Apple just gave your home a brain, and it’s called HomeView

Imagine checking who's at the door, making a FaceTime call, or asking Siri to find an old message without reaching for your iPhone. That's exactly what Apple wants HomeView to do.

Shimul Sood     October 13

Apple HomePod mini 2 launched at $149 with five colour options

Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2 for $149, with Siri AI arriving in a future update, enhanced audio, Sound Glow lighting and five colour options.

Moinak Pal     October 13

WhatsApp may finally let you send that birthday message while you’re fast asleep

WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select Android beta testers, letting users automatically send texts, links, photos, and videos up to two weeks later.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 13

I love the sheer excess of the Vivo X Fold 6, while rivals go through an identity crisis

My first impressions of the Vivo X Fold 6, featuring a 200MP Zeiss-backed camera, 6,900mAh battery, 120Hz foldable displays and a premium Prism Black design.

Moinak Pal     October 13

Some Googlebooks can play HDR. Others are oddly stuck without it

Some HP and Dell Googlebook owners have discovered that HDR video playback isn’t available on their new laptops, but Google says support will expand across the entire lineup.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 13

Fiat’s new concept can turn into a pickup when you don’t want six seats

Fiat’s new Multiplay concept uses a sliding rear module to transform from a six-seat family vehicle into a four-seat pickup, complete with a built-in bike rack.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 13

Apple says switching to Safari could add 5 hours to your MacBook’s battery life

Apple’s Switch to Safari campaign promises longer streaming and faster loading of your favorite sites compared with Chrome on Mac. Here are the reasons Apple gave to convince you to switch.

Rachit Agarwal     October 13

Tiny robots could shrink weeks of heart infection treatment into a single day

Johns Hopkins engineers built rice-sized magnetic robots that deliver antibiotics straight to infected heart tissue, potentially replacing weeks of IV drugs or risky open-heart surgery.

Rachit Agarwal     October 12

Apple hid a cooling secret inside the iPhone Duo’s hinge, and it could keep your foldable from overheating

The A20 Pro gives Apple’s new iPhones Mac-level muscle, but keeping it cool in a foldable was tough. Here’s how Apple used the iPhone Duo’s hinge to beat the heat.

Rachit Agarwal     October 12

Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US

YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile devices and TVs in the U.S.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 12

Google cuts prices on refurbished Pixel 9 phones and throws in a free AI subscription to sweeten the deal

Google’s refurbished Pixel 9 phones start at $499, with select models including a six-month AI subscription and 2TB of storage.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 12

Meta goes toe-to-toe with the big boys as it launches Muse Wonder AI models

Meta has just launched its latest frontier AI models in the Muse Wonder series, rubbing shoulders against the likes of Claude Opus 5.5, Google Gemini 4 Argon, and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12

OnePlus 16 lands with some insane perks. Alas, you can’t get it in the US

OnePlus’ latest flagship packs a 9,000mAh battery, 185Hz display, 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon chip that crosses 5GHz.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 12

Smart brings back its original two-seater as an all-electric car with 180 mile range

The Smart #2 revives the tiny electric Fortwo with more than double the range and 20-minute DC fast charging. The new electric two-seater promises easier city parking, improved range, and modern safety features.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 12

One of my favorite exploration games is coming to iPhone. Even an iPhone 11 can run it

No Man’s Sky is finally coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, bringing its enormous exploration sandbox to devices as old as the iPhone 11 in a roughly 5GB download.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

CMF’s first Bluetooth speakers come with swappable parts and a quirky personality

With removable front panels, swappable knobs, and 3D-printable parts, CMF’s first speakers let you personalize their look and easily link compatible speakers for synchronized playback.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 12

Hackers heat hundreds of supermarket fridges in an unprecedented cyberattack

If you think ads on smart features were a bad idea, there's another reason to dread where the world is going. In an unprecedented attack, hackers in France targeted hundreds of supermarket fridges, leading to spoilage of food items.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12

Google unveils Fitbit Edge with ECG, GPS, and a replaceable battery for good measure

Google’s Fitbit Edge brings ECG, GPS, a bright OLED display, and a replaceable battery to a slim fitness tracker priced at $179.99.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 12

INIU’s new $55 power bank is ready for dirt, rain, and clumsy hikers

INIU’s new Rugged 10000 power bank combines 45W charging with IP67 protection for outdoor use. The $54.99 battery weighs roughly 196g and includes a built-in light, plus a five-year warranty.

Paulo Vargas     October 12

Look, the MacBook Neo is a fine machine for building apps. And yes, I am utterly surprised

From ideation using Claude to building a native macOS or Android app within a few hours, the MacBook Neo is doing a fine job handling my demanding hobby.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 12

Modern cars love to collect data. Their companion apps appear to be even worse

Researchers tested 21 connected cars and 30 manufacturer apps, finding extensive third-party connections and seven apps that sent identifiers including VINs, location, emails, or phone numbers.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

AI could be doing to our tolerance for hard work what social media did to our patience

A study of 1,222 people found that brief AI use could make independent work feel more difficult once the assistance is gone.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 12

Microsoft wants Copilot Notebooks to handle the work that comes after an AI answer

Microsoft is bringing Office editing into Copilot Notebooks, letting preview users revise documents alongside project references. The update also adds collaborative reports, while scheduled tasks are expected in the coming weeks.

Paulo Vargas     October 12

A PS5 homebrew update gives old PS2 discs a reason to leave the shelf

PS5SX2’s new disc autoplay beta lets a jailbroken PS5 copy and launch physical PS2 games. It gives old collections another use, though setup requirements and limited testing keep this firmly in enthusiast territory.

Paulo Vargas     October 12

Google’s older Pixels may have just become far better retro gaming machines

ARMSX2 2.8.3 introduces the custom MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for more Arm Mali GPUs, promising major PS2 emulation gains on older Pixels, MediaTek phones, and other Android devices.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

Citroën promised us a cheap electric 2CV. The charming concept is finally here, with egg holders and turtle pedals

Citroën has finally revealed the electric 2 CV Concept it teased earlier this year, previewing a compact, roughly one-ton production EV targeting a €15,000 starting price by 2028.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 12

ASUS Pad Review: A pleasing OLED tablet that leaves its true potential untapped

ASUS gets a surprising amount right with the Pad T3201, including its superb 144Hz OLED display, solid gaming performance, battery life, and useful GlideX tools, but its tablet multitasking still needs work.

Vikhyaat Vivek     October 11

Apple could turn to ADT for help with its new smart home ecosystem

A rumored ADT partnership could give Apple a ready-made network for installing HomeView, smart locks, thermostats, and other connected-home gear.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 11

Samsung may give the Galaxy S27 Ultra a major eye comfort upgrade

Samsung may bring DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, potentially reducing the OLED flicker that bothers some PWM-sensitive users.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 11

Wholesale laptop deals: where to buy laptops at the best prices

Need to furnish a whole office or classroom with laptops? Here are some of the best outlets that have cheap computers in bulk.

Moinak Pal     October 11

Apple TV might finally be able to hear without the Siri Remote playing the middleman

Apple has reportedly tested built-in microphones for hands-free Siri commands and a speaker-equipped Siri Remote for its next Apple TV 4K, expected later this month.

Moinak Pal     October 11

The best smart smoke detectors for your home in 2026

Looking for a smart smoke detector? These are the best smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for your home in 2026, with options for every smart-home setup.features, and more.

DT Staff     October 11

Apple is making sure you can’t walk into a store without bumping into the iPhone Duo

Apple is preparing a major retail push for its first foldable iPhone, with flagship stores set to receive dedicated displays and dozens of hands-on demo units.

Moinak Pal     October 11

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could finally get a chip upgrade for a smarter Siri

Apple’s HomePod mini 2 could replace its aging S5 chip with an S10, bringing Siri AI support and a bigger role alongside HomeView.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 11

Apple HomeView smart home display could arrive in November with an A18 chip

Apple’s upcoming HomeView smart display could arrive in mid-November with an A18 chip, Siri controls, and countertop and wall-mounted versions.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     October 11

Apple’s October 27 event could bring the MacBook glow-up we’ve waited years for, and a new Mac and a new iPad Mini

Apple could unveil redesigned touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, M6-powered Macs and a more expensive OLED iPad mini at an event planned for late October, according to Mark Gurman.

Moinak Pal     October 11

ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end

OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.

Moinak Pal     October 11

Apple’s foldable iPhone could greet you like you’re the main character

Apple reportedly plans to let US Apple Store customers personalise the iPhone Duo’s first-boot greeting, displaying their name in English or Spanish.

Moinak Pal     October 10