Denon's Home 200 speaker offers strong Siri integration and Apple ecosystem features, positioning itself as a modern alternative to Apple's neglected HomePod. After months of use, the reviewer finds i…
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote focused heavily on AI but omitted any mention of HomePod or Apple TV, signaling that current hardware is inadequate for new Siri AI capabilities. The company is reportedly de…
Apple One subscribers in iOS 27 will gain increased access to Apple Intelligence features, four HomeKit Secure Video upgrades including 4K recording and AI-generated descriptions, and Apple Music impr…
Google unveiled a new $99.99 Home speaker with Gemini AI integration, its first standalone smart speaker in six years, aiming to compete with Apple and Amazon. The device features 360-degree audio and…
Apple released the second developer betas for macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and HomePod 26.6 on June 16, 2026, following the first betas from the previous week. The …
A writer argues against smart home technology, preferring manual controls and expressing concerns about reliability, privacy, and the potential for AI failures, citing examples like robot waiters malf…
Apple released the second developer betas for macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and HomePod 26.6, continuing testing of its current operating systems alongside the new i…
Apple will not release watchOS 27 for the original Apple Watch Ultra, Series 6-8, or Apple Watch SE 2, citing the lack of a neural engine in those models. The update, which includes AI-enhanced Siri a…
Apple's iOS 27 developer beta introduces a new Siri AI built on advanced language models, enabling context-aware, natural language interactions. In testing, Siri AI successfully handled complex music …
Apple plans to release at least 15 new products in the second half of 2026, including the iPhone 18 Pro, a foldable iPhone Ultra, and an all-new smart home hub. The releases follow the beta launch of …
Apple is expected to announce generative AI upgrades to Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which could make the HomePod smart speaker more competitive against rivals like Sonos and Bose. A s…