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.....»»
More references to a new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 beta
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple’s future plans for the HomePod, and 9to5Mac reported last year that the company has been internally running tvOS on a modified iPad mini to see how a new HomePod with a built-in display would work. With tvOS.....»»
Rumored screen-equipped HomePod appears in tvOS beta references
Apple's rumored HomePod with a seven-inch display has allegedly made an unexpected appearance in the third tvOS 17.4 developer beta, with references pointing to an unreleased device with a screen.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayRumor.....»»
Best Apple Watch Ultra deals: Save on the Ultra and Ultra 2
Check out these Apple Watch Ultra deals if you've always wanted to get one of Apple's premium smartwatches, but they've been too expensive for your budget......»»
The most common Quest 3 problems and how to fix them
Learn how to get your Meta Quest 3 working again when you have problems so you can get back to the game, movie, or experience you wanted......»»
Study finds that Oura Ring data helps pinpoint depressive states
In 2020, a group of California researchers wanted to see if fitness trackers, such as the Oura Ring, could detect early signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (spoiler: they can). What the study also found, however, was a correlation between the depressive s.....»»
Reddit beats film industry again, won’t have to reveal pirates’ IP addresses
Firms wanted seven years' worth of IP address logs on users who discussed piracy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Movie companies have lost a third attempt to unmask Reddit users who posted comments discussing.....»»
Security Bite: Use these iPhone privacy and security features in iOS 17.3, more
Last week on Security Bite, I discussed a vulnerability in Stolen Device Protection, a newly added security feature in iOS 17.3. Vision Pro has since hit the market and has been dominating the headlines. This Sunday, I wanted to give your feed fresh.....»»
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV
Looking to share content from your iPhone to your Samsung TV? Here's how to share videos, photos, music, and more to your TV with AirPlay 2 and other methods......»»
You Can’t Buy Lab-Grown Meat Even If You Wanted To
The only two restaurants in the US to sell cultivated meat have paused sales for now, leaving the industry in a strange limbo......»»
Save $200 on the iRobot Roomba i7+ with this INCREDIBLE deal!
If you’ve always wanted a robot vacuum, then you’re in luck because the Roomba i7+ is on sale right now with a $200 discount! The post Save $200 on the iRobot Roomba i7+ with this INCREDIBLE deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Robot vac.....»»
Andretti’s GM-backed entry wanted to enter F1 in 2025, but F1 says no
The sport's governing body said yes, but the commercial rights holder says no. Enlarge / Michael Andretti wants to take his racing empire to Formula 1, but he's facing resistance. (credit: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images) Th.....»»
Masters of the Air: Imagine a bunch of people throwing up, including me
It's a bad show. I wanted to love it, but it's just not good. Enlarge / Our two main heroes so far, Buck and Bucky. Or possibly Bucky and Buck. I forget which is which. (credit: Apple) I'm writing this article under dure.....»»
What makes ransomware victims less likely to pay up?
There’s a good reason why ransomware gangs started exfiltrating victims’ data instead of just encrypting it: those organizations pay more. University of Twente researcher Tom Meurs and his colleagues wanted to know which factors influence.....»»
Apple will expand SharePlay music control to HomePod and Apple TV in iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4
Apple will allow friends and family to control music playing on the HomePod or Apple TV in its next update — and here's how you can do it in the beta.Apple MusicSharePlay is a feature tied to FaceTime and iMessage that allows users to interact with.....»»
SharePlay is coming to Apple TV and HomePod
You'll soon be able to let your friends easily hop into the Apple Music queue on Apple TV or HomePod. Just make sure you trust their taste in tunes......»»
I tested the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra"s battery life. Does it beat iPhone 15 Pro Max?
We tested the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's battery life, but does it last long on a charge? I tested the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to see how long it lasts on a charge. However, I wanted to see how well it stacks up against the iPhone 15 Pro Max i.....»»
Consumers love mixing online and in-person shopping
The study found consumers in large percentages wanted to shop for their vehicles both online and in person......»»
Apple TV and HomePod users can now install the tvOS 17.3 update
Following the release of iOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, and watchOS 10.3, Apple is also releasing the tvOS 17.3 update for Apple TV users. There’s also a HomePod Software update available, so read on as we detail what’s new with today’s update......»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, Unity wallpaper, collaborative playlists, more
Apple has released a new iPhone software update that includes the 2024 Black Unity wallpaper, collaborative Apple Music playlists, Stolen Device Protection, AirPlay for hotel TVs, and more. The latest version, iOS 17.3, also includes AppleCare and wa.....»»
Apple"s tvOS 17.3 release is now available to the public
Nearly a month after the previous release, Apple has given Apple TV owners the anticipated tvOS 17.3 update, alongside a HomePod Software update.The tvOS 17.3 update is ready to downloadAfter releasing the latest beta update of tvOS 17.3 on January 9.....»»