Sonos Ray soundbar leaks, new Decora switches, and more on HomeKit Insider
On the latest episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the unreleased Sonos soundbar, Leviton's updated Decora switches, and some great ideas for NFC tags.HomeKit InsiderIt appears Sonos is getting ready to launch a more affordable soundbar. Le.....»»
Deals: M2 iPad Air $729, M2 iPad Pro $800 off, 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe stand $75, HomeKit gear, and more
Alongside a series of exciting new gear coming from IFA today, including the new Twelve South charger with Apple Find My and Belkin’s fabric-wrapped Qi2 15W MagSafe Duo, we are also tracking some solid deals. First up, we have a nice $70 drop on.....»»
Huawei’s folding phone leaked again, and it still looks amazing
In a few days, Huawei is set to unveil its first trifold foldable phone, the Mate XT. Several leaks about this phone have surfaced in recent months, and now . This latest one includes an introductory video about the handset, offering a closer look a.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 3: all the leaks and rumors so far ahead of September 9
We've got some idea what the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is going to bring with it – and we've got some requests too......»»
Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat
One reason I might consider upgrading to the new is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the Matter integration appears to be pretty lackluster. My favorite HomeKit bridge, the Starling Home Hub, has just released a new firmware up.....»»
Apple"s embrace of Matter and new automation accessories on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover several new products that have launched, go hands on with a new charger, and talk about Apple's perhaps self-destructive embrace of Matter.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week IFA kicks off in Berl.....»»
The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is the first soundbar with Dirac Live
Klipsch's new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar comes with audiophile-grade room correction software......»»
Sonos Ace headphones have a rare Labor Day discount
The Sonoc Ace wireless headphones were just recently released, but you can already get them with an 11% discount from Amazon as part of its Labor Day deals......»»
Chemists create gel to prevent leaks and boost lithium-ion battery life
A new type of gel, developed by chemists at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), could help to make lithium-ion batteries safer and more powerful. The gel is designed to prevent the highly flammable electrolyte fluid from leaking......»»
Sonos’ public Trello board doesn’t delight
A public-facing Trello board of upcoming fixes doesn’t do anything to speed up the process of fixing what went wrong with Sonos. It’s a distraction......»»
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound
Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price......»»
Broken Sonos app roadmap now available on Trello for all to see
Whether you use Sonos or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the broken Sonos app and its endless redesign troubles. In response to user frustration about the new app’s shortcomings, Sonos has launched a public roadmap for its future......»»
Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 18% right now]
Update: Right now, you can . Eve Outdoor Cam is a sleek outdoor video camera for HomeKit, with integrated LED floodlight ideally designed to light up your driveway at night. I’ve been a fan of the for a while, and my experience with the Outdoor.....»»
Deals: 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple iPhone cases 42% off, HomeKit ecobee bundle $120 off, charging gear, more
Today’s deals are now at the ready with the return of $500 price drops on the latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of RAM – elevated storage models are also $500 off. We are also tracking a new Amazon low on the official Apple iPhone 15 Pr.....»»
Apple all-in on struggling Matter, to the detriment of HomeKit Accessory Protocol
Apple has privately and publicly pledged its support to new smart home standard Matter over its own HomeKit Accessory Protocol, but customer confusion and a staggered rollout has put the damper on widespread adoption.Apple tries to push Matter forwar.....»»
Valve officially announces Deadlock, the game we all knew existed
Despite multiple leaks, Valve hadn't officially confirmed the existence of Deadlock. That changed over the weekend......»»
Deals: M2 Pro Mac mini with 16GB of RAM $1,150, AirPods Max $150 off, Apple iPhone cases 52% off, HomeKit gear, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with solid price drops on AirPods Max, the 16GB Mac mini, some Prime Day-worthy HomeKit deals, official Apple iPhone cases, and more. The M2 Pro Mac Mini has now dropped down to $1,150 alon.....»»
Deadlock rumors: everything we know so far
Valve hasn't done a very good job keeping Deadlock a secret. For all the leaks, news, and rumors about this upcoming hero shooter, we've got the intel for you......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 now with Matter support
Christmas decorating will begin before you know it, and outdoor lighting is always fun. HomeKit users have a new reason to celebrate. Govee, a popular manufacturer of permanent outdoor smart home lighting, has just launched a new product, the . This.....»»
Nest Smart Learning Thermostat, Sonos app issues, & Wi-Fi issues on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we review the brand-new Nest Learning Thermostat fourth-generation as well as answer a few listener questions.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week in the news the Sonos CEO said while they were hopeful they.....»»
New genetic sensor for DNA methylation discovered
DNA methylation is a process in which a methyl group is attached to the cytosine base of the DNA molecule, and is a major way that DNA is epigenetically marked. Epigenetic modifications can act as on–off switches to regulate gene expression and hel.....»»