How to use back-to-back commands with Siri in iOS 17
Siri can perform many different requests, but for each one, you need to repeatedly summon them. In iOS 17, you can issue back-to-back commands in one session. Here's how.Activating Siri"Now you can issue back-to-back commands without needing to say '.....»»
2023 HomePod review roundup: similar sound, same price
Reviews are in for the new large HomePod, with them saying that while Siri is faster, and it has a similar sound, a high price make it hard to justify the product for round two.The new HomePod is priced at $299Apple reintroduced the HomePod on Januar.....»»
iOS 16.3 fixes pesky CarPlay bug that broke Find My support in Siri
iOS 16.3 was released to everyone on Monday, with headlining features including Security Key support for Apple IDs and support for the second-generation HomePod. The update also included a handful of bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for a.....»»
Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on health and storytelling
While it’s widely been reported that Apple’s upcoming Reality Pro headset will have an App Store with third-party apps, Apple may have more ambitious plans. According to The Information, Apple wants to allow “people who don’t know computer c.....»»
Any Apple AR headset user may be able to create and sell content
A generally reliable source claims that Apple is working on ways for Apple AR headset owners to use Siri to create new apps for them, without Xcode, and then sell their work to others.Apple AR headset users may be able to create apps just using SiriT.....»»
How to start a workout with your voice on Apple Watch
Tracking workout performance is a highlight feature of the Apple Watch. However, starting a workout with your hands is not always possible. Here's how to do it.The Apple Watch can track your progress during workouts. With advancements to Siri, it's n.....»»
Siri GPT-3 combo aims to create a truly smart voice assistant [Video]
A web developer has created a Siri GPT-3 mashup that is intended to demonstrate the potential for a truly smart voice assistant. The AI system was able to make sense of conversational speech – including some in which the required action was implie.....»»
Siri pulled a false alarm at the gym and caused 15 armed police officers to show up
So what happened was… kind of unbelievable. Siri on an Apple Watch called emergency services from a gym in Australia, prompting 15 armed police officers to show up expecting an active shooter. What has to be the most unlikely set of circumstances.....»»
Apple Watch, Siri, Muay Thai combo ends in accidental police raid
A series of unfortunate events led to Australian police showing up in force at a Muay Thai gym after an inadvertent emergency call was made via Siri made an inadvertent emergency call on a trainer's Apple Watch.Activating Siri by accident can lead to.....»»
Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics
Almost two years after it discontinued its original HomePod, Apple has launched a new version in the same size, with the same form factor, but improved audio and better Siri integration.Apple dropped the original HomePod in March 2021, saying that it.....»»
Businesses can now customize their Apple Maps info & more
With Apple Business Connect, businesses can now specify what information gets shown about them across all of Apple's services, ranging from Apple Maps to Siri.Firms can now correct mistakes, add new information, or include special offers in their lis.....»»
“You’ll need to continue on your personal device” – HomeKit’s problem in one quote
I felt a real sense of deja-vu recently, when I told one of my HomePods to run a scene and Siri responded with “You’ll need to continue on your personal device.” This is a message many of us will remember from 2020 … and 2021 … and 2022. W.....»»
Alexa helps Siri avoid last place in MKBHD smartphone voice assistant test [Video]
Siri isn’t the worst voice assistant on phones today, according to MKBHD. In his latest video, Marques Brownlee conducts are four-way test between Siri and its competitors to see how voice assistants compare in 2022. more… The post Alexa helps.....»»
PS5 voice command guide: how to set it up and a complete list of voice commands
You need to do a few things to get this system running first before laying back and ordering your PS5 around with your voice. Here's a full voice command guide......»»
ChatGPT is being used to create malicious emails and code
With a few simple commands, researchers were able to create a malicious Excel file and a phishing email in ChatGPT......»»
How to use macOS startup keyboard commands to boot or recover
If your Mac is having problems, macOS has multiple keyboard combinations that you can hold to recover your system, start in safe mode, run diagnostics, and more. Here's how to use them.The 16-inch MacBook Pro keyboardApple's macOS has long provided m.....»»
Apple"s HomePod & other smart speakers help people feel less alone, more empowered
A new study has discovered that most people enjoy smart speakers like Apple's HomePod and see them as having a net-positive impact on their lives.HomePod mini uses Siri as its smart assistantWhether it is Siri on a HomePod mini or Alexa on an Amazon.....»»
The 8 best Alexa holiday commands
Need some help preparing for the holidays? Alexa knows tons of commands that can bring holiday cheer to your party. Here are some commands to try this winter......»»
tvOS 16.2 with Siri voice recognition and Apple Music Sing now available to users
Following the release of iOS 16.2 and other software updates, Apple also made tvOS 16.2 available to Apple TV users on Monday. The update brings multi-user voice recognition for Siri and also Apple Music Sing with the karaoke experience to the Apple.....»»
TP-Link expands HomeKit lineup with new Kasa outdoor smart plug and in-wall light switches
TP-Link today is expanding its lineup of Kasa smart home accessories with three new HomeKit offerings. Delivering some of its first accessories that work with Siri right out of the box, the new TP-Link Kasa arrives just in time for pairing with hol.....»»
What’s the Matter with digital trust in smart home devices?
Only a decade ago it may have been hard to imagine how digital and connected many of our home features would become. From thermostats to speakers to refrigerators that can all be controlled with voice commands or from a phone, many homes today are no.....»»