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The Aqara G100 lands in Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem like a missing puzzle piece, bringing professional-grade security at a price that feels almost cheeky. This compact camera records in 2K and stays fully compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, making it a natural fit for Apple households seeking plug-and-play simplicity, HomeKit Secure Video. With weather resistance and flexible mounting, it fills a gap left as other makers stepped away from HomeKit.

If you're in the mobile streaming world, you probably clocked the news. Blackmagic rolled out version 3.2 of its camera app, not a ho-hum point release. Native streaming landed, the kind that can reshape how we think about going live from a phone.

When you think about smartphone durability, most of us picture controlled lab tests with precise water measurements and careful drop simulations. Beakers. Timers. Drop rigs. But real-world disasters do not follow laboratory protocols. A resident in the Philippines recently discovered just how far modern phone engineering can exceed its official specifications when Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated their home, leaving their device buried in mud for three days, leaving their device buried in mud for...

Google's latest move in the Pixel ecosystem might be its most transformative personalization update yet. A new Theme Packs app just landed on the Play Store. It sits dormant for now, but its presence signals a shift in how Pixel users will personalize their devices. Not a tiny tweak, more like the groundwork for a new playbook.

Picture this: after years of watching competitors fumble around with foldable phones, Apple is finally ready to throw its hat into the ring with something that could change everything. The iPhone Fold is not just another me-too product. It is packing a 24-megapixel under-display camera that might finally fix one of smartphone design's biggest headaches. According to Tom's Guide, this represents Apple's first serious attempt at eliminating those pesky visible camera cutouts that have been...

Apple's strategic approach to artificial intelligence is not a sprint to the finish line, it is a different race entirely. While competitors rush out cloud-first tools, Apple is carefully assembling what could become the most secure and ethical AI ecosystem in the industry. Not a pivot, a plan. One that puts privacy, security, and trust at the center.

The creative software landscape just experienced a seismic shift. Canva has transformed its Affinity suite from a premium paid product into something completely unexpected: a fully integrated design platform that’s now completely free. This is not just another software update, it is a bold reimagining of what professional creative tools should look like, directly challenging the subscription-heavy model that has dominated the industry for years.

Apple's rumor mill around the iPhone Air 2 is finally churning with something meaningful. The ultra-thin device that launched just a few months ago might get the upgrade it needed on day one. Recent leaks from Digital Chat Station suggest that Apple is exploring a significant camera enhancement for the second-generation model, potentially adding a 48MP Ultra Wide lens to sit beside the existing main camera.

Apple is making some serious moves in Australia and New Zealand, and these aren't just your typical corporate announcements. The company has unveiled an ambitious expansion of environmental initiatives that could reshape how tech giants approach regional sustainability efforts, with projects spanning from solar farms to forest restoration across both countries.

WhatsApp has been the world's go-to messaging platform for over a decade, but it has always had one fundamental limitation that separates it from other social platforms: you need someone's phone number to connect with them. That is about to change. After years of development and user requests, WhatsApp is preparing to launch usernames, a shift that could reshape how we connect and how we shield our privacy on the platform.

Picture this: You're settling in for what should be a simple evening of watching your favorite team play, but instead of grabbing the remote, you're juggling multiple streaming apps, checking subscription statuses, and wondering if you've accidentally signed up for a treasure hunt instead of sports viewing. Welcome to the modern sports streaming landscape, a fragmented digital maze that's making fans work harder than ever just to watch a game.

Apple's streaming service just pulled off something pretty remarkable in an industry obsessed with digital perfection. When they decided to drop the "+" and rebrand from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV, complete with vibrant new logo and intro, they could have gone the typical route, hire a digital effects studio, create flashy CGI, call it a day. Instead, they did something that feels almost revolutionary in the streaming landscape. They went analog.

The battle for ultra-slim smartphone supremacy just got more interesting. Huawei has stepped into the ring with its Mate 70 Air, positioning itself as a formidable challenger to Apple's rumored iPhone Air. While Apple continues to tease its thinnest iPhone yet, Huawei has already revealed key specifications for a device that promises to deliver more than just sleek aesthetics.

Apple's frustration with the European Union's Digital Markets Act has snapped. What started as quiet back-and-forth now looks like a street fight that could reset how big tech works, not only in Europe, maybe everywhere.

Spotify's latest earnings just dropped serious numbers. And the story they tell about strategic pricing? Fascinating. The Swedish streaming giant finally cracked a code that eluded it for years, turning a massive user base into steady, durable profits.

You've probably felt the sting of those YouTube TV drama headlines by now. The ongoing feud between YouTube TV and Disney has left millions of subscribers in the dark, missing everything from Monday Night Football to election coverage since Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, have been unavailable on YouTube TV since October 30. Black screens, blank slots in the guide, grumbling group chats. What began as contract talks turned into a corporate standoff, the kind that says a lot about...

Google's mobile browsing experience just got a major upgrade, a simple button with big consequences. The tech giant has rolled out a dedicated AI Mode shortcut directly below Chrome's search bar on both iOS and Android devices, TechCrunch reports. What was once buried behind forgotten URLs and bookmarks now sits front and center. One tap, and casual browsing turns into an AI chat.

T-Mobile just tossed a lifeline to anyone who has ever stared at a phone with no bars and a knot in their stomach. The carrier now offers free satellite-based 911 texting to anyone with a compatible device, regardless of carrier, according to The Verge. The reach is huge, more than half a million square miles of terrain that used to be off the grid in the United States, as noted by Android Authority. It rides on T-Mobile's T-Satellite system, which connects directly to Starlink's network of...

Apple has finally made the call on something they've been considering for years, introducing ads into Apple Maps. After years of internal debates and careful planning, the company is reportedly moving full steam ahead with this monetization strategy, with recent reports indicating a definitive launch timeline of 2026. This is not just another revenue stream. It reads like a pivot that reshapes Apple's relationship with its users, essentially mirroring Google Maps' existing business model. Sound...

The tech world just felt a seismic shift in how we think about app distribution and platform openness. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently declared Google's antitrust settlement a victory for Android's foundational promise as an open ecosystem, a potential turning point in the long fight between app developers and platform gatekeepers.