By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The “Works with Apple Home” logo will likely be on more smart home products in the future, because the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s certification program is now assuming HomeKit support is available after devices pass tests for Matter.The ‘Works with Apple Home’ badge makes it easy to find HomeKit hardwareThere are multiple smart home platforms in operation, but there has been work over the years to make it easier for hardware to communicate with each other. In a new move, the CSA is aiming to make certifications for interoperability easier for device makers, and more understandable for consumers.Announced on Monday, the CSA launched a pair of certification programs, which leverage the CSA’s Interoperability Testing Facility, or Interop Lab. The intention is to streamline the certification application process and to reduce costs for software updates, while still keeping performance and interoperability standards high. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Unveiled at CES 2025, a new non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device, Isaac by PreEvnt, aims to revolutionize diabetes management with real-time alerts via breath analysis.Isaac by PreEvntAt CES 2025, PreEvnt, a subsidiary of Scosche Industries, unveiled Isaac, an innovative device designed to monitor blood glucose levels without finger pricks. The small device, clip-on or lanyard-friendly, combines advanced sensors with a user-friendly app for convenient and less invasive diabetes management. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) At CES 2025, Scosche Industries showed off accessories crafted to streamline iPhone charging and enhance daily use with attractive and stylish designs.CES 2025 includes Scosche IndustriesAt CES 2025, Scosche Industries unveiled a comprehensive product line designed to address the evolving needs of tech-savvy consumers. This range includes MagSafe-compatible phone mounts, eco-friendly chargers, compact vacuums, and smart location trackers.Scosche’s accessories cater to diverse needs, from efficient desk organization for professionals to reliable charging solutions for frequent travelers. Prioritizing convenience, sustainability, and aesthetics, these products ensure a seamless user experience. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) ShiftCam has introduced Planck at CES 2025, the smallest SSD ever made, designed to offer fast, portable storage for iPhone videographers.ShiftCam has introduced PlanckDesigned with durability in mind, Planck is drop-proof and IP65 water-resistant, making it perfect for professionals working in dynamic environments. Its ultra-compact form factor and USB-C compatibility guarantee seamless integration with smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.Planck, with its 1TB and 2TB capacities, enhances data-intensive projects by combining practicality, speed, and resilience, making it an ideal choice for creatives. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) It’s not true that Apple has always shunned the Consumer Electronics Show, but in 2025 it is yet again the most dominant company at the event, despite not being there.Apple and CES 2025 logos — image credit: Apple and CESApple’s disregard of CES is so well known that it was headline news in 2020 when it was claimed that the company was attending it again. But Apple didn’t exhibit anything, didn’t launch anything, and it didn’t have a stand.It was only there to take a stance instead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Victrola used CES 2025 to expand its audio offerings, including a collection of new turntables and a pair of speakers.Victrola AutomaticAs a regular attendee of CES, Victrola uses the occasion to introduce that year’s audio catalog. For 2025, that collection consists of five different turntables and a pair of bookshelf speaker systems.The turntables start with the Victrola Wave, which offers Bluetooth 5.4 support, aptX Adaptive, and aptX HD Auracast broadcast audio. It also has wired connectivity options to go with the wireless versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Athom’s new privacy-first home hub gives users plenty of ways to manage their smart homes at a competitive price.Homey Pro miniOn Monday, Athom unveiled its new, budget-friendly home hub, the Homey Pro mini. This compact hub has been designed to offer an exceptionally customizable home hub experience, all while minimizing data sharing with the cloud.Like the original Homey Pro, the Homey Pro mini allows customers to connect directly with more than 1,000 other smart home brands’ devices via local and cloud-based API, too. And, out of the box, the Homey Pro mini is compatible with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and LAN. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new rumor claims that the iPhone 17 range will feature a redesigned chassis that does away with straight edges.Renders of possible iPhone 17 designs based on previous leaksPrevious rumors have claimed that Apple is returning to aluminum for the iPhone 17 range, although those claims were disputed. Now a further leaker has come forward to claim that there will be a significant redesign that sees Apple going back to smoothly curved edges.According to Fixed-Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo, Apple has developed a new manufacturing process concerning how different materials can be blended together to avoid straight edges. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Other World Computing’s CES 2025 offerings include massive storage with the OWC ThunderBlade X12 and connectivity with the OWC Active Optical Cable.OWC ThunderBlade X12The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a high-capacity, high-bandwidth storage device aimed at video professionals, including digital imaging technicians on film and TV productions. OWC offers it can be used as a production shuttle RAID in a portable size.The aim of the device is that it solves the niche problem of a RAID solution compatible with RAID 5, that handles both massive storage capacities and sustained fast speeds for on-set footage ingestion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Lymow One is a robot lawnmower with a high coverage area for larger lawns, one that also uses satellite navigation and onboard mapping systems to know where it is in your garden without a perimeter wire.Lymow One – Image Credit: LymowOriginally a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $3.5 million, Lymow has enhanced its offering to create the new Lymow One. An advanced robot lawnmower with quite a few smart features.Its Dual Blade Mowing Deck is designed to work with multiple types of grass, with the use of two high-speed spinning mulching blades and a centrifugal fan. The system cuts clippings while avoiding clumping to nourish the lawn, while also distributing the clippings evenly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
