New Hue bulbs, Eve Thread switch & more on HomeKit Insider
Brands are announcing a huge array of products ready for market, including new Hue bulbs and Eve's new Thread-enabled light switch. We break it all down on the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast.HomeKit InsiderHue had the most news this we.....»»
Apple smart home accessory details leak, Samsung upgrades Matter, and more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we get into the latest rumors about Apple's unannounced smart home accessory, plus Samsung's new update for Matter, and go hands on with some new gear.HomeKit Insider PodcastIn the news this week we saw.....»»
Microsoft China bans Android, demands staff use iPhones
As part of an overall security drive, Microsoft in China has told staff they will all be required to switch to iPhone.Microsoft's R&D facility in China (Source: Microsoft)As China's government has variously been said to be banning iPhones, and not ex.....»»
Apple Watch SE may switch to an all-plastic chassis to lower costs
Apple is reported to have tested replacing the metal portion of the current Apple Watch SE case with rigid plastic to lower the cost.The current Apple Watch SE uses a nylon-composite material on its back side.Alongside reports of updated regular and.....»»
Controlling magnetism with polarized light: Non-thermal pathway uses inverse Faraday effect
Intense laser pulses can be used to manipulate or even switch the magnetization orientation of a material on extremely short time scales. Typically, such effects are thermally induced, as the absorbed laser energy heats up the material very rapidly,.....»»
I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature
Despite using Google Chrome for many years, this simple productivity feature in Microsoft Edge finally made me switch......»»
Nintendo has no plans to use generative AI for Switch 2 games
As we enter the second half of 2024, it’s clearer than ever that generative AI is much more than a passing fad. Every major technology … The post Nintendo has no plans to use generative AI for Switch 2 games appeared first on BGR......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Govee Outdoor Wall Light delivers 1500 lumens with support for HomeKit over Matter
Permanent outdoor lighting can absolutely transition a bland space into an exciting one. Govee recently released its new which offers 1500 lumens of brightness, plenty of color options, and HomeKit support over Matter. Read on to learn more about Go.....»»
Cync cabinet lights, Hue table lamp, & Matter remotes on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about new devices for the week, including the launch of the GE Cync under cabinet lights, a universal remote, and an IR repeater.HomeKit Insider PodcastAfter first being shown at CES 2024, GE Cy.....»»
Ex-Apple lawyer guilty of insider trading fined 10% of net worth
Gene Levoff was meant to police insider trading at Apple, but was caught in the act, found guilty, and given four years probation. He's now been fined $1.15 million in a related SEC case.Gene LevoffApple's former lawyer has had a rough time since he.....»»
iOS 18: Bad News for iPhone 15, 15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro & Others
While devices like the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 14 series will move from iOS 17 to iOS 18, they may not get the operating system’s full suite of features according to an Apple insider. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has spent t.....»»
Controller for HomeKit updated with new 3D ‘Floor Plan’ feature
Although Apple already provides its own Home app to let users control and manage their HomeKit devices, there are multiple third-party apps that extend such functionality – and one of them is Controller for HomeKit. This week, Controller for HomeKi.....»»
EV switch will be "burden" on suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the need to cut EV costs could mean that the supplier base will shift to lower-cost countries from the West......»»
Interview with Ecobee CEO Greg Fyke, affordable home key lock, & Sonos headphones on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Sonos launches a pair of new smart products, a new affordable Home Key lock emerges, and Ecobee CEO Greg Fyke joins us to talk about the future of home automation.HomeKit Insider PodcastIn the news this.....»»
Proof that Google could switch to TSMC for the Pixel 10
Google is rumored to switch from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5 chipset that will make its way to the Pixel 10. The post Proof that Google could switch to TSMC for the Pixel 10 appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s current Tensor chip.....»»
The best Switch controllers for 2024
There's no shortage of Nintendo Switch controllers that range in price, functionality, and customization. Here are the best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2023......»»
Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics.....»»
The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan
It's expected to outperform the DS worldwide as well. The post The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan appeared first on Phandroid. While the 20-year-old Nintendo DS has long reigned as one of the best-selling vid.....»»
Your next iPhone could be the iPad mini - iPhone 15 vs iPad mini showdown
You make a fraction as many phone calls as you used to, yet you're paying over a thousand bucks for a phone. This might be the time to switch from the iPhone to the iPad mini.The iPad mini has almost everything an iPhone does, but for a lower costWe.....»»
Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle
The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value......»»
Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly coming in 2026
Top insider Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a foldable MacBook might launch in 2026 as Apple ramps up this project’s development. While this device was previously rumored … The post Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly co.....»»