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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: Apple is finally entering the smart home hub market, more than 11 years after Amazon launched the Echo and almost exactly a decade after Google introduced its Nest devices. With a
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We’ve just gotten a closer look at Apple’s new video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock, and thermostats following the company’s “Welcome Home” event on Tuesday. The six new devices are part of a new Apple Home Collection, which the company co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider
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ZDNET’s key takeaways * Apple unveiled 7 smart home devices today at its “Welcome Home” event. * We saw a new HomeView smart panel, HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV. * There are also new Home Collection devices in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric. Apple held a “Welcome Home” event
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Apple just unveiled one of its biggest hardware launches of the year, introducing everything from a brand-new smart home ecosystem to updated entertainment devices. While some products won’t begin shipping until later this year or early 2027, nearly everything announced today is already available to preorder. Our Picks Bottom
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The wall connector adds at least another $59 to the $299 HomeView price. by Jess Weatherbed Oct 13, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. The HomeView
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ZDNET’s key takeaways * Apple announced its new HomePod Mini 2 after a six-year hiatus. * You can finally bring Siri AI into your home. * HomePod Mini 2 has several connectivity upgrades for a richer experience. Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is here, and after a six-year hiatus, the company’s
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An up-close look at Apple’s second-gen smart speaker. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Emma Roth Oct 13, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is here, and we’ve gotten a close-up look at the second-gen smart speaker. The HomePod Mini 2 comes with an upgraded
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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView. It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple
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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: Apple has introduced its fourth generation Apple TV 4K, complete with an A19 chip that the company claims delivers 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice the GPU performance compared
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Functionality goes all the way back to back to the second-gen 4K box from 2021. Apple just announced a brand new Apple TV 4K streaming box that was designed to accommodate Siri AI. This looks like a nifty bit of kit, but not everyone has $300 to spend on an
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Apple wants to have a much bigger presence in your house. On Tuesday, the maker of Macs and iPhones unveiled a sweeping lineup of new products presenting a range of options for home management, security and entertainment. The centerpiece is the Apple HomeView smart display, which can sit on a
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* Attackers exploited critical AhsayCBS backup software flaws to compromise organizations’ backup servers * Intrusions deployed webshells and disguised XMRig cryptominers for persistence and stealth * Researchers urge immediate patching, restricted access, and full system reimaging if compromised In a particularly brazen hack, threat actors were seen targeting the servers that businesses use
