Here at CES 2018, Orbit announced that HomeKit support will be coming to their line of irrigation products, which encompasses smart sprinklers and other accessories.
Orbit brings HomeKit support to its B-hyve irrigation and watering system
Nanoleaf launches dodecahedron HomeKit controller and square lighting panels
Nanoleaf, the makers of one of my fav HomeKit lighting solutions, called Aurora, launched two new products at CES 2018: a dodecahedron-shaped HomeKit controller to set scenes or control your lights and a new lighting system using square tiles instead of triangles.
Wi-Fi Alliance announces more secure WPA3 protocol, arriving this year
The Wi-Fi Alliance, a non-profit that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products, today announced a more secure WPA3 protocol in response to last year's KRACK exploits.
Apple seeds fourth betas of iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3, and tvOS 11.2.5
Apple on Tuesday seeded the fourth betas of iOS 11.2.5,watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5. Registered developers can install the new betas from Apple’s Developer Center, or by using each platform’s respective over-the-air update mechanism.
Colgate unveils AI powered, Apple exclusive smart toothbrush with ResearchKit integration
Oral hygiene company Colgate at CES unveiled its first app-connected electronic toothbrush.
Fibaro launches a smart control button that will support HomeKit
Smart home accessory manufacturer Fibaro has launched their latest product here at CES 2018, dubbed The Button, which lets you perform any number of tasks by the press of... a button. It will even support Apple's HomeKit platform, though not at launch.
Former Apple executive expresses misgivings about how iPhone monopolizes attention
Former Apple executive Tony Fadell, who was involved in the creation of the original iPhone, took to Twitter to voice his concerns about the downsides of the technology’s ubiquity.
Nokia Sleep takes on Apple’s Beddit with this new sleep monitoring system
Announced in Las Vegas at CES, the Nokia Sleep is described as an "advanced sensor" built directly into your mattress pad. The Wi-Fi connected device slips under your mattress with the goal of monitoring and recording sleep patterns.
Incase announces 14,000 mAh battery case for MacBook Pro
Incase took the wraps off their latest MacBook accessory today at CES, the IconConnected Power Sleeve. It is a brilliantly obvious idea to build a large 14,000 mAh battery right into the case to charge your 15" MacBook Pro on the go.
Apple’s discounted $29 battery replacement service is limited to one repair per iPhone
Apple has slashed its iPhone battery replacement service fee to $29 from $79 after admitting to slowing down older models with worn-out batteries, but those looking to take advantage of the offer should know that the discounted pricing is limited to one repair per device.
Apple says more parental control features are coming soon to iOS
In response to an open letter penned by investors asking Apple to improve parental controls on iOS, Apple said that they will indeed develop new parental control features which should be coming to iOS in the future.
iOttie puts a modern touch on several new wireless chargers
iOttie seems to have done what pretty much no other manufacturer has done so far, and created a wireless charger that doesn't look like a boring round puck. They've stepped outside the box to create a more modern looking Qi wireless charger with up to 10W of power.