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.....»»
Volvo’s EX90 was meant to be a tech buffet, but ends up a satisfying snack
Volvo wanted its EX90 electric SUV to be all about tech, but it's the basic driving experience that stands out......»»
20% discount on the Amazon Kindle in this LIMITED TIME DEAL!
The Amazon Kindle is currently on sale where it’s enjoying a 20% discount, so if you’ve always wanted an e-reader, now’s the time! The post Get a 20% discount on the Amazon Kindle in this LIMITED TIME DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the phone I’ve always wanted
I finally have the Pro phone of my dreams, and it didn't come from Apple......»»
Instagram testing new Spotify integration feature
Instagram is testing out a new feature that lets users show what music they’re playing on Spotify in their notes. The post Instagram testing new Spotify integration feature appeared first on Phandroid. Ever wanted to let people know on s.....»»
Ford ups Bronco Sport"s off-road chops with steel bumpers, Sasquatch package
Ford designers said they wanted to "close the capability gap" between the Bronco Sport and larger Bronco for customers who hunt or camp......»»
Trade-in talk on service drive is mostly not happening, survey shows
More than half of both mass-market and luxury customers said they were not asked whether they wanted to know their vehicle's trade-in value......»»
Apple’s first robot product to be made by Foxconn, says report
A report earlier this week said that plans for Apple’s first robot product have been accelerating, in the form of a hybrid iPad/HomePod product. A supply-chain report now says that Foxconn has been commissioned by Apple to make the robot arm and.....»»
New Siri vs Old Siri: Here’s how Siri in iOS 18.1 beta compares [Video]
Apple released the developer beta version of iOS 18.1 a few weeks back. In this release, they gave us a preliminary look at the new version of Siri and how it will change with all this new Apple Intelligence implementation. I wanted to put it to the.....»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $170 off, 1TB MacBook Pro up to $450 off, Bose AirPlay Smart Soundbar, and more
Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air sta.....»»
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
Psychologists from UC Santa Cruz wanted to study "earworms," the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop. So they asked people to sing out any earworms they were experiencing and record them on their phones when pr.....»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in August 2024
The era of streaming has pretty definitive pros and cons. Cable was expensive, but it led to a more linear experience where you know what you subscribed to, and could watch what you wanted only when it was on. Streaming allows for more choice, but wi.....»»
Elon Musk went judge shopping in ad lawsuit and didn’t get the judge he wanted
Judge who had stock in Tesla and Unilever drops X case over alleged ad boycott. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»
Week in review: Tips for starting your cybersecurity career, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: August 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Looking for a calm August release August 2024 July ended up being more ‘exciting’ than many of us wanted; we.....»»
Someone has found a way to fix software bricked HomePods
Unlike the HomePod mini, both the original HomePod and the HomePod 2 don’t have a USB cable, which means there’s no easy way to connect them to a computer to fix software issues. And unfortunately, there are a lot of users who have had their Home.....»»
August 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Looking for a calm August release
July ended up being more ‘exciting’ than many of us wanted; we’re supposed to be in the height of summer vacation season. First, we had a large set of updates on Patch Tuesday, then we had to work through the CrowdStrike event, and finally many.....»»
Six wanted for alleged retail theft at Pocono Outlets
Six wanted for alleged retail theft at Pocono Outlets.....»»
tvOS 18: Release date, features, download, Apple TV compatibility, more
tvOS 18 is Apple’s upcoming new operating system for the Apple TV streaming media player and HomePod speakers. After a packed tvOS 17 update, tvOS … The post tvOS 18: Release date, features, download, Apple TV compatibility, more appeared.....»»
AirPods Max just got a $150 discount at Amazon
If you've always wanted to buy the Apple AirPods Max, you shouldn't miss this rare opportunity to purchase the wireless headphones for only $400 from Amazon......»»
Update to wireless CarPlay for under $100 [20% off]
Do wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? In 2017, I bought a Honda Civic that came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system at the time seemed like overkill. Fortunately, there.....»»
Apparently, no one wanted to talk to Meta’s ‘creepy’ AI celebrities
If you hadn't noticed the end of Meta's celebrity chatbot program, don't worry, neither did anyone else......»»