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Apple today launched a new Shazam Fast Forward 2025 website that will spotlight 50 music artists who are poised to have a breakthrough year. The list of artists will be revealed on a genre-by-genre basis over the next five days, starting with dance/electronic artists today. Rising artists in the Latin, Country/Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B…
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OWC has introduced two new active optical USB4 cables offering extended lengths and high-speed connectivity at more competitive prices than Apple’s only long Thunderbolt 4 cable offering. The cables are available in 3-meter (approximately 10 feet) and 4.5-meter (15 feet) lengths, priced at $98.99 and $129.99 respectively. Both cables support data transfer speeds of up…
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The “Works with Apple Home” logo will likely be on more smart home products in the future, because the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s certification program is now assuming HomeKit support is available after devices pass tests for Matter.The ‘Works with Apple Home’ badge makes it easy to find HomeKit hardwareThere are multiple smart home platforms in…
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Unveiled at CES 2025, a new non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device, Isaac by PreEvnt, aims to revolutionize diabetes management with real-time alerts via breath analysis.Isaac by PreEvntAt CES 2025, PreEvnt, a subsidiary of Scosche Industries, unveiled Isaac, an innovative device designed to monitor blood glucose levels without finger pricks. The small device, clip-on or lanyard-friendly,…
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At CES 2025, Scosche Industries showed off accessories crafted to streamline iPhone charging and enhance daily use with attractive and stylish designs.CES 2025 includes Scosche IndustriesAt CES 2025, Scosche Industries unveiled a comprehensive product line designed to address the evolving needs of tech-savvy consumers. This range includes MagSafe-compatible phone mounts, eco-friendly chargers, compact vacuums, and…
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ShiftCam has introduced Planck at CES 2025, the smallest SSD ever made, designed to offer fast, portable storage for iPhone videographers.ShiftCam has introduced PlanckDesigned with durability in mind, Planck is drop-proof and IP65 water-resistant, making it perfect for professionals working in dynamic environments. Its ultra-compact form factor and USB-C compatibility guarantee seamless integration with smartphones,…
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It’s not true that Apple has always shunned the Consumer Electronics Show, but in 2025 it is yet again the most dominant company at the event, despite not being there.Apple and CES 2025 logos — image credit: Apple and CESApple’s disregard of CES is so well known that it was headline news in 2020 when…
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Victrola used CES 2025 to expand its audio offerings, including a collection of new turntables and a pair of speakers.Victrola AutomaticAs a regular attendee of CES, Victrola uses the occasion to introduce that year’s audio catalog. For 2025, that collection consists of five different turntables and a pair of bookshelf speaker systems.The turntables start with…
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A new price drop at Amazon on Apple’s upgraded M3 MacBook Air delivers the lowest price in 30 days.Grab the lowest price in 30 days on this MacBook Air.Pick up the upgraded M3 13-inch MacBook Air configuration for just $1,099 at Amazon this CES 2025 week and enjoy a $200 discount off MSRP. At press…
We may still be mostly waiting for a smarter Siri, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks the company already knows how to create the holy grail of AI: artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI is the term given to an AI system which can match or exceed human cognitive capabilities across a wide range of fields…
Today at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Schlage unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, marking the company’s first Ultra Wideband-enabled smart lock, complete with support for Matter-over-Thread. Schlage has consistently been at the forefront of connected home smart locks. In March 2022, it made history as the first company to launch an NFC-assisted…
We may be just a few days into 2025, but Apple thinks it can already tell which upcoming music artists are set to make a breakthrough this year. The company shared its predictions as the Shazam Fast Forward 2025. Apple looked at the trending artists in the first five days of music Shazammed by users,…
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Ensuring HomeKit compatibility for smart home products is now very much easier to achieve. Apple has agreed to accept Matter certification for all new devices, without requiring additional testing before granting the Works With Apple Home badge. Although it was always the goal that Matter support meant automatic compatibility with HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and…
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Lutron has earned a reputation for high-quality HomeKit-compatible window blinds, but with a very hefty price tag. The cost is something the company is seeking to address with the new Caséta Smart Shade. Lutron says that you can expect the quality and performance it is known for, but at a more affordable price tag of…
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Aqara has announced a new lineup of smart home devices at CES 2025, emphasizing tighter integration with Apple HomeKit and the Matter protocol. The flagship Panel Hub S1 Plus features a 6.9-inch touchscreen and dual-band Wi-Fi, enabling centralized management of up to two wired light fixtures. As a Zigbee hub and Matter bridge, the device…
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