Tag: Apple

New starters and actions for automations now available in Home app

Demon Seed: Google Home automations get more trigger options to rival Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit

Google has announced new triggers and actions for its smart home automation platform. In the blog post yesterday Google says it has added 9 new "starters" and nine new "actions." That means users can activate automations when a door is opened or closed, or a device starts charging, or someone...
Apple iPhone 15 - USB-C, thinner bezels, titanium design

Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the one you’ve been waiting for

USB-C. Titanium. Minimal bezels. Finally, an iPhone worth an upgrade.
2023 MacBook Air 15" M2 - Review Roundup

MacBook Air 15″ M2 reviews are in, aggressive pricing, hits sweet spot

Amazing these days that a laptop like the new Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) M2 Air is priced about the same as a well-optioned iPhone. Kind of crazy really -- and suggests that buyers still place a premium on mobile computing and are willing to pay for it. Laptop shoppers can revel...
Amazon Echo Pop

Amazon updates Echo smart speaker lineup, introduces cute Echo Pop

According to Amazon engagement with its voice assistant Alexa increased more than 35% in 2022. So it's no wonder the Seattle tech giant is focusing on its Alexa-enabled smart home devices. Today, Amazon announced four new Echo devices including a new Echo Pop, updated Echo Show 5, Echo Show 5...
Should I upgrade my 2016 MacBook Pro?

Hey Apple, the MacBook Pro needs to go on a diet!

My 2016 MacBook Pro is a svelte beauty by comparison to the 2023s.
Apple Is Working on Adding Touch Screens to Macs in Major Turnabout

Trendspotting: With touchscreen could MacBooks become more like iPads?

The latest rumor out of Apple world: MacBooks could get touchscreens in 2025 (via Bloomberg, yet again). That's only two years from now, so that could be some pretty big news. If true of course. But why not? Touchscreens have been the domain of Windows-based devices for a long time. Most...
When will Apple replace Lightning connector with USB-C?
Peloton Top 10 Best Accessories

Peloton Top 10: Best accessories for your Peloton Bike (2022)

From cycling shorts and fans to heart rate monitors and smart displays. Some ideas on how to maximize the at-home Peloton experience.
Apple could be developing a smart display

Apple could finally be launching a smart display to rival Amazon Echo, Google Nest

Word is that Apple is readying a smart display for launch later this year. Once again, the rumor comes via Engadget from Bloomberg's Marg Gurman -- a person who seems to have a firsthand view into Apple's product development pipeline and/or marketing plans. In any case, Apple's apparently got a handful...
Apple Watch Pro larger screen Fall 2022