Shameful: Insteon looks dead—just like its users’ smart homes
The app and servers are dead. The CEO scrubbed his LinkedIn page. No one is responding. Enlarge / The lighting puns write themselves. (credit: Insteon) The smart home company Insteon has vanished. The entire company seems to.....»»
Android is getting call scam detection and real-time app threat alerts
Two new Android security features are now available for users in the U..S, and will soon make their way to older Android devices as well......»»
iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App
The app is mostly the same with the Android version, although there are some differences. The post iPhone Users can Now Use the Gemini App appeared first on Phandroid. While Google Gemini has long been available on Android devices for quit.....»»
Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam!
The 2nd-gen Indoor Nest cam packs a ton of useful features. The post Save 30% with Google’s 2nd Gen Indoor Nest Cam! appeared first on Phandroid. If you were looking to add a bit of muscle to your smart home security system, then you.....»»
TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings
It arrives just in time for the holidays. The post TCL’s Huge TVs Now Come with Huge Savings appeared first on Phandroid. If you were ever in the mood to grab yourself (or a loved one) one of those huge 98-inch smart TVs, then you mi.....»»
Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation
Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»
Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide
iPhone users in some markets discovered a standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone a few days ago. The app wasn’t available in most markets, as … The post Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide appeared first o.....»»
Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more
Black Friday sales officially kick off next week, but there are obviously tons of Black Friday deals that are already available now. Our favorite on … The post Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: November 14, 2024 – iCloud lawsuit, Matter smart home upgrades
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple Immersive ‘Concert for One’ arrives next week on Vision Pro
Today Apple released a new immersive music experience from The Weeknd for Vision Pro users. Alongside that release, the company announced the release date for its next immersive video, and it’s right around the corner. more….....»»
ChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode
OpenAI launched a native ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, which makes it easier for Mac users to interact with the company’s AI chatbot. Now OpenAI is releasing a huge update to ChatGPT on Mac, which adds integration with third-party apps......»»
Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»
The new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users
has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Le.....»»
Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time
Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety without compromising privacy. These new security features a.....»»
The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence
Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year. Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the num.....»»
UK consumer rights group sues Apple for maintaining an ‘unlawful’ iCloud monopoly
UK consumer rights group Which? is leading a lawsuit against Apple, targeting Apple’s dominance over cloud services on iPhone and iPad. Essentially, it argues that Apple forces iOS device users to buy iCloud storage as it does not allow other cloud.....»»
UK group wants $4 billion payout for iCloud users
The UK's "Which?" consumer group and publication is to sue Apple over what it claims is the company's anti-competitive way of locking users into paying for iCloud storage.Apple's iCloud promo — image credit: AppleIt's not the first lawsuit against.....»»
YouTube Premium users are accidentally being shown ads
It seems that due to a potential bug, YouTube Premium users are being shown ads when they shouldn’t be seeing any. The post YouTube Premium users are accidentally being shown ads appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re not a fan of ads.....»»
Apple’s answer to the Nest Hub could arrive in 2025
According to the latest rumors, Apple has a new smart home device planned for 2025 that could take on the Nest Hub. The post Apple’s answer to the Nest Hub could arrive in 2025 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s entry into the smart.....»»
Best Nest thermostat deals: New and refurbished starting at $26
Add some smarts and convenience to your smart home with these Google Nest Thermostat deals......»»
Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer
With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users......»»