Hardware

How to connect a TV or audio receiver to a HomePod

Apple’s HomePods have evolved in function since their introduction as Apple has pushed out firmware updates and related operating system changes that enabled originally promised features. But there are still some missing pieces, some of which may remain outside the … Continue reading

Smart home guide for beginners: Make your home more convenient to live in without spending lots of time or money

You don’t need to be an expert or spend a fortune on cutting-edge gear, these first steps will lay a foundation you can build on.

Denon HEOS HomeCinema HS2 soundbar review: Alexa, play ‘Jurassic Park’

You’ll find Denon’s Heos HomeCinema HS2 soundbar and wireless subwoofer a solid, feature-rich package.

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Rumors, rumors, and more rumors about the iPhone, Apple Car, AR glasses

IDG New iPhone rumors suggest that Apple Pencil support is on its way. Group FaceTime won’t be available when iOS 12 and macOS Mojave are released this fall. We also feature your comments and questions for Jason Cross, Leif Johnson, … Continue reading

Apple’s Group FaceTime delay is the right move. Here’s why

This week, Apple removed Group FaceTime from the beta for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. The company indicated that the feature will not appear in the initial release, but will rather appear in a subsequent update released later in the … Continue reading

iOS 12: Beta 8 released to developers after beta 7 was removed earlier this week

Updated 08/15/18: Apple has released iOS 12 beta 8 for developers, after pulling beta 7 down earlier this week. There were widespread reports of performance problems with beta 7. WatchOS 5, macOS Mojave, and tvOS remain on beta 7. Apple both … Continue reading

The best iPhone analyst is predicting Apple glasses and an Apple car by 2025, but I hope he’s wrong

File this rumor under Moonshot. Oft-accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who made a name for himself by nailing features in the iPhone and iPad long before they’re set to release, had made a wild prediction for his new company, TF Securities. … Continue reading

Spot-on analyst predicts Apple AR glasses and an Apple car within 2-5 years, but I hope he’s wrong

File this rumor under Moonshot. Oft-accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who made a name for himself by nailing features in the iPhone and iPad long before they’re set to release, had made a wild prediction for his new company, TF Securities. … Continue reading

Love your Mac enough to hug it? You’ll dig this new Kickstarter from Throwboy

Steve Jobs was deeply proud of the iMac G3, even to the point of cuddling one for a spread in a 1998 issue of Newsweek. He looks happy in the shot, but he couldn’t have been too comfortable. In fact, … Continue reading

These deeply discounted 256GB SanDisk flash drives give you SSD-sized storage on the go

Have you ever wanted to carry a hard drive around in your pocket? Two deeply discounted 256GB flash drives give you SSD-sized storage on the go, and both for $50 or less. The SanDisk Cruzer is on sale for $40, … Continue reading