Need to Know
Tim Cook’s ‘Compelling’ Argument to Trump: Samsung Has Unfair Advantage – Tom’s Guide Report
Apple is lobbying President Trump hard on why its products made in China should not be hit with 10% tariffs come Sept. 1, which...
Smartphones/Tablets
Products
Apple Accused Of Locking iPhone Batteries To Discourage Third-Party Repairs
The company is apparently activating dormant software when a third-party repair is performed.
Keeping Current
The Apple Card Is Available Starting Today For A Select Few
A general rollout will follow by the end of August
Home Automation
D-Tools Partners with Tracknicity
D-Tools and Tracknicity partnership enables D-Tools SI users to track and manage inventory.
Keeping Current
Breaking News: DOJ Says OK to T-Mobile-Sprint
But deal closing must await outcome of suit by states, says spokesperson for Calif.
Accessories
iPhone Users Are Ditching Apple For Samsung: Tom’s Guide
Should you stay or should you go?
Computers
Why Apple killed the 12-inch MacBook — with a new Air and Pro: iMore
Apple moves to streamline laptop lineup
Products
Samsung May Be About To Launch An Ultra-Cheap Tablet To Rival Amazon’s Fire Range
Leak source says display is set to be 8 inches
Computers
Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptops Over Battery Concerns: Tom’s Hardware
Models affected sold primarily from September 2015 and February 2017
Computers
Best Laptops Of 2019 – Tested & Reviewed: Laptop Mag
Best picks include Dell XPS 13, Acer Aspire E 15
CTA
Greetings Robots! Consumers Ready To Bring Them Into Their Homes & Schools: CTA
84% also open to using robotics for delivery services
Home Automation
Consumers Are Buying Smart Home Devices From More Types Of Retailers Than Before
Purchases made from home improvement sellers increase 9%
Home Automation
Sony Adds Josh.ai Compatibility
Sony products work with the Josh platform to create a luxury media experience
Products
Apple & Qualcomm Settle Global Licensing Dispute
Announce that all suits against one another have been dropped
Home Automation
EnGenius’ ESR530 Smart Mesh Router Is For High-Demand Homes
Geared toward gamers, 4K streamers
Home Automation
Smart Energy, Smart Savings
Energy-management devices just hitting the shelves (or on the way)
Audio
Sonos & IKEA Team For Symfonisk Lamp & Bookshelf Speakers
Wi-Fi speakers fit into Sonos ecosystem
Audio
Yamaha Integrates Josh.ai Into A/V Receiver Lineup
MusicCast-enabled receivers can now be controlled by Josh.ai
Home Automation
Homes Now Have 10+ Connected Devices: Parks Associates
Interoperability, reliable Wi-Fi remain challenges
Products
Huawei Pushes Back Hard At FCC
Said its tech is no more susceptible to vulnerabilities than U.S. companies
Home Automation
Consumers Going It Alone With Home Security
Home security research from Parks Associates reveals the growing threat of connected products without professional monitoring, as twice as many consumers intend to purchase...
Appliances
GE Appliances Taps Cirrent For Seamless Wi-Fi Connections
Software spares smart appliance owners from keying in network names and passwords.
Audio
Sonos One Gets An (Imperceptible) Upgrade
New additions said to make setup easier for consumers
Home Automation
New Bedroom & Home Office Smart Home Tech
Our walk through the truly connected home takes us to the master bedroom and the home office.
Home Automation
New Backyard Tech and Home Security Devices
Some of the newest connected devices for protecting, maintaining — and entertaining!
Home Automation
New Laundry And Bathroom Smart Home Tech
The newest smart home tech helping consumers clean up
Home Automation
New Smart Appliances & Home Theater For The 2019 Connected Home
A walk through the modern day smart home
Home Automation
Building Smart Home Solutions
The category of the year in consumer electronics is the smart home—but it’s hardly something new. It’s actually been around for decades. Think microwaves...
Products
Are You Ready For A 5G Phone? One-Third Of Smartphone Owners Are
The percentage is even higher for millennials.
Home Automation
Nest Of Spies? Senators Query Google On Undisclosed Mics
Want to know if there are any other undisclosed mics in Google products
Products
Hey Tech Vendors: Smartphones Are Eating Your Supper
Handsets sucked up 59% of all tech spending last year
Products
Huawei President Pushes Back
Says company does not provide back doors or participate in espionage
