This concept visualizes everything we want in a new HomePod
Apple announced its HomePod back in February of 2018, meaning that the original HomePod is coming up on five years old with zero updates to the hardware. Then in March of 2021, instead of giving us a new HomePod, Apple just decided to discontinue th.....»»
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, and more
In addition to iOS 17.4 and visionOS 1.1 this week, Apple has updated the Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. Today’s release includes macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and the HomePod 17.4 software update. more….....»»
Designing a drone that uses adaptive invisibility: Towards autonomous sea-land-air cloaks
The idea of objects seamlessly disappearing, not just in controlled laboratory environments but also in real-world scenarios, has long captured the popular imagination. This concept epitomizes the trajectory of human civilization, from primitive camo.....»»
There is no excuse for the failure to implement Spotify HomePod support
My colleague yesterday referenced the fact that Spotify is demanding greater freedoms from Apple, but hasn’t yet taken advantage of the ones already offered to the company. Key among these is the company’s failure to implement Spotify HomePod sup.....»»
Revolutionizing urban landscapes: The eco-metropolis model
The concept of the metropolitan area is pivotal in studying innovation economics and ecological conservation. Recent scholarly perspectives challenge the traditional view of urban development as merely spatial expansion. Instead, they highlight the r.....»»
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.....»»
Scientists create new idea on how to hack a warming planet: drying the upper atmosphere
Government scientists have cooked up a new concept for how to potentially cool an overheating Earth: Fiddle with the upper atmosphere to make it a bit drier......»»
Transparent Micro LED searches for purpose in Lenovo’s concept laptop
Prototype improves on older transparent laptop tech but lacks necessity. Lenovo's transparent laptop prototype on display at MWC 2024 this week, as captured by India Today......»»
Fiat delivers jolt of color, creativity with Panda-inspired concept electric vehicles
Fiat is showcasing what the iconic Panda City Car could look like in an electric age via a series of new concept cars featuring a modern twist......»»
Is there room for a smart ring in Apple’s lineup of wearable products?
Rumors about Apple working on a smart ring are not new. In fact, it’s been almost a decade since the company patented the concept of an “iRing” with sensors, but that product has never seen the light of day. More recently, rumors again raised t.....»»
The Samsung Cling Band is the company’s bendy phone concept
It looks like Samsung is exploring the idea of bendable displays as they have unveiled the Cling Band concept phone at MWC 2024. The post The Samsung Cling Band is the company’s bendy phone concept appeared first on Phandroid. This year.....»»
Deutsche Telekom envisions an app-less smartphone future
At MWC, Deutsche Telekom has taken the wraps off a smartphone concept that relies completely on AI without the need for apps. The post Deutsche Telekom envisions an app-less smartphone future appeared first on Phandroid. One of the reasons.....»»
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.....»»
Lenovo has a clear vision for the future…a transparent display laptop
Lenovo has unveiled a brand new laptop concept at MWC 2024 in the form of a laptop with a transparent display. The post Lenovo has a clear vision for the future…a transparent display laptop appeared first on Phandroid. Laptops are pr.....»»
I saw Lenovo’s futuristic transparent laptop, and it absolutely stunned me
Lenovo is giving the industry a look at its ThinkBook Transparent Display laptop proof of concept at MWC 2024......»»
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.....»»
Mercedes-Benz scales back electric ambitions as EV pessimism grows
Even Europe won't be ready for EV-only sales in 2030, says M-B CEO Ola Kaellenius. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz's next EV will be the CLA, which makes use of the very efficient powertrain tech we tested in the Vision EQXX concept. (c.....»»
Photon upconversion: Steering light with supercritical coupling
National University of Singapore researchers and their collaborators have unveiled a novel concept termed "supercritical coupling" that enables a several-fold increase in photon upconversion efficiency. This discovery not only challenges existing par.....»»
Lenovo has a freaking cool transparent laptop that could debut at MWC 2024
New renders have revealed a transparent laptop concept that Lenovo is working on and could be unveiled at MWC 2024. The post Lenovo has a freaking cool transparent laptop that could debut at MWC 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. There’s.....»»