After accidentally announcing, then detracting HomeKit support several weeks ago, Ikea have finally added this handy feature to their popular TRÅDFRI smart lights.
Ikea finally adds HomeKit support to the popular Tradfri smart lighting solution
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Fast Pair is Android’s response to Apple’s W1 chip pairing process
Apple made waves with the introduction of their own proprietary W1 chip. This cutting edge chip is used in AirPods, as well as several versions of Beats headphones. It offers superior range, audio quality, and a dead simple pairing process. Now, Android has their own version, known as Fast Pair.
Hands on with Apple’s folio case for iPhone X—but is it worth $99?
When the latest iPhones were announced, Apple also released an assortment of cases. The one that has peaked most people's interest, including my own, has been their luxurious leather folio case with premium fit and finish and some cool smarts.
Review: LaMetric Time is a Bluetooth speaker, smart clock, and so much more
When the founders of LaMetric worked together at a digital agency, they dealt with all sorts of information. Appointments, marketing stats, web analytics, and more. It was here the idea for LaMetric Time was born. A product that would take a simple clock, and make it so much more for the home, for creators, and for business.
Totallee’s ultra thin iPhone X cases offer protection without the bulk [sponsored]
A lot of iPhone cases out there claim to be "ultra thin" or "minimal," but few of them live up to the description like those from Totallee. The California-based startup makes cases that add very little bulk to Apple's smartphone, feature no branding or gaudy designs and, best of all, they won't break the bank.
Have your heart set on the iPhone X? Totallee has you covered—literally. It's already updated its popular slide-on case for the new handset, and they're ready to ship now. The ultra thin iPhone X case measures just 0.02-inches thin (0.1 oz), comes in a wide variety of colors, and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
Apple releases luxury leather sleeve for 12″ MacBook under the radar
While everyone was focused on iPhone X preorders, Apple also released a brand new premium leather sleeve for the twelve-inch MacBook. This luxury sleeve comes in Saddle Brown and Midnight Blue and is available for shipping immediately.
Review: SanDisk iXpand Base is an effortless way to backup your phone
Does anyone else remember back when you would get a new cell phone and you basically lost all your contacts and pictures? I don't think anyone misses that experience. While iCloud is a great option for backing up your device, it has its limitations, and it isn't for everyone. The SanDisk iXpand Base is an offline, and effortless way to backup your photos, videos, contacts to prevent you from ever ending up like 1999 again.
The best iPhone XS cases available right now
If you've ordered an iPhone XS, or are planning to, you're going to want to strongly consider picking up a case. The good news is, because the XS is identical to the iPhone X, there are already a ton of cases available for it. So we decided to put together a roundup of some of our favorites from every style and price point.
Cochlear releases first MFi hearing implant created in partnership with Apple
As we reported, Apple and Australian hearing aids maker Cochlear struck a partnership in July. Today, Cochlear released its first product born out of that partnership—a tiny “Made for iOS”-certified hearing implant that can stream audio wirelessly from an iOS device directly to a surgically embedded Nucleus 7 sound processor.
Review: August Pro HomeKit smart lock
Popular smart lock maker August now has a product for everyone. There is the affordable August Smart Lock, the 2nd generation August Smart Lock with HomeKit, and then the "kitchen sink" model called the August Smart Lock Pro, which I've spent some time reviewing.
Microsoft officially discontinues Xbox’s motion-sensing Kinect add-on
In a rather astonishing turn of evens, Microsoft is officially discontinuing Kinect.
Hands-on with Twelve South’s re-released HiRise Duet dock for iPhone & Apple Watch
Last year, we took a look at the Duet HiRise charging dock from Twelve South.