LG and Schneider Home Smart Thermostats for Apple Home Collection cost $199.95 in the U.S. and Canada, with Adaptive Temperature and $39.95 room sensors.
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Apple HomeView costs $299 and ships November 13 with Siri AI and A18 chip
Apple HomeView costs $299 in tabletop and wall-mounted models with a 7-inch display, A18 chip and Siri AI. Pre-orders are open and it ships November 13.
HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: $149 S10 model adds Wi-Fi 6E and surround
HomePod mini 2 vs the original HomePod mini: $149 vs $129, S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, new colors, Siri AI, surround sound and Mac speaker support.
New Apple TV 4K costs $299 with an A19 chip and ships November 13
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) costs $299 with 128GB, an A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7, far-field mics and Siri AI. Pre-orders open October 13, stores from November 13.
Apple Home Collection brings LG and Schneider smart home gear from $39.95
Apple Home Collection pairs LG Electronics and Schneider Electric cameras, a lock and thermostats with Apple Home, from $39.95 and shipping in December.
Apple Home Collection cameras: 50GB iCloud+ covers one, 2TB unlimited
Apple Home Collection’s four LG cameras start at $199.95 and store 10 days of video in iCloud+. Here is which plan covers how many cameras and what AI needs.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock costs $349.95 and unlocks hands-free with iPhone
LG’s Smart Deadbolt Lock for Apple Home Collection starts at $349.95 in the U.S. and Canada, with Ultra Wideband hands-free unlock, Matter and Aliro support.
HomePod mini 2 costs $149 and ships October 30 with an S10 chip and Siri AI
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is $149, ships October 30 in five colours, runs on the S10 chip and gets Siri AI in a later update. Here’s what’s new.
What Apple Won't Announce Today: No Macs, No iPads
Apple’s October 13 event focuses on smart home products, while new MacBook Pro, iMac, and OLED iPad mini announcements are expected later.
Why Apple Is Holding Two Events in October 2026
Discover why Apple is holding two events in October 2026, covering its Welcome Home launch, new MacBooks, OLED iPads, and more.
Why Your Current HomePod mini Won't Get Siri AI
Discover why the original HomePod mini won’t support Siri AI, how its aging S5 chip limits performance, and what’s changing.
Apple Welcome Home Event: Everything Expected Today (October 13)
Apple’s Welcome Home event takes place October 13. Here’s everything expected, including HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, and accessories.
Apple Watch Now Pairs with Select Huawei Phones Using HarmonyOS App
Discover how Huawei’s new HarmonyOS app allows an Apple Watch to pair with select smartphones. Learn what notification features work and which ones are blocked.
YouTube Brings Its AI Conversational Search to Mobile Phones
YouTube brings its conversational AI search to mobile apps in the US. Users can ask complex questions and get text answers alongside specific video clips.
Apple Built a Clever Cooling System Inside the iPhone Duo Hinge
Discover how Apple keeps the new folding iPhone Duo cool. Engineers built a flexible graphite pipe inside the hinge to move heat across both halves safely.
Microsoft Reveals New Maia 300 Chip To Power Faster Teams And Copilot
Microsoft announced the Maia 300 AI chip to power tools like Teams and Copilot. Arriving in 2027, it promises faster response times and better efficiency.
No Man's Sky Officially Lands on iPhone and iPad This October
No Man’s Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad this October. Learn about the download size, missing features, and how to try the massive space game for free.
Pro Mode Shutter Controls on iPhone 18 Pro Drop Image Quality
Using manual shutter speeds in Pro mode on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro disables frame stacking. Discover why this choice leads to noisy and grainy photos.
Employees Fake Artificial Intelligence Usage to Impress Bosses
Many full time workers admit to exaggerating their artificial intelligence skills to impress bosses. They cite a lack of training and unclear company plans.
JP Morgan Rejects iPhone Demand Cuts and Raises Apple Share Target
JP Morgan rejects reports of low iPhone demand and raises its Apple price target to $360. Investors are now looking ahead to new foldable devices.
WhatsApp Could Soon Let You Schedule Texts and Media for Later
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you schedule texts and media. Pick a delivery time up to two weeks in advance, even if your phone is offline.
Google May Speeds Up Gmail Drafts With New Help Me Write Update
Google is updating the Help Me Write tool in Gmail to generate drafts faster. An APK teardown reveals a layout that removes extra screens for quick edits.
Apple Celebrates Diwali With Special Edition AirPods 5 In India
Apple has launched a special edition AirPods 5 for Diwali in India. It features a unique rangoli engraving and costs the same as the standard version.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Explains Why The iPhone Duo Is A Waste Of Money
Nothing CEO Carl Pei calls the $1,999 iPhone Duo a waste of money. Discover why the lack of Face ID and camera downgrades sparked his strong criticism.