Apple Home adds support for robot vacuums
…app now supports the core functionality of robot vacuum cleaners, such as power control, cleaning mode, vacuum, mop, and charge status.” The floor cleaning devices can also participate in automations and…
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Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen
…Third-party apps will be able to offer Control Center integration for the first time. And iOS 18 also lets you replace the default camera and flashlight icons on the lock screen…
Is Apple TV the new HBO?
…If you turn on your Apple TV or browse the Apple TV app on your iPhone, you may find those tentpole Apple TV shows, but also third-party content from services like…
Great news, the Moto G Stylus is no longer teeming with bloatware
…The third-party weather app is now clearly identified as “developed by OneLouder Apps” on the initial splash page — something I complained about in my last Stylus review in 2023. If an…
They’ve finally made the Oura Ring smaller and lighter
…You’ll now be able to pair a third-party heart rate monitor to the Oura app, as well as view various real-time metrics. And similar to other big-name health…
Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
…That’s about to change, as the developers of CrossPoint Reader, a free alternative firmware for the X3, X4, and X4 Pro, are introducing support for third-party plug-ins that will…
Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine
…The openness of the PC ecosystem in particular has enabled it to be the primary driver of hardware and software innovation, because anyone with an idea for a way to do something…
Google Gemini now works across multiple apps in a single prompt
…all] The multi-app support is built on top of Gemini’s existing app extensions, which cover a spread of Google apps and limited third-party options including WhatsApp and Spotify…
Here’s what data Comcast says its motion-detecting routers collect
…off, one option is to put your Xfinity Gateway into bridge mode and connect a third-party router. WiFi Motion only works between devices connected to the Gateway. If none are, it…
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips
…Windows 11 has built-in support for this new haptic touchpad, and Microsoft is also working with third-party app developers to improve support. The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8 also…