Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Smart Display Powered by Siri and Apple Intelligence
Apple has announced HomeView, a $299 smart display that leverages Apple Intelligence and Siri for home automation, launching on Nov. 13.
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Apple Pushes US iPhone Duo Shipping Estimates Into Early 2027
Preorder delivery estimates for Apple's first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, have slipped into January 2027 in the United States following heavy initial demand.
Ex-Apple Engineer Unveils Hiyd, a Health-Tracking Disc for Traditional Watches
Startup Hiyd has developed a 2.7-millimeter sensor disc that attaches to standard wristwatches via microsuction, offering health metrics without requiring a dedicated smartwatch.
Apple Announces Fourth-Generation Apple TV 4K at $300 With AV1 and HomePod Surround
Apple has unveiled its fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, eliminating the entry-level tier and pricing the sole 128GB Wi-Fi and Ethernet model at $300.
Apple Expands Smart Home Hardware With New Smart Display, Updated Apple TV 4K, and Partner Ecosystem
Apple expanded its smart home hardware with a 7-inch smart display, an upgraded HomePod mini, an A19-powered Apple TV 4K, and third-party accessories developed with LG and Schneider Electric.
Apple Prepares Smart Home Reboot with HomeView Hub and Hardware Partnerships Ahead of NYC Event
Apple is set to hold a 'Welcome Home' media event in New York City, where the company is expected to unveil a centralized smart home display called HomeView alongside updated hardware.
Twelve South Introduces Compact Valet Charger for Nightstands
Twelve South has released a new, smaller version of its Valet charging station, designed to fit more easily on compact surfaces.
Pixel 11 Series Expected to Rival Samsung Galaxy in Price and Performance
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 series is anticipated to match Samsung Galaxy phones in pricing, shifting the Pixel's value proposition more toward its software capabilities than a lower cost.
Google Wallet Introduces Parent-Controlled Spending for Children
Google Wallet has launched a new feature allowing parents in the United States to establish and manage digital spending accounts for their children and teenagers.
Google Wallet Introduces Secure Balances for Minors
Google Wallet now offers a feature enabling parents to establish secure financial accounts for their children under 18.
Ford Unveils Fathom: An Electric Midsize Truck Starting at $28,350
Ford has announced the Fathom, an electric midsize truck built on its Universal EV Platform, with an initial price of $28,350, aiming to challenge competitors with comprehensive standard features.
Apple Pencil Pro vs. USB-C: Feature Differences and Compatibility
Apple offers four generations of its Pencil stylus, with the newest Pro model and the USB-C version presenting distinct functionalities and price points for iPad users.
Autonomous Key Uses a Physical Token to Block Distracting Apps
The $9 device adds real-world friction to screen-time controls by requiring users to tap a key before restricted apps reopen.
Apple Considers Paid Usage Tiers for Its New Siri AI
Heavy users could buy additional computing capacity through iCloud+ after the assistant's broader rollout this fall.
Spotify Lets Listeners Attach Personal Notes to Songs
User Notes turns playlists into shared memory journals by adding captions about when and why a track matters.
Spotify Launches a Running Mode That Matches Music to Each Workout Phase
The premium feature uses pace and listening preferences to build a changing soundtrack for warmups, harder efforts and recovery.
Google Expands Privacy-Preserving Age Signals for Android Apps
Developers worldwide will be able to receive an age range without collecting a user's exact birth date.
Apple Launches Klarna-Backed Leasing for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch
Apple Upgrade replaces two existing U.S. payment programs and lets eligible customers return, buy or exchange a device at the end of the lease.
X Money Begins U.S. Rollout With Debit Card and Peer Payments
The financial app is opening to paid X subscribers with instant transfers, a Visa card and incentives tied to Premium membership.
Apple Launches MapKit for Automotive
The new software kit lets automakers embed Apple Maps directly into vehicle displays and driving systems.
OpenAI Debuts a $230 Control Surface for Codex
Codex Micro gives developers physical controls for switching among agents, checking status and adjusting common coding workflows.
Figma Motion Adds Native Animation Tools to Product Design Files
Teams can build, review and hand off interface motion without leaving the shared canvas.
Android 17 Adds Multitasking, Privacy and Theft Protections
Google's mobile operating system update begins on Pixel devices with floating app bubbles, improved recording and stronger controls for lost phones.
Databricks Expands Unity AI Gateway for Enterprise Agent Control
The governance layer adds cross-provider cost controls, runtime policies and monitoring for models, agents, tools and MCP services.
Apple Extends Intelligence Across Maps, Find My and Apple Cash
The services update adds richer navigation, flexible location sharing, visual bill splitting and expanded media experiences.
Apple Adds AI Reframing Tools to Photos
Spatial Reframing can adjust composition and perspective while Apple marks generated edits with an embedded provenance signal.
Apple Introduces Systemwide Dictation With Automatic Polishing
The voice input update can improve punctuation, capitalization and formatting while new Siri voices aim for more natural delivery.
Apple Introduces Siri AI Across Its Device Ecosystem
The rebuilt assistant adds conversational interaction, visual understanding and deeper control across apps and personal context.
Google Tests Gemini-Built Ads Inside AI Search
Conversational Discovery, Highlighted Answers and new shopping formats move sponsored content deeper into generated search experiences.
Apple Previews AI-Powered Accessibility Upgrades
The updates extend VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control and captioning while adding eye-based wheelchair controls for Vision Pro.
Googlebook Brings Android, ChromeOS and Gemini Into a New Laptop Line
Google is working with major PC manufacturers on AI-native notebooks scheduled for the fall.
OpenAI Adds Advanced Account Security for High-Risk Users
The opt-in setting combines stronger sign-in and recovery protections with phishing-resistant hardware authentication from Yubico.
Anthropic Previews Claude Mythos With a Security-First Rollout
The general-purpose frontier model is initially limited to selected cybersecurity partners rather than a public API release.
Google Launches Lyria 3 Pro for Longer AI-Generated Music
The music model can create structured tracks of up to three minutes and is available across developer, enterprise and creative products.
Apple Unifies Its Business Services in One Platform
Apple Business combines device management, employee tools, customer-facing listings and support for organizations of different sizes.
Google TV Adds Gemini Visual Answers and Sports Briefs
The television interface can now show richer responses, narrated topic explorations and quick updates for sports fans.
Apple Introduces AirPods Max 2 With the H2 Chip
The updated headphones add stronger noise control, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Live Translation support.
Apple Brings M5 Pro and M5 Max to MacBook Pro
The 14- and 16-inch laptops add faster AI processing, higher storage floors and improved solid-state drive performance.
Apple Updates MacBook Air With M5 Chip and More Base Storage
The new laptop doubles entry-level storage while increasing AI and graphics performance.
Apple Launches the $599 iPhone 17e
The entry model adds the A19 chip, MagSafe, a 48-megapixel camera and 256 gigabytes of starting storage.
