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Abode launches new Apple Home-compatible sensors for garages, gates, more
DIY smart home security company Abode expanded its Apple Home-compatible lineup today with two new sensors designed to monitor garage doors, gates, sheds, and other entry points. Here are the details. Abode announces two Apple Home-compatible sensors Abode today announced its new Garage Tilt Sensor and Outdoor Contact Sensor, designed to monitor entry points that […]
You may hope, but Apple’s September event won’t be live
Apple’s employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn’t mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It’ll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual. It’s barely a month away from Apple’s regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, […]
Workers are hitting back at employer plans to use AI to screen job applications
64% of Brits reject the use of AI to filter job applications, according to a new YouGov poll Meanwhile, 70% would prefer a face-to-face interview over one conducted over a video call Prime Minister Andy Burnham shared his thoughts on current hiring practices on the Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future podcast Over two thirds of […]
G’day, Alexa+: Amazon’s AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia — and it’s fully fluent in ‘Strayan
Amazon touts Alexa+ as its voice assistant’s “biggest leap forward” Aussies can now request early access to Alexa+, but it’s also available with the purchase of a new eligible Echo or Fire TV device Prime members get Alexa+ for free after early access ends in November; non-members pay AU$29.99p/m Alexa+, the conversational AI upgrade of […]
Can A Cracked Mower Deck Be Welded?
triocean/Shutterstock Mower decks live a hard life. Every time you mow, the deck and chute are battered by rocks, dirt, sand, and anything else hiding in your lawn. On top of that, even dry grass carries enough moisture that the underside of the deck gets wet every […]
Meta enters the AI coding wars with Muse Spark 1.2 and Muse Code with persistent async background agents
Meta today released Muse Code, a terminal-based AI coding agent now in beta, alongside Muse Spark 1.2, a coding-focused update to its Muse Spark family of frontier models — a one-two punch that puts the company in direct competition with Anthropic’s Claude Code, OpenAI’s Codex, and the growing field of agentic coding harnesses that have […]
PSA: don’t fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
No, your Uber payment method didn’t expire, it’s just a scam attempting to steal your payment information. Here’s how to spot such scams. Email is a ubiquitous tool that everyone needs for basic web access and account creation. While some tools like Hide My Email attempt to reduce spam, they aren’t foolproof. Users across social […]
Google Pixel 11 Lineup Leaks Reveal Nearly Everything Before Launch
Leaks have revealed nearly everything about Google’s Pixel 11 lineup before its launch event on August 12. According to Android Authority, this generation will once again include four models from day one: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Leaked renders from Evan Blass and other outlets show […]
These are my favorite Apple Watch accessories of 2026 (so far)
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 2026. […]
Amazon’s Apple Watch Sale Delivers Prices As Low as $219
Summer Apple Watch sales at Amazon and Walmart deliver discounts of up to $172 off SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 styles. Prices across Apple’s wearables line start at $219 this week, with standout offers being a $172 discount on the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart and a $100 […]