Major W200 update, new smart gear and third-party Siri speakers

Major W200 update, new smart gear and third-party Siri speakers

On this week’s episode of the Smart Home Insider Podcast, YouTube host Shane Whatley joins to discuss the upcoming Unify Conference, smart speakers, and more. Shane Whatley is this week’s guest host. He has his own YouTube channel where he tests and reviews smart home products. This episode is also the first episode we’re launching … Read more

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Here’s when to expect an iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence

Here’s when to expect an iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence

A new entry-level iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence support is likely months away, based on a comment shared by an Apple executive this week. In a conference call Thursday, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company’s iPad revenue in the March-June quarter would be “difficult to compare” due to the launch of the entry-level iPad … Read more

I coded a little CLI tool in 15 minutes, and it helped me stop subscriptions I was too lazy to cancel

I coded a little CLI tool in 15 minutes, and it helped me stop subscriptions I was too lazy to cancel

For the longest time, I avoided ambiance coding. Not because I didn’t understand it, but because I didn’t believe it. As someone with a background in software development, I’m used to a structure that includes clear requirements, planned architecture, and predictable outcomes. Vibe coding seemed to be the opposite of that. Just trigger an AI … Read more

Do you have to unplug Ethernet to use Wi-Fi?

Do you have to unplug Ethernet to use Wi-Fi?

Simpson33/Getty Images If, like me, you have a particularly tricky Ethernet cable setup, you’ll probably want to know if you need to physically unplug the cable from your desktop or laptop computer before using Wi-Fi. The answer is no, but you do need to reroute your computer … Read more

By the time the Steam Machine ships, it will have already lost the market it was supposed to own

By the time the Steam Machine ships, it will have already lost the market it was supposed to own

Valve’s Steam Machine announcement had sent the company’s fans into a tizzy as they eagerly awaited a Steam console/PC hybrid to enjoy their entire library on their TV. Valve marketed the Steam Machine as a PC six times more powerful than the Steam Deck, providing the SteamOS experience at 4K 60 FPS, although its internals … Read more

iOS 27 will let you choose Claude or Gemini instead of ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence

iOS 27 will let you choose Claude or Gemini instead of ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence

iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will let users set third-party AI services as default for Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground, reports Bloomberg. Apple has signed a deal with Google and plans to use a Gemini-based model for ‌Apple Intelligence‌ and Siri features in ‌iOS 27‌, but users will also … Read more