The new HomePod is basically the old HomePod – with new hope
Apple still manages the occasional surprise, and yesterday was an interesting example. Almost two years after discontinuing the original HomePod, Apple launched a new HomePod. Or, rather, it basically re-released the original HomePod, at the same pr.....»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»
HomePod Software 17.4 will now automatically choose a default media app
It’s been a few years since Apple let HomePod users choose their preferred media app to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks when asking Siri. However, with HomePod Software 17.4, Apple is making some changes and removing the option to manually c.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands
Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.HomePods Software 17.4 adds new default media servi.....»»
BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery
BobTheSmuggler is an open-source tool designed to easily compress, encrypt, and securely transport your payload. It basically enables you to hide a payload in plain sight. BobTheSmuggler is helpful in phishing campaign assessments, data exfiltration.....»»
Why the death of Apple Car could be a good thing for CarPlay
As someone who’s been covering the ins and outs of Project Titan for the past decade, I can’t say I’m surprised by this week’s news that the infamous Apple Car has been cancelled. My hope, however, is that the death of Apple Car means ther.....»»
New tool helps decipher gene behavior
Scientists have extensively researched the structure and sequence of genetic material and its interactions with proteins in the hope of understanding how our genetics and environment interact with diseases. This research has partly focused on 'epigen.....»»
How strong is Nintendo’s legal case against Switch-emulator Yuzu?
Nintendo is "basically taking the position that emulation itself is unlawful." Enlarge / The eye of Nintendo's legal department turns slowly towards a new target. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Nintendo has filed a lawsuit agai.....»»
How strong is Nintendo’s legal case against Switch emulator Yuzu?
Nintendo is "basically taking the position that emulation itself is unlawful." Enlarge / Chopping Yuzu into three parts is not a proposed legal remedy, for now... (credit: Yuzu) Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Tropi.....»»
AirTags start from $24 in today’s best deals, plus M1 iMac at $849, rare savings on HomePod 2, more
Monday is back with a fresh batch of Apple deals, all of which come headlined by AirTags from $24 or less. The savings apply to single item finders and bundles. You can also take $449 off Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac as a refurbished discount drops down.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple continues work on iPad-style smart home display, but 2024 release unlikely
9to5Mac recently discovered new evidence of Apple’s work on a new HomePod device with a display. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman corroborates that Apple is continuing to “pursue this idea.” Unfort.....»»
Apple Arcade criticized by developers for falling payouts, cancelled projects
Apple Arcade is being criticized by developers for lack of transparency around payments, falling payouts, and cancelled projects. There is, though, hope that Netflix’s move into gaming may lead Apple to showing its own subscription games service.....»»
HomePod with big touchscreen likely isn"t coming in 2024
There have been rumors since 2020 about a HomePod with an integral screen, but a new report claims that it's not coming soon.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is rumored to have some kind of release in March, likely with new iPad.....»»
Disentangling nature"s contributions to international trade
Researchers have developed a multistep process to quantify the dependency of international trade and nature's contributions to people. With their new approach, which has been published in People and Nature, the researchers hope to improve knowledge a.....»»
Apple Watch X: The 9 biggest things I want to see
Rumors suggest the Apple Watch X is coming in late 2024 or 2025 — and it should be a huge upgrade. Whenever it gets here, these are a few things we hope to see......»»
Ala. hospital halts IVF after state’s high court ruled embryos are “children”
Anger and uncertainty spread in wake of Friday's ruling by the state's Supreme Court. Enlarge / Nitrogen tanks holding tens of thousands of frozen embryos and eggs sit in the embryology lab at New Hope Fertility Center in New Yor.....»»
AdultFriendFinder is basically a porn hookup site that needs a refresh
AdultFriendFinder is a borderline-porn hookup site that's stuck in the past. That's not necessarily a bad thing. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.Moving to a new area or wor.....»»
This is the OnePlus Watch 2, and it looks incredible
OnePlus has given us our first glimpse of its next smartwatch. It looks quite elegant and fresh, but it’s the battery life claim that gives us the most hope......»»
HomePod with a screen leaks, foldable iPhone rumors, visionOS 1.1 features
Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable iPhone protot.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2024 – Apple design shakeup, HomePod with a screen rumors
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. Sponsored by Da.....»»
Saturn"s largest moon most likely uninhabitable
A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish shows the subsurface ocean of Titan—the largest moon of Saturn—is most likely a non-habitable environment, meaning any hope of finding life in the icy world is dead in the water......»»