Apple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon
Apple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon

Apple only just announced on Tuesday that its first smart display, the HomeView, will arrive on November 13th, but you can already save a couple bucks on it. Right now, you can buy the display for $289.99 ($10 off) in gray and the creamy white “starlight” colorway at Amazon. Sure, it’s a small discount, but […]

Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod

There’s an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an […]

Anbernic’s next dual-screen handheld could replace your aging Nintendo 3DS
Anbernic’s next dual-screen handheld could replace your aging Nintendo 3DS

Anbernic shared a new video of its upcoming dual-screen handheld it announced last week showing the device playing 3DS, Xbox, and PS3 games through emulation. While competitors like Ayaneo have been making dual-screen handhelds for a few years, Anbernic only recently introduced its own dual-screen devices including the RG DS and RG DS Plus. Those […]

HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s
HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s

Apple says HomeView is “the perfect way” to enjoy its audio and video entertainment apps, but some notable examples like Apple TV only work if you AirPlay it through your iPhone. As noted on the HomeView spec page, Apple TV, Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Music Classical, and Apple News Plus aren’t natively supported on the […]

$15 gets you Psychonauts 2, the latest Like a Dragon game, and more
$15 gets you Psychonauts 2, the latest Like a Dragon game, and more

There are several deals happening right now on video games and gaming-related tech that are worth sharing. To start, this month’s Humble Choice drop of Steam PC games is really good. The $14.99 per month service is offering subscribers Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Price of Persia: The Lost Crown, Psychonauts 2, Deep […]

Apple’s new Find My-compatible remote will also work with your old Apple TV
Apple’s new Find My-compatible remote will also work with your old Apple TV

You don’t need to buy the new Apple TV 4K just to get the updated Siri Remote with Find My and a built-in speaker, as it works with every model released going back to the Apple TV HD and is available to buy standalone for $59. Previous Siri Remotes had a basic iOS feature to […]

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Fujifilm’s new square format instant camera adds analog color filters
Fujifilm’s new square format instant camera adds analog color filters

Continuing the analog approach of the Instax Square SQ6 that launched in 2018 and follow-ups like the Square SQ1 and SQ40, the new Fujifilm Instax Square 2 skips digital functionality while still introducing the ability to customize the look and feel of instant photos. A new mood filter switch slides one of two colored filters […]

Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting
Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting

Repairable, ethical phone brand Fairphone has released its second pair of earbuds. The Fairbuds 2 are just as repairable as the first generation, but deliver improved audio and almost twice the battery life. The Fairbuds 2 are out now in the UK and Europe from £99 / €119, and a US launch at $119 will […]

Apple’s HomeView ad is confusing to everyone except parents
Apple’s HomeView ad is confusing to everyone except parents

Apple’s ad introducing its new HomeView smart display is a little unusual. It’s fast-paced and unruly, depicting a family of five as they rush through the morning routine. There’s yelling and mess, misplaced keys and discarded eggshells. Apple’s typical vibe is clean, simple, orderly; this commercial is chaos. But the spot has parents – those […]