Amazon Alexa making appearance in $1000 Vuzix augmented reality smart glasses
Amazon won’t be the first company to deploy its Alexa voice assistant in glasses, with Vuzix stepping up to the plate to do so in mid-2018. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Amazon Alexa and Google Home top App Store charts on Christmas Day, implies smart speakers were popular holiday gifts
The App Store charts always provide some interesting nuggets of information on Christmas Day and other big holidays as you can see the sudden influx of app downloads. This year, the Alexa app for Amazon Echo smart speakers topped App Store free charts, hitting the #1 in a few regions, with Google Home also charting in…
HomeKit flaw in iOS 11.2 allowed remote access to smart devices, temporary fix already in place
Apple’s software woes continued this week with the publication of a HomeKit flaw that allowed remote access to smart home devices like locks and lights. The company has since issued a temporary patch by disabling remote access to shared users, and plans to permanently plug the hole in a software update next week. AppleInsider –…
Apple manufacturer moves forward to build lenses for AR smart glasses
A new report from Bloomberg today shares that Apple manufacturer Quanta has closed a deal to start producing lenses for augmented reality smart glasses. While this deal isn’t specifically with Apple, it could pave the way for Apple to bring its next wearable to market. more… 9to5Mac
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Are you waiting for the HomePod or buying another smart speaker instead? [Poll]
Last week, Apple announced that it was delaying the release of its HomePod smart speaker into 2018 in order to continue refining the product. Of course, that means Apple will miss the biggest shopping month of the year, but it will likely be worth the wait. We outlined a few alternatives to the HomePod over…
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Hands-on: iPhone X Leather Folio Case – like a Smart Case for your iPhone X [Video]
The iPhone X Leather Folio is Apple’s first attempt at a wallet-style case for the iPhone. It’s certainly not the first folio case that we’ve seen, with companies like Twelve South and Nomad being yearly players in this space. However, it will likely be one of the most popular cases of this style due to…
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Amazon launches smart lock and security cam system to take in-home deliveries for Prime members, with iPhone app alerts
Amazon has today announced its latest expansion into smart home ecosystem, with a new Alexa Cloud Cam security camera ($ 120) and a new Amazon Key service, which works with some smart locks to allow Amazon couriers to unlock your front door and deliver packages inside your house. Amazon Key sends a notification to your iPhone…
First look: August Smart Lock Pro + Connect with Apple HomeKit
August’s top-of-the-line package, the $ 279 Smart Lock Pro + Connect, lets people control a door from anywhere with internet access — and with HomeKit support, becomes fairly easy to integrate with third-party accessories. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Totm+Travl smart Apple Watch dock hits Kickstarter with power bank, HomeKit support, and more
A new product from padawanlab is hitting Kickstarter today, and it’s a beautiful piece of hardware. Totm+Travl offers a new take on Apple Watch docks, a smart dock with a clean, minimal wooden design with lots of functionality. more… 9to5Mac
August unveils HomeKit-compatible Smart Lock Pro, redesigned Smart Lock and Doorbell Cam Pro
Smart lock manufacturer August on Tuesday unveiled a new hardware lineup headlined by the revamped Smart Lock Pro, a HomeKit-compatible retrofit device that boasts all-new "DoorSense" technology that alerts users when their door is left ajar. A second, more affordable device also launched, as did a new version of the Doorbell Cam. AppleInsider – Frontpage…
Moleskine’s new Smart Planner syncs handwritten schedules with iCloud and Google Calendar
Personally, I’m a paperless kind of guy, but if you prefer the old-fashioned look & feel of paper schedules, then Moleskine’s new Smart Planner aims to bring you the best of both worlds … more… 9to5Mac
Review: Koogeek P1 Smart Plug an affordable way to get started with Apple’s HomeKit
We may be in a renaissance of HomeKit peripherals after iOS 11 ships, but if you’re ready to get in now, the Koogeek P1 Smart Plug is a decent starting point — but not perfect. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Samsung revamps Smart Switch website as it targets iPhone owners among others
Samsung has revamped the website for its Smart Switch app, designed to make it easy to transfer data and settings to Galaxy devices from competitor phones – including iPhones … more… 9to5Mac
AppleInsider talks 10.5″ iPad Pro experience, iOS 11, ARKit, and the wish for a good smart TV
This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk iPad Pro 10.5", which iPad offers the best value, iOS 11, augmented reality, and much more. AppleInsider – Frontpage News