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.....»»
Apple updates HomePod with fix for Siri
As part of a wave of software updates today, Apple has shipped a new version of the HomePod software. All HomePod hardware can update to version 17.1.1 to resolve an issue with failed Siri requests. more….....»»
Apple rolls out HomePod software version 17.1.1
Apple has released HomePod software version 17.1.1 with a fix for Siri, which could respond slowly or fail to complete requests.HomePods run a forked version of tvOS so they are normally updated in tandem. On Tuesday, Apple updated the HomePod softwa.....»»
The Ars Technica staff guide to the mobile apps we can’t live without
We polled our writers and got them to spill their favorite iOS and Android apps. Enlarge / Behold, a collection of apps we love. (credit: Oscar Wong / Getty Images) Senior Reviews Editor Samuel Axon Todoist basically run.....»»
Deals: HomePod mini from $79, Apple’s Leather AirTag Loop $13, 24-inch M1 iMac $599 off
Monday morning’s collection of the best Apple deals are now ready to go. You’ll find a rare discount on Apple’s HomePod mini in all five colors starting from $79 in new condition. From there, we move over to a chance to secure some of the offic.....»»
Apple says it is not making a new 27-inch iMac
Apple really wants customers to buy the new , so much so they have told The Verge today that the company has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac running on Apple Silicon. This means prospective buyers can stop holding out hope for a direct successor t.....»»
References to iPad mini in tvOS 17.2 beta revive "HomePod with display" rumors
Apple's rumored display-clad HomePod may be edging closer to reality, with Apple seemingly trialing the running of tvOS on an iPad mini.A mock-up of a HomePod with a displayRumors have circulated earlier in 2023 that Apple wanted to expand the HomePo.....»»
Apple testing tvOS 17 on an iPad mini as it works on HomePod with a screen
It’s been a while since we’ve heard rumors about Apple’s ambitious plans to expand the HomePod lineup. A few days ago, we got a first look at a prototype HomePod with an LCD screen on top. However, Apple wants to go even further, and 9to5Mac ha.....»»
GM, UAW in intensive talks to reach new contract after all-night bargaining session
GM and UAW negotiators were reconvening later on Friday after the all-night session with the hope of soon reaching a deal. The UAW also held lengthy talks Thursday with Stellantis......»»
HomePod 2 returns to all-time low of $280, Anker iPhone 15 chargers from $45, more
An all-time low has returned to Apple’s new HomePod 2 at $280. It’s joined by a collection of discounts on Anker’s latest Prime USB-C GaN chargers and power banks, all of which start from $45. Then there’s the original Apple Watch Ultra at ju.....»»
iPhone 16: 12 things I want to see in the next iPhone
It's not too early to start thinking about the Apple iPhone 16 series. Here are 12 things we hope to see in next year's iPhone family......»»
Scientists isolate early-warning tremor pattern in lab-made earthquakes
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have successfully isolated a pattern of lab-made "foreshock" tremors. The finding offers hope that future earthquakes could be forecast by the swarm of smaller tremors that come before them......»»
tvOS 17.1 now available for Apple TV alongside HomePod software update
Alongside iOS 17.1, Apple has released the free tvOS 17.1 software update for Apple TV hardware. The release comes a month after tvOS 17 introduced a handful of new features to Apple TV. A HomePod software update with the same version number is also.....»»
tvOS 17.1 & HomePod Software 17.1 arrive with bug fixes and performance improvements
After over a month of beta testing, Apple has just rolled out its update for tvOS 17.1 and HomePod Software 17.1 to all users.tvOS on an Apple TVThe update to tvOS 17.1 is the first major one for the operating system since the release of tvOS 17 on S.....»»
Drought-hit farmers in US heartland hope Mississippi "comes back"
Jonathan Driver, an Arkansas farmer with blackened hands and a thick southern drawl, doesn't have a minute to spare......»»
YouTube Music adds HomePod integration to its iOS app
Google has finally added support for Apple's HomePod to YouTube Music, allowing subscribers to listen to songs from the service through the smart speaker via a Siri request.The Default Service function can now list YouTube MusicApple opened up HomePo.....»»
Prototype HomePod with LCD touchscreen surfaces in photo
A HomePod with a touchscreen on the top has been leaked in social media photos, in what could be a prototype for a future update to the smart speaker.An alleged prototype HomePod [x/KosutamiSan]The HomePod and HomePod mini do not have displays built.....»»
The quest to understand tornadoes
Scientists hope technology furthers their understanding of how and why tornadoes form. Enlarge / This stovepipe tornado formed under an intense rotating wall cloud near Keota, Iowa, on March 31, 2023. (credit: Jonah Lange/Getty ).....»»
Apple is repeating a major mistake from its past with the Vision Pro
Half a decade ago, the HomePod launched with a sky-high price tag and no cheaper option. Now, Apple risks repeating the same mistake with a different product......»»
Saturday Citations: Hope for golden retrievers and humans. Plus: Cosmologists constrain the entire universe
This week, we reported on the totality of the universe. We reported on some other subjects, as well, but since they're obviously encompassed by that first thing, enough said......»»
Hands on with HomePod & HomePod mini"s new features in software update 17
The HomePod and HomePod mini didn't get as much love in Apple's recent OS updates as the rest of the lineup, but the recently-released 17.0 update still brought along some new features for us to test out.Apple's relaunched HomePodHomePod software upd.....»»