Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home products co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, and two thermostats. The announcement came at Apple's Welcome Home event in New York, alongside new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 hardware, marking Apple's first self-branded devices for its Apple Home platform after years of relying on third-party manufacturers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
At its 'Welcome Home' event on October 13th, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home display, alongside a new range of partner-made smart home devices including cameras, thermostats and a smart lock. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, both now featuring updated Siri AI capabilities.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
The Electrical Safety Foundation International says extension cords aren't designed as permanent wiring and can degrade when left connected continuously. Unplugging a cord after use gives owners a chance to spot cracked insulation, loose connections or overheating plugs before they become hazards.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Apple is expected to introduce an updated Apple TV 4K at its 'Welcome home' event on October 13, its first refresh since 2022. Rumored changes include an A19 chip replacing the A15 Bionic, a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri access, an updated Siri Remote with a speaker, and a new N1 wireless chip.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-12
Apple is hosting a dedicated 'Welcome Home experience' event in New York City on October 13th, its first ever focused solely on smart home products. Reports from Bloomberg and MacRumors suggest the company will unveil a new smart home display, possibly called HomeView, alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini and updated Apple TV. The display would mark Apple's first dedicated Apple Home hardware since launching HomeKit in 2014.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-12
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming smart home hub will be called HomeView, debuting at the company's 'Welcome Home' event. The voice-controlled display will reportedly come in countertop and wall-mounted versions, support only limited Apple apps without App Store access, and rely on third-party accessories branded as the 'Apple Home Collection,' built with partners like LG and Schneider Electric.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
With iOS 27, Apple is bringing Apple Intelligence to HomeKit, introducing AI-generated video summaries that combine footage from multiple security cameras into readable event descriptions using Face Recognition and natural-language search. The feature requires a 2nd-generation HomePod, HomePod Mini, or Apple TV 4K, plus an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone such as the iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and relies on Apple's cloud storage plans, which can run up to $60 a month depending on camera count.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
New reports claim Apple's upcoming Apple TV refresh will include a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri commands, plus a redesigned remote with a speaker to help users locate it when misplaced. The device is also expected to feature an A19 chip to power Siri AI features, with shipping anticipated around October 30th alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-11
Apple is holding a 'Welcome Home' event in New York on October 13th, where it's expected to announce a new smart home hub, refreshed Apple TV and HomePod Mini, and partner devices from LG. Reports suggest the hub will feature a 6-inch touchscreen, run new software called homeOS, and use voice or facial recognition to identify users. A rumored touchscreen MacBook is not expected to appear at this event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-11
A troubleshooting guide offers practical steps to improve smart speaker accuracy, including cleaning the device, repositioning it away from walls and noise sources like fans, and adjusting sensitivity or wake-word settings on multi-speaker setups. It also recommends giving connected smart home devices and rooms unique, distinct names to avoid confusion.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-10
Google Maps allows users to set or edit a 'home' shortcut via the web or mobile app for faster navigation to their most frequent destination. The feature can be adjusted whenever someone moves or hasn't yet configured a home address.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-10
ResiClub published three maps tracking home price shifts across U.S. housing markets, sizing each county by its active for-sale inventory rather than land area or population. This method aims to prevent large, sparsely populated counties from skewing the visual representation of price trends. The maps are part of ResiClub's ongoing housing market newsletter coverage from Lance Lambert.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-10
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