These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home.....»»
Best Buy"s last-minute doorbuster deals slash Apple products to $22.99+
Last-minute holiday deals are in effect now at Best Buy, with doorbuster pricing driving Apple products down to $22.99 and up.Last-minute holiday doorbuster deals are going on now - Image credit: Best BuyMacBooks, AirTags, Apple Watches and more are.....»»
If you need a relaxing holiday vacation game, download this one
LOK Digital is a genius word search puzzle game that I will find myself playing for years to come......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara unveils a new valve controller to help prevent major water damage during leaks
Smart home products have come a long way, but one area often overlooked is water management. Aqara’s newly launched is changing that by turning your existing water valves into smart components of your home. Originally announced at IFA 2024, this re.....»»
12 days of OpenAI: The Ars Technica recap
Did OpenAI's big holiday event live up to the billing? Over the past 12 business days, OpenAI has announced a new product or demoed an AI feature every weekday, calling the PR eve.....»»
Stranger Things season 5 completes filming: ‘That’s a wrap’
Stranger Things season 5 has completed filming. View Netflix's announcement along with behind-the-scenes photos from the final season......»»
How to use Double Pump in Fortnite OG
The infamous Double Pump meta is back in Fortnite and here's how you can use it in OG Chapter 1, Season 1 to dominate lobbies......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (December 20-22)
The holiday season is here, and with it comes plenty of stress. If you’re looking to unwind, the best way to do that might be to find some time to watch a movie. Once you’ve done that, though, you’ve still got to pick the film you w.....»»
Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with holiday delivery
Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – all of which should arrive in time for Christmas gift-giving next week. more….....»»
Next-gen CarPlay’s first models should still ‘arrive in 2024,’ per Apple’s site
Holiday breaks are starting to kick off, when Apple and other companies tend to not make many new announcements. But there’s one big update we’re still expecting, according to Apple’s website: the arrival of the first next-gen CarPlay models......»»
The science behind Christmas trees: How conifers brave winter"s worst
As the festive season approaches, evergreen conifers like spruce and pine adorn homes worldwide. But while Christmas trees bring warmth and joy into our lives, they endure some of the harshest conditions on Earth in their natural habitats......»»
DEAL: GoPro HERO13 Black gets a MASSIVE 25% discount!
It’s holiday season and if you’re looking for a camera to take with you on your travels, don’t miss this deal for the GoPro HERO13 Black! The post DEAL: GoPro HERO13 Black gets a MASSIVE 25% discount! appeared first on Phandroid. If.....»»
Foldable iPads, Apple Intelligence blowback, new Apple Music Radio stations
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance react to the recent controversy.....»»
M4 Mac mini proves Apple has fixed its biggest mistakes of the past
Apple’s M4 Mac mini is a surprisingly and wildly successful product. Per our homepage poll, it’s readers’ favorite product of the year—by far. Why is it such a hit? Because it’s the strongest evidence yet that Apple has learned from past mi.....»»
Deals: M4/Pro MacBook Pro up to $250 off from $1,399, iPad 10 $250, iPhone SSDs, HomeKit gear, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a pair of return all-time lows on Apple’s most affordable M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. You’re looking at $200 and $250 off, respectively, to mark the return of the best prices ever on th.....»»
How Apple"s smart home revolution begins in 2025
Apple has a master plan to conquer the smart home, and after years of HomeKit being just a hobby, it all will begin in 2025. Here's what Apple has in mind.Apple is ready to take the smart home seriously starting in 2025The smart home market has been.....»»
Amazon faces holiday strike after refusing to bargain with warehouse workers
Amazon downplaying what workers declared is “largest strike” ever in the US. Amazon workers at seven warehouses walked out Thursday morning, launching a strike ahead of the ho.....»»
A family reunion 150 million years in making: Paleontologists identify nearly 50 hidden relatives of Pterodactylus
Christmas is the time for families to come together, and in the midst of the festive season, University of Leicester paleontologists have announced that they have reunited a family that has been separated for 150 million years......»»
Why does family violence increase during the festive season? Here are three contributing factors
While the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it's one of the worst times of year for domestic and family violence......»»
Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders
'Tis the season for resolutions, and if yours are all about reducing your impact on the planet then you may find yourself at loggerheads this holiday season with friends whose 2025 goals are a bit less green......»»
How to deal with narcissistic relatives over the holidays
The holiday season is here, and streets are filled with festive sparkles, twinkling lights and cheerful Christmas songs. While many of us are looking forward to spending the holiday period with family and friends, Christmas is anything but jolly for.....»»