Apple announces October 13 ‘Welcome home’ event in New York
Apple has announced an event in New York on October 13 at 9AM ET. Its invitation uses the tagline “Welcome home.” Apple is rumored to be planning smart home products for the event, but…
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Tony Fadell says AI gadgets must solve real problems to earn trust
At MIT Future Fest, Tony Fadell showed images of three discontinued AI devices: the Rabbit R1, the Humane AI pin and the Limitless pendant. He called them “Gen 1” products and said their makers…
Ring Smart Lock uses a hand crank for emergency power
Ring plans to launch its Smart Lock in the United States in Q1 2027 for $249. The lock will come in black, silver and brass finishes. Ring has not announced plans for an international…
Samsung Wallet adds digital keys for select GM cars
Drivers in the United States and Canada can use Samsung Wallet to lock, unlock and start select General Motors vehicles with a digital key. The feature works on some Samsung devices. Support is starting…
Apple and LG reportedly plan smart home devices, including a lock and thermostat
Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, according to a report from Bloomberg . The products are expected to carry LG branding and work with Apple’s rumored smart…
AI Devices Are Challenging What Counts as Recording
Tech companies are testing a broader idea of what it means for a device to record. Traditionally, a microphone or camera was understood to capture sound or images that could be saved and reviewed.…
Apple’s new Screen Time rollout leaves families facing setup hurdles
Apple’s redesigned Screen Time parental controls require eligible devices in an Apple Family Sharing group to run the relevant OS 27 software. The requirement has prevented some families from accessing the new features,
Matic gets an FCC waiver for robots that were already approved
The US Federal Communications Commission has added Matic’s original robot vacuum, model 4MA0001, and charging dock, model 4DK0008, to its ban waiver list. The decision allows the FCC to approve the radio products for…
Apple confirms cellular bug in some AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max models
Apple has confirmed that a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices using AT&T have lost cellular service and cannot make calls, according to a statement to 9to5Mac cited by TechRadar. The issue…
Apple Watch Series 12 and Garmin Cirqa show similar sleep trends over one week
TechRadar’s Matt Evans compared sleep scores from an Apple Watch Series 12 and a Garmin Cirqa worn overnight for one week. Evans says Apple’s Vitals app needed seven nights to establish his baseline before…
