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.....»»
Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests
Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14,.....»»
tvOS 17 beta 1 now available to developers along with HomePod Software beta
Following the release of betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, Apple is also rolling out the first beta of tvOS 17 to developers. The update brings a redesigned Control Center for Apple TV, plus a new way to find your Siri Remote with iPho.....»»
Apple’s macOS Sonoma has a game-changing feature — literally
Apple may have finally found a way to fix gaming on the Mac, and while there are still hurdles to overcome, I’m full of hope for the future. Here’s why......»»
Underwater forest"s recovery offers hope for marine restoration across the globe
Human activity has degraded ecosystems and damaged biodiversity around the world, but ecosystem restoration offers hope for the future. Scientists studying the restoration of underwater seaweed forests which provide other species with food and shelte.....»»
Venture Deals Summer 2023 Course
The Venture Deals course is free and starts on June 20, 2023. This is the fourth time we are running the new version of the course (v2!) that was co-created with Techstars and Kauffman Fellows. If interested, sign up now. I hope to see.....»»
Study leads to milestone advances in understanding lethal bronzing of palm trees
Palm trees infected with lethal bronzing disease emit signals that warn nearby healthy palms of the threat. Those healthy palms produce their own defense that University of Florida scientists one day hope to harness to protect palms against the disea.....»»
Beat Saber is the latest VR game that could be coming to the Apple headset next week
We’re in the final days of Apple headset hype (at least we hope), and that means there’s still time to make predictions. Yesterday it was a potential tease for No Man’s Sky on what could be called Reality Pro. Now it’s time for Beat Saber sp.....»»
How to catch all the Pokemons you want by faking GPS
GPS is incredibly useful if you’re using navigation apps and need to find your way around an area you’re unfamiliar with, but it has its drawbacks where you basically let companies know your location. This is why if you ever need to spoof your lo.....»»
Biological cleanup discovered for certain "forever chemicals"
University of California, Riverside, chemical and environmental engineering scientists have identified two species of bacteria found in soil that break down a class of stubborn "forever chemicals," giving hope for low-cost biological cleanup of indus.....»»
Soro app brings HomePod-like intercom to Sonos speakers
Back in 2020, Apple launched its handy intercom feature for HomePod and HomePod mini. Fast forward to 2023 and that feature isn’t yet native on Sonos speakers. Now Soro For Sonos has received an update that brings intercom capability and more. mo.....»»
UAE announces groundbreaking mission to asteroid belt, seeking clues to life"s origins
The United Arab Emirates unveiled plans Monday to send a spaceship to explore the solar system's main asteroid belt, the latest space project by the oil-rich nation after it launched the successful Hope spacecraft to Mars in 2020......»»
Xiaomi chip program prepares for "long-term battle" following Oppo"s failure
Xiaomi, which started developing its own chips in 2014, has been low-key since 2018. In comparison to Oppo's recent official closure of its chip design business, Xiaomi's progress in self-developed chips offers a glimmer of hope for the industry as l.....»»
Japanese electronics component makers turn to automotive applications for growth
Japanese electronics component manufacturers such as Murata, Taiyo Yuden, and TDK are mostly conservative about the recovery of smartphone demand and are now placing their hope on orders from automotive electronics components......»»
Could Apple Reality Pro headset adoption follow Apple Watch or HomePod trend?
Apple is expected to unveil its mixed reality headset at WWDC in less than two weeks. Shifting from a focus on iPhone analysis, CIRP is out with a research note discussing what Apple Reality Pro adoption could look like by comparing it to Apple Watc.....»»
Gravitational-Wave Search Resumes after Three Years and Lots of Headaches
Researchers still hope to discover hundreds of new binary black hole mergers despite technical setbacks that have sidelined key detectors in Italy and Japan.....»»
I really hope the iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn’t look like this
Renders of the iPhone 16 Pro Max's possible design just leaked. If the phone actually looks anything like what we're seeing, I want nothing to do with it......»»
U.S. consumers want EVs, but cost and range remain issues, survey finds
About half of U.S. consumers who own gas or diesel vehicles are considering a hybrid or electric vehicle and many hope to buy one within the next two years. Affordability and range remain obstacles for many would-be buyers, however......»»
Friday’s best deals: HomePod 2 $279, exclusive Nomad 20% off iPhone 14 case sale, Belkin MagSafe gear, more
We’re heading into the weekend with a fresh roundup of all today’s best discounts. Serving up the best of the best, 9to5Toys has found a few offers worth a closer look below. Taking the spotlight, you can still score the very first price cut on.....»»
tvOS 16.5 & HomePod 16.5 updates are now available
Apple has issued to the public updates to tvOS 16.5 and HomePod software version 16.5, in what is largely a performance and bug fix release.Apple TV 4KThe update follows a brief beta-testing period, which consisted of three rounds before the final re.....»»
Home automation standard Matter gets its first update since release
Matter, the new smart home standard that launched in late 2022 is getting an update, but it doesn't look like it's bringing anything new to consumers.HomePod mini and Matter logoThe Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) is the governing body behind M.....»»