By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) An iPhone that was sucked out of the Alaska Airline flight ASA1282 has been found undamaged after a fall of 16,000 feet.The recovered iPhone was open at an Alaska Airline’s baggage claimIn mid-2020, an iPhone that fell 1,000 feet from a light aircraft had a damaged screen protector.But now a completely undamaged iPhone has been found after being sucked out of the Alaska Airline’s Boeing 737 Max 9 flight which lost an entire door shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) In a move against the rising tide of digital deception, McAfee has launched Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection tool, boasting a 90% success rate in identifying fraudulent audio.McAfee launches AI toolThe technology is designed to shield users from the escalating risks of artificial audio fabrications used in various online scams and misinformation campaigns.The advancement and widespread availability of generative AI tools have simplified the creation of compelling scams for cybercriminals. These include scenarios where voice cloning technology is used to mimic a distressed family member requesting financial help. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The latest Thunderbolt 4 docking station from j5create has 11 ports, 96W power delivery, 8K 60Hz video out support, and it’s available to order now.8K Thunderbolt 4 Docking StationCES 2024 is underway, and new tech is being revealed all over the show floor in Las Vegas. As display resolution and video recording capabilities continue to improve, so does dock technology.The 8K Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station from j5create is packed with ports and supports dual 4K 60Hz monitor output, single 4K 144Hz output, or single 8K output. Users also benefit from 96W passthrough charging when connecting to a MacBook with a single Thunderbolt cable. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The smart home Mui Board 2 with Matter support was shown off at CES 2023, but it is finally ready to begin crowdfunding via Kickstarter on Monday.Mui Board 2Mui Board 2 looks like a piece of wood trimming or a shelf, but when it is tapped it lights up with touch controls for various smart home products. Since it has Matter support, any Matter-compatible product can be controlled from the product including those with HomeKit.The test exhibit at CES let users tap lights to control a demo unit and a thermostat. The board acts as a miniature dot matrix display that show pixelated images. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) At CES 2024, Belkin is launching a slew of new accessories for Apple users including GaN power supplies, Qi2 chargers, and the first iPhone camera auto-tracking stand to use Apple’s DockKit framework.Belkin launches first DockKit standQi2 is certainly appearing to be popular at CES 2024 and Belkin refuses to be left behind. It’s introducing a new version of its popular 3-in-1 BoostCharge Pro but now using Qi2 rather than MagSafe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) The new Withings BeamO, announced at CES 2024, is a 4-in-1 connected home checkup device that aims to do much more than your standard smart thermometer.Withings BeamOThis new multiscope contains all the sensors found in an ECG, stethoscope, thermometer, and pulse oximeter to cover many of the vitals collected during a checkup.It’s a handheld device similar in size to most external thermometers but has electrodes located on either side. With a light grip, it can capture SpO2 readings at the same time as a medical-grade 1-lead ECG. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The Narwal Freo X Ultra is the latest flagship robot vacuum and mop from the company, revealed alongside two other products during CES and set to be available starting in March.Narwal Freo X UltraNarwal has revealed the Narwal Freo X Ultra, Narwal Freo X Plus, and Narwal S10 Pro during CES 2024. These new cleaning solutions hope to bring flawless floors to homes.The new flagship Narwal Freo X Ultra is a robotic vacuum and mop with a tangle-free floating brush that can store dust for up to 60 days. The onboard computer has AI DirtSense technology that can identify problem-cleaning areas on the home map. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) At CES 2024, Hyper has something for everyone with an extensive array of new products set to be released throughout the year, including SSD enclosures, Thunderbolt 5 docks, Qi2 chargers, GaN power supplies, and more.Hyper CES 2024On the connectivity side, Hyper has its first MagSafe USB-C SSD enclosure. It has a tiny form factor that magnetically connects to the back of your iPhone for capturing ProRes video during recording. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Govee is updating two of its most popular products at CES 2024, taking the wraps off an updated rope light and its AI-driven sync box, both of which work with Apple Home via Matter.Govee’s new AI sync box 2The new Govee Neon Rope Light 2 has smoother RGBIC lighting transitions, a more flexible mode, and improved bend clips that make it easier than ever to create any shape you’d like to display on your wall.With the Govee app, you can use the camera to identify your shape and it will offer you several different lighting effects throughout the various segments. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Acer’s CES 2024 launches include four new Predator monitors aimed at gamers, including the Predator Z57 with a massive 57-inch screen.Acer Predator Z57The giant Predator Z57’s large curved 57-inch panel offers a lot of space for both gaming and productivity, thanks to its DUHD resolution of 7,680 by 2,160. Running at up to 120Hz, the screen has a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 1000R curvature, with it gradually wrapping around the user’s field of vision.Bearing VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, the Mini LED display offers up to 1,000 nits of brightness with high contrast levels, and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
