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Apple joins Amazon, Google, and Zigbee Alliance to create new standard for IP-based home devices

Apple, Google, Amazon, and the Zigbee Alliance announced on Wednesday that the companies would be forming a new working group with the intention of developing and promoting the adoption of a new IP-based connectivity standard for smart home products. The products would focus on increased compatibility, security, and simplified development for manufacturers.  Zigbee Alliance, whose […]

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Apple confirms that HomePod may leave white rings on wooden surfaces with oil or wax finish

As nifty as the HomePod may be, it can possibly leave white rings on wood surfaces with an oil or wax finish. The discovery was noted in reviews by Wirecutter and Pocket-lint as well as highlighted by VentureBeat, with at least one user sharing the problem on Twitter. Pocket-lint’s Stuart Miles offered the following statement […]

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IKEA partnering with Apple to develop AR-based app for iOS 11

This could prove nifty. IKEA has partnered with Apple and is working on an augmented reality app that shows what certain IKEA furniture will look like inside your home. Executive Michael Valdsgaard offered the following: When it launches, the app will let customers choose which IKEA product they want and then use an iPhone or […]