New Aqara devices leak, Apple’s smart home progress continues, & more

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts break down the latest Apple smart home news and several leaked devices ahead of CES 2025. Apple continues its work on new smart home devices with several rumors coming out this week. This includes work on its new custom in-house wireless chips. They're reported to…

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Why the long-awaited Lightning ban still took Apple by surprise

You know how it is: you’ve got all year to do your Christmas shopping, but you always end up leaving it so late that you have to pay for premium delivery. Despite our best intentions to get things done early, we always do them at the last minute. Work expands to fill the time available…

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How to install macOS Sequoia on an unsupported Mac

Apple updates its macOS desktop and laptop operating system once a year, like clockwork, bringing new features and improvements. That’s all very well, but Apple’s most recent version of macOS, Sequoia, won’t run on a MacBook Air from before 2020, a Mac mini or MacBook Pro that launched before 2018, iMac’s from before 2019, or…

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Abracadabra! Apple is working on a new Magic Mouse with proper charging

When Apple updated its lineup of Magic Mac accessories in November, we didn’t get the redesign we were hoping for. All that changed was the Lightning ports, which were swapped out with USB-C ones. Everything else remained the same, including the Magic Mouse’s wonky upside-down charging. With no significant updates since 2015, we assumed the…

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent sound quality Supports wi-fi and AirPlay 2 Two-channel stereo sound Cons Expensive Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only No wired inputs Our Verdict It’s expensive, but the updated Zeppelin Pro Edition is still one of the very best AirPlay speakers available for Apple devices. The sound quality is great, and it…

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How to remove your personal information from the internet with Incogni

Remove your personal information from the internet - Image credit: Incogni A key aspect of staying safe online is minimizing your digital footprint, and while tools like Surfshark VPN can help, take it a step further by bringing the fight to data collectors with Incogni. There are companies that exist with the sole purpose of…

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Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer

Sonos didn't change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come. The new flagship subwoofer from Sonos debuted in November, 2024 alongside the Arc Ultra. They're easy companions for one another, though they don't have to…

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Exploring Apple’s potential foldable device plans

If Apple can develop a durable folding iPhone, it could take that market mainstream. Despite a seeming lack of consumer interest, Apple continues to plow ahead in researching future foldable iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could see the light of day as soon as late 2026. Although it has not publicly commented on future foldable…

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