Smart speakers coming in 2018 will have more functions, including 3D lenses for increased distances sensing accuracy and features like integrated pico projectors.
Smart speakers with pico projectors and 3D sensing features due in 2018
Accessories
The best wireless charging pads for iPhone under $30
Recently picked up one of Apple's new smartphones? Well if it's an iPhone 8, 8 Plus or iPhone X, you should consider picking up a wireless charging pad. This accessory allows you to charge your device by simply setting it down—no need to manually plug in any cables.
While this tech is new to Apple' handsets, wireless charging has been around for quite some time, so there are already a ton of products out there that support it. Below we've rounded up some of the best wireless charging pads for iPhone with a price tag under $30.
Apple delays HomePod until 2018
HomePod, Apple's Siri-powered wireless speaker, won't be arriving next month after all.
Apple discounts BeatsX, Solo3 & Powerbeats3 wireless headphones
If you're in the market for a nice headphone and live in the United States, you'll be pleased to learn that Apple's discounted popular models of Beats wireless headphones for a limited time.
Review: ElevationDock 4 looks great and easily works one-handed
Elevation Lab recently released an updated version of their popular iPhone dock, dubbed ElevationDock 4. Like its predecessors, the new ElevationDock 4 is simply designed and is easily usable with one hand.
Review: Cocoon’s slim backpack sports a unique organizational system
Cocoon Innovations is known mostly for their line of unique organizers, known as the GRID-IT.
Their slim backpack takes that already popular product and builds it into a slim, handsome bag. Even with its slim profile, it's capable of holding a surprisingly large amount of gear.
Third Man Records-exclusive black and yellow Beats Solo3 coming November 24
Apple-owned Beats on Thursday unveiled a special-edition version of its Solo3 on-ear wireless headphones, featuring a new color option made for rocker Jack White's Third Man Records.
Review: Sphero Mini app-controlled robot ball is a teeny tiny tech marvel
Sphero Mini is a tiny, app-controlled robot ball that will surely be a hit this holiday season. It comes in a variety of bright colors, and has several different ways to interact with it.
iHome unveils new outdoor HomeKit outlet in time for holiday decorating
Today, iHome announced the latest edition to their smart home lineup, dubbed the iSP100 SmartPlug, just in time as people start decorating their homes for the holidays.
This nifty hack can improve the audio quality of your AirPods
AirPods have been out around a year now. While customer satisfaction is high and they received rave reviews, the only mark against them is the lack of true audiophile-level audio.
Review: Apple’s $149 leather sleeve for 12″ MacBook
Launched under the radar during the iPhone X pre-order spree, the leather sleeve for MacBook is the first case Apple has released for one of its portable computers.
Are USB Type-C advancements making the standard more feasible?
It wasn’t long ago that I shared my thoughts about why the USB Type-C standard wasn’t perfect yet, but some vital, forward-thinking milestones have started trickling their way down the manufacturing lines, and it smells like progress.
While many USB Type-C cables continue to display limitations regarding data speed, power delivery, or both, some brands are making a difference by offering the best of both worlds. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t quite say the standard is perfect yet.