HomePod can now notify you when it hears your smoke detector alarm
The promised Sound Recognition feature is launching today on HomePod and HomePod mini. When enabled, your HomePod will listen out for your home’s existing smoke and carbon monoxide detector. When it hears the alarm, the HomePod will send a notific.....»»
HomePod mini ditches space gray in favor of new midnight color
Apple has suddenly replaced the HomePod mini in space gray with a new midnight color option, but the price and features are identical.HomePod mini released with a space gray optionThe second-generation HomePod was announced in January 2023 to replace.....»»
Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer......»»
This DIY home security Ring Alarm kit is $80 off right now
Get started with home security with this 5-piece kit from Ring, makers of the Ring Video Doorbell......»»
Canadian wildfire smoke dispersal worsened by coincident cyclones, study suggests
Wildfires are unplanned and unpredictable threats to Earth; while we may intuitively relate them to extreme heat at lower latitudes, they are known to occur in Arctic regions, such as those recently ravaging Russia......»»
Beryl sets off alarm bells among hurricane experts
This year, hurricane season has taken off with a ferocious, ominous start thanks to Beryl—the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, with winds topping out at 165 mph. Beryl bulldozed the Caribbean, made its way through Mexico and then plowed.....»»
HomePod with display corroborated by references to a new Apple ‘HomeAccessory’
It’s been a while since rumors and evidence have pointed to a new HomePod with a display that would allow users to interact with the product through a graphical interface. To add fuel to the fire, code references have revealed a new Apple product i.....»»
Family credits HomePod with alerting them to a kitchen fire started by their dog
We hear a lot of stories about Apple Watch saving lives, but what about HomePod? A new story out of Colorado this month details how a family’s HomePod alerted them to an overnight fire in their kitchen … more….....»»
Gurman: Table-top robot will be Apple’s first home device with Apple Intelligence features
When Apple Intelligence launches later this year, it will be exclusive to these iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Even features like the new Siri won’t be coming to modern products like the HomePod, Watch, or Vision Pro. The upgraded Siri’s absence fr.....»»
Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with display
We’ve seen a lot of evidence pointing to a new Apple home accessory (like a HomePod with a display) in recent months. And to corroborate all these rumors, the latest beta version of tvOS 18 available to developers has a new hidden interface that is.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 10, 2024 – iPhone 16 Pro rumors, HomePod with a screen
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss a hidden touchscreen-ready interface found in tvOS amid HomePod rumors. We also cover the latest rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro will offer significantly faster charging speeds. and have design changes.....»»
Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hub
Continuing rumors that Apple will launch a new home device have been further backed up by the discovery of a hidden touchscreen interface in tvOS 18 beta 3.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is treating what it refers to as "Audio.....»»
Testers unearth touchscreen UI in tvOS beta, signs point to a touchscreen HomePod
Rumors of a touchscreen HomePod stretch back to 2021. Enlarge / A screenshot of tvOS 17. Recent betas have included evidence that Apple is working on a touchscreen-enabled version of the interface. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Hot Dog: HomePod saves home and pooch from housefire
Apple's HomePod saved a family home from a potentially fatal fire, caused by a very curious dog.A dog caused a fire in Colorado Springs. A HomePod helped alert homeowners to it. [CSFD]On June 26th at 4:43 a.m, the Colorado Springs Fire Department was.....»»
Novel design for fast, sensitive high-energy photon detector
Prof. Long Shibing and his team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a novel strategy for a high-energy photon detector with high sensitivity and response speed by coupli.....»»
Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day
The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock with a small footprint, customizable display, and support for Alexa. It's now available for $80 ahead of Prime Day......»»
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians a year: It doesn"t have to be so deadly, say researchers
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious—but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames do. It doesn't have to be so deadly......»»
Apple"s Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screen
Yet more rumors have appeared about Apple planning a new HomePod with a screen, home hub, or some other new device for the house. A big leak and info from Apple itself may mean that the device is inching closer to release.An artist's rendition of a H.....»»
Apple says these three products are now ‘vintage’
Apple is now classifying three iconic products as “vintage.” The company has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products to include the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as vintage products. more….....»»
Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the "vintage products" list
The original HomePod is now a "vintage" item according to Apple, making it the first from the smart speaker range to be given the designation.A HomePod in useApple's support pages has a list of products that Apple deems to be vintage or obsolete, dep.....»»
Apple Hearing Study rings the alarm on tinnitus
The Apple's Hearing Study's latest release details how people suffer from tinnitus, and that most people encounter the ringing in the ears at some point.Apple Hearing StudyThe Apple Hearing Study has regularly released findings from its research, con.....»»