The ever-elusive “Siri, But Make It Actually Good” is not just a quirky side project at Apple that’s not going well, according to the claims in some anonymously sourced new reporting. From the sound of it, new Siri is more like a white whale dragging a huge group of Apple’s product engineers to the depths … Read more
Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub has reportedly been delayed once again as the company continues development of a redesigned version of Siri that will serve as the device’s primary interface. According to MacRumors, which cited a Bloomberg report, Apple now expects to introduce the product around September 2026. The delay stems from ongoing work on … Read more
The rumored “HomePod with a screen” we’ve heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it’s on the shelf until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted as much on X last week, and today, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman followed up with … Read more
Posted Feb 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM UTC DJI says yes, it will fix its other Romo robovac security hole within weeks. In case you missed our story, DJI’s first robovac launched with now-patched holes that could’ve let hackers or even tinkerers see inside your home from a world away. DJI tells us it’ll also … Read more
Sammy Azdoufal claims he wasn’t trying to hack every robot vacuum in the world. He just wanted to remote control his brand-new DJI Romo vacuum with a PS5 gamepad, he tells The Verge, because it sounded fun. But when his homegrown remote control app started talking to DJI’s servers, it wasn’t just one vacuum cleaner … Read more
On Tuesday, thousands of schoolchildren around the country marked Safer Internet Day. This year, the theme was around being AI aware, “safe, smart and in control”, encouraging children, parents and teachers to think about how the shiny new technology is shaping children’s experiences online. It is apt that this comes in the weeks after AI … Read more
Edifier is moving to reset its global product strategy as changing work and entertainment habits reshape the consumer audio market. The company says the convergence of work and leisure is redefining what consumers expect from everyday audio hardware. “We expect particularly strong interest in desktop speakers, active bookshelf speakers, and wireless headphones. Australia has a … Read more
Children’s technology brand myFirst has expanded its range of connected devices and updated its myFirst Circle family app, as the wider industry faces continued scrutiny over child safety and online habits. It is positioning the line-up as an alternative to giving children a general-purpose smartphone at an early age, pitching products that limit contacts, control … Read more
If you haven’t yet updated to the new Apple Home, your smart home devices may no longer work in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch starting tomorrow. On February 10, 2026, Apple will end support for the original HomeKit architecture. The biggest impact of the change will be felt by … Read more
Amazon has announced that its generative AI-powered digital assistant Alexa Plus is now available to all Prime members in the US via any Alexa-enabled device, Alexa.com, and the Alexa mobile app. If you don’t have Prime, you can access the assistant on a new free tier on the web and app, or pay $20 a … Read more