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Secret temperature/humidity sensor located within HomePod Mini, hints at forthcoming smart -home strategy in the works from Apple

This is unexpected but potentially cool. Apple’s HomePod mini smart speaker, which launched last November, arrived with new features such as a home intercom system. Still, the company had yet to declare an internal sensor that measures both temperature and humidity. Apple never disclosed the sensor’s presence, but according to sources close to the story, […]

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Rumor: Apple to bring “AirPods Pro Lite” to market in 2021, aiming for $199 price point

A new story in the rumor mill has an AirPods supplier backing earlier reports that Apple is designing third-generation AirPods, dubbed the “AirPods Pro Lite” and aiming for a $199 price point. The first rumors of these surfaced back in October, and stated that the third-gen AirPods would appear similar to the current AirPods Pro, […]

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Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer says company will bring Xbox Game Pass to Apple devices in 2021

If you’re a gamer, you’re going to like this. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer announced on Friday that the company will bring its Xbox Game Pass to Apple devices in 2021 as a web app. The Xbox Game Pass service allows games to be streamed without having to download them. While Apple’s App Store rules […]

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Noted leaker hints at HomePod mini announcement on October 13th

A reliable leaker has indicated that come Apple’s “Hi, Speed” media event on October 13, alongside the iPhone 12, Apple may be introducing a HomePod mini, a full-size HomePod 2, AirPods Studio headphones, AirTag tracker tiles, a new Apple TV, and a Siri remote. The leaker, known as “@L0vetodream,” has tweeted that a HomePod mini […]

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Eero 6, Eero Pro 6 routers available for preorder, will support Wi-Fi 6 protocol

This should come in handy. Amazon-owned Eero has announced that its Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro wireless pods are available for pre-order, includ support for Wi-Fi 6, and feature built-in Zigbee hubs allowing Zigbee smart home devices to connect directly to your network. The devices are available for preorder on Amazon and Eero’s site […]