First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
… All of the devices should be working now, per Mysore. …
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How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
… CTP allows devices connected via Bluetooth or USB to send commands to the speaker, such as changing LED colors and equalizer settings. CTP also allows the connected devices to receive responses from the speaker. …
Amazon devices chief says a new smartphone is “just not the goal”
… In an interview published on the Financial Times FT today, Panos Panay, Amazon’s head of devices and services, said building a new phone isn’t Amazon’s goal. …
Verizon sent man a refurbished phone with MDM, then deleted his data remotely
… Collery said a Verizon supervisor assured him that refurbished phones are “like new” and go through a “150-point inspection.” Verizon said in its FCC response that all refurbished devices come from the manufacturer and insisted that they go through a strict process. “The Executive Office has advise… …
Apple says its AI is still private, even when it's running on Google's servers
… Newer devices with at least 12GB of RAM and a relatively recent chip M3 and newer for Macs, M4 and newer for iPads, just the A19 Pro for iPhones use AFM 3 Core Advanced instead, which leverages the extra hardware as well as your device’s storage to function it’s used to improve dictation and power … …
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 don't drop support for any iPhones—and just a few iPads
… But many of the new features Apple mentioned require support for Apple Intelligence, which remains confined to newer devices with at least 8GB of RAM. Apple Intelligence still requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, an iPhone 16 or newer, or an iPhone Air. …
Say hi to "Siri AI"—Apple announces new, more "conversational" voice assistant
… At WWDC, Apple announced a new two-tier structure to its on-device Apple Intelligence offerings. The company’s “most capable model” will now only be available on devices that meet certain chip and memory requirements. …
Chrome's 4GB AI model isn't new, but you're not wrong for being confused
… We’ve seen numerous instances of Google opting everyone into new AI experiences. This is happening more and more as AI becomes the company’s core focus, but Chrome’s AI features show this is not a new phenomenon. …
Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app
… AcuRite first launched the app in June 2025 to control a new weather station, the AcuRite Optimus. However, owners of AcuRite devices had still been able to use the My AcuRite app, which launched in 2016. …
Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder
… After announcing its new speaker last August, Google finally has a release date. The company’s first new smart home speaker in years will launch on June 25, and you can preorder it today for $100 . …