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.....»»
The Boys spinoff Gen V reminds me of The New Mutants — but it actually looks good
The trailer for The Boys spinoff Gen V is here, and my god, does it remind me of the trailer — and basically the concept … The post The Boys spinoff Gen V reminds me of The New Mutants — but it actually looks good appeared first on BGR......»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 to be lighter, and I hope it’ll be thinner too
There’s no doubt in my mind that an Apple Watch Ultra is in my future, and a new rumor about the second-gen model tells me … The post Apple Watch Ultra 2 to be lighter, and I hope it’ll be thinner too appeared first on BGR......»»
tvOS 17’s Enhance Dialogue is a game-changing feature for Apple TV and HomePod
With tvOS 17 and HomePod Software Version 17 now available to public beta testers, I could finally test one of the best new features coming … The post tvOS 17’s Enhance Dialogue is a game-changing feature for Apple TV and HomePod appeared.....»»
tvOS 16.6 officially adds Siri support in Hebrew for Apple TV and HomePod
Earlier this year, it was reported that Apple had been internally testing Siri support in Hebrew for the HomePod with iOS 16.4 – and there was even a video of the new language in action on a HomePod mini running an internal beta build. Now with iO.....»»
New research examines contamination in gulf coast waters
A University of Southern Mississippi (USM) graduate and one of her former professors have collaborated on a project they hope will change the way researchers look at contamination along the Mississippi Gulf Coast......»»
Netflix’s password sharing crackdown actually worked out in their favor
It appears that Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has netted the company more subscribers instead of the opposite. For years, Netflix users would basically buy one plan and share their account with friends or family members. This gav.....»»
Dual wavelengths of light shown to be effective against antibiotic-resistant bacterium
Scientists have combined two light wavelengths to deactivate a bacterium that is invulnerable to some of the world's most widely used antibiotics, giving hope that the regime could be adapted as a potential disinfectant treatment......»»
Apple"s HomePod mini dips to $74.99 ($25 off)
OWC via its MacSales.com storefront has dropped the price of Apple's HomePod mini in new, bulk (non-retail) condition to just $74.99 in your choice of three colors.With excellent sound quality for its compact size, voice recognition capabilities, and.....»»
How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels
Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations......»»
First tvOS 17 public beta now available for Apple TV and HomePod
Following the release of the first iOS 17 public beta, Apple is also rolling out tvOS 17 for Apple TV and HomePods registered in the Apple Beta Software Program. With public betas, users can now get a preview of the new software coming this fall. Re.....»»
iPad Air 5 now $119 off in Friday’s best deals, HomePod 2 $250, AirTags from $22, more
It’s Friday and 9to5Toys is rounding up all of the best discounts as we head into the weekend. On tap today, all-time lows return on iPad Air 5 starting at $500. With up to $119 off, these discounts are joined by some rare chances to save on HomeP.....»»
Is StandBy mode a sneak preview of a future HomePod with a display?
One of the most interesting feature of iOS 17 is StandBy mode, a widget-based landscape display intended primarily for nightstand use. This has definite, uh, echoes of Amazon’s Echo Show, and it’s being suggested that this is indeed Apple’s fi.....»»
I hope every multiplayer game copies Exoprimal’s best feature
Exoprimal features a smart approach to storytelling in an online multiplayer game that games like Overwatch could learn from......»»
We’re witnessing a game preservation crisis, but there’s hope on the horizon
A new study from the Video Game History Foundations shows that current state of game preservation is dire, but a few publishers are trying to fix that......»»
Visualizing the topology of electrons with "3D glasses"
They are seen as a beacon of hope for energy-saving electronics and the high-tech of the future: topological quantum materials. One of their properties is the conduction of spin-polarized electrons on their surface—even though they are actually non.....»»
Xbox Series X with Diablo 4 is $60 off for a limited time
The beefier Xbox Series X is on sale as part of a Diablo 4 deal that basically gets you the game for free......»»
Threads: Instagram launches app to rival Twitter
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg talks up the hope of beating Twitter over user numbers and friendliness......»»
MacBooks in 2023: the best launches so far and what’s coming next
As we hit the midpoint of 2023, let's take a look at how Apple's laptop line is faring – and what we hope to see next......»»
Apple releases third developer betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and more
Here we go, folks. iOS 17 beta 3 is out and we’re digging in to see what’s new. New betas for macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, iPadOS 17, HomePod OS 17, tvOS 17, and the Apple Studio Display are also out now. more… The post Apple releases third deve.....»»
Colombian researchers unveil rare footage of nursing humpback
A trail of milk disperses in the depths of the Pacific off Colombia's coast as a whale calf breaks away after nursing on its mother in rare footage scientists hope will contribute to humpback conservation......»»