new evidence of Apple’s work on a new HomePod device with a display. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman corroborates that Apple is continuing to “pursue this idea.” Unfort.....»»
Earth as a test object to evaluate the planned LIFE space mission
Physicists at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich wanted to know whether the planned LIFE space mission could really detect traces of life on other planets. Yes, it can, say the researchers, with the help of observations of our own planet......»»
Dyson sale: Up to 32% off cordless vacuums and purifying fans
These deals on various Dyson devices is the perfect time to pick up a new vacuum or fan from the company if you've always wanted one......»»
Everything you ever wanted to know about TV brightness, nits, and tone mapping
Are nits the be-all and end-all of television specs? Or is it just one more overused selling point? We break it down in a full explainer of TV brightness......»»
HomePod with big touchscreen likely isn"t coming in 2024
There have been rumors since 2020 about a HomePod with an integral screen, but a new report claims that it's not coming soon.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is rumored to have some kind of release in March, likely with new iPad.....»»
How to turn wired CarPlay into wireless for under $100
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works wi.....»»
EV buyers want public charging experience to have gas station amenities, AutoPacific says
EV owners and accepters said they wanted public charging stations to have clear signs, well-lit and covered chargers, Wi-Fi access and basic vehicle care services......»»
Meta wants to turn its Quest headsets into AirPlay receivers
You might soon be able to AirPlay content from your iPhone to your Meta Quest headset. In a post on social media this week, Meta’s vice president of VR said that the company is “asking Apple for the permission for Quest to be an AirPlay receiver......»»
Get two dual-camera 4K drones for $145
Get a white and black Ninja drone both with 4K front cameras for $145. TL;DR: As of February 19, get these two 4K camera drones for $144.99 — a savings of 63%. If you've always wanted to try flying a drone, this combo could be a great opp.....»»
73-year-old NJ man bought an Apple Watch ‘to be cool,’ then it saved his life
A retired accountant in Lawrenceville, New Jersey says that his Apple Watch SE – which he initially bought “to be cool” – turned out to be a life-saving purchase. “I wanted to be cool, I always thought these were really sharp looking. T.....»»
NASA is looking for volunteers for year-long simulated Mars mission
If you've ever wanted to visit Mars, then NASA has an offer for you. The agency is running a simulated mission to Mars, and it's looking for volunteers......»»
I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened
Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it......»»
Martians wanted: Apply here now for NASA"s simulated yearlong Mars mission
NASA is seeking applicants to participate in its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission to help inform the agency's plans for human exploration of the Red Planet. The second of three planned ground-based missions called CHAPEA (Crew Health and.....»»
HomePod with a screen leaks, foldable iPhone rumors, visionOS 1.1 features
Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable iPhone protot.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2024 – Apple design shakeup, HomePod with a screen rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Da.....»»
AirPlay-compatible TVs rolling out to hotels starting "later this spring"
LG has confirmed that customers should see AirPlay-compatible TVs in select hotels sometime in the spring.AirPlay in hotelsApple released iOS 17.3 with the AirPlay in hotels feature in January, but hotels have to have a compatible TV to use the featu.....»»