Apple debuts special ‘Year of the Snake’ AirPods 4
Apple recently launched a special edition AirPods 4 in time for the Lunar New Year happening on January 29. The special edition AirPods 4 has an engraving of a snake icon for 2025 and is available for purchase in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China for now. It’s unclear whether Apple will make them available […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is $59 Off
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 has everything you need for an immersive audio experience. Today, it’s down to just $189.99 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. The wireless earbuds now have USB-C charging and up to 30 hours of playback with the case. Just recently, the AirPods Pro 2 supports Hearing Test and Hearing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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M4 Macs reported to have ultrawide 5K monitor glitch
A number of complaints have come up regarding the M4 Mac’s inability to show the right resolution for 5K ultrawide monitors. Several reports have surfaced on Apple’s official support forum, claiming that their MacBook Pro or Mac mini with the M4 chip has a problem with high-pixel density mode or HiDPI on high-resolution monitors. After […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Samsung making iPhone camera sensor to rival sony’s
Samsung is in the midst of developing a camera sensor for the iPhone to try and break Sony’s monopoly, according to a new report. On social media X, a post from ‘Jukanlosreve’ said that Samsung is making a ‘3-layer stacked image sensor’ with a PD-TR-Logic configuration. It’s supposedly for Apple and is believed to be […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Marvel Rivals players get banned for playing on a mac
Marvel Rivals macOS players are getting banned for using a Windows emulator. Reddit posts have revealed that the macOS users see a ‘Penalty Issued’ message due to a violation. The game claims they are cheating and penalizes them with a ban. Some of the bans were said to be more than 100 years. The users […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Lymow One smart robomower made to deal with large lawns
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

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Circular's second-gen Ring adds ECG and digital ring-sizing
Circular's Ring 2 gains a new ECG capability this time around, with heart health a bigger focus for the smart ring in 2025.Circular Ring 2 - Image credit: CircularThe Circular Ring is a smart ring that offers fitness tracking capabilities in an extremely compact package. The second-generation model takes the concept further, with enhancement and more flexibility.The Ring 2, offered in gold, silver, black, and rose gold finishes, is made from titanium for ruggedness in everyday life, in a new more durable design. For 2025, Circular also makes it easier to get the right fit via Digital Ring Sizing, ensuring the user gets the correct size from the start. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Eli Health brings hormone testing to the iPhone
Eli Health's Hormometer turns an iPhone into a real-time hormone analyzer, offering insights into your hormone levels using your saliva.Eli Health's Hormometer, next to an iPhone - Image credit: Eli HealthApple's ecosystem can do a lot of health tracking, but it doesn't have the ability to monitor hormones. Eli Health wants to change that with its Hormometer, introduced at CES.The Hormometer is a device that works with a smartphone, like an iPhone, to perform testing that is typically performed in a lab at home. By examining a person's saliva, it can pull out insights about the user's health. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Go stealth mode with Halliday's new smart glasses
Halliday's AI-equipped smart glasses offer a way to view information discreetly, by hiding a tiny screen that only the wearer can see.Halliday's smart glasses - Image credit: HallidayOne of the common issues with smart glasses is that they are fairly obvious, using a lens or a protruding element that gives the game away to onlookers. Halliday, meanwhile, are doing the same thing with its smart glasses at CES that makes it as discreet as possible.Referred to as a DigiWindow, a small dot in the top right part of the frame projects information inside the user's natural field of vision. The effect is a perceived 3.5-inch screen in the user's upper right corner of their vision, without obstructing their main view. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Smarter living made simple with SwitchBot's new K20+ Pro robot vacuum
SwitchBot's new Multitasking Household Robot K20+ Pro, revealed at CES 2025, is a multi-tasking robot that cleans, secures, purifies, and delivers for smarter living.SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K20+ ProSwitchBot's Multitasking Household Robot K20+ Pro, revealed at CES 2025, is designed for anyone looking to elevate their home's efficiency and convenience. This advanced robot combines multiple functions — cleaning, air purification, security, and delivery — into a single device, catering to busy homeowners, tech enthusiasts, and families.Equipped with cutting-edge features like TwinFlow vacuuming, a mobile air purifier, and customizable capabilities through the FusionPlatform, the K20+ Pro makes light work of any number of tasks. Whether it's cleaning floors, monitoring your home, or transporting items, this robot is built for smarter, hassle-free living. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Storage gets smarter with Ugreen’s high-capacity, AI-powered NAS devices
New Ugreen AI NAS storage devices bring smarts to backups, while the company's new charger and TB5 dock pack surprising power. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New Caseta Smart Shades from Lutron are surprisingly affordable
Lutron has announced its new Caseta smart shades at CES 2025, bringing its window covering technology to more with a lower price tag and continued support for Apple Home.Lutron's new Caseta smart shades have an affordable price tag and high reliabilityLutron is well known not only in the smart home space, but in the window shade market as well for custom shades that just work. We reviewed Lutron's Serena Shades and found them to look great and work flawlessly.They weren't inexpensive though, which is why Lutron set out to bring the price down with its mass-market Caseta shades. They re-engineered the internals, streamlined the manufacturing, and dropped the cost substantially. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Withings Omnia smart mirror reflects back your health data
The Withings Omnia Health Screening Mirror aims to show you your vitals while you're checking out your reflection.Withings Omnia - Image credit: WithingsWhile keeping track of your health is important, so is understanding what all of the data points mean. With the Omnia, Withings is trying to make it easier to know how healthy you are.The Omnia Health Screening Mirror is a full-height smart mirror that displays your vitals on a reflective surface. Health metrics are shown on the screen, including your overnight heart rate, resting heart rate, vascular age, blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythm notifications. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Two new Govee Matter smart lights have arrived at CES 2025
At CES 2025, smart home purveyor Govee showed off two new lights for the smart home with unique form factors and features that work natively with the Home app.Govee has plenty of new announcements for CES 2025Historically, Govee has shunned the Apple Home, even though it supported Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Fortunately, thanks to Matter, we now have support for its latest products.That includes its new AI-powered Pixel Light, Mini Panel Lights, and Table Lamp 2 Pro. All coming this year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hyper & Targus have many new cables, bags, & more for Apple users at CES
Targus and Hyper continue to cater to Apple users, with the company debuting new gear at CES 2025 ranging from sleek tech backpacks to colorful hubs and adapters for a variety of applications.Targus and Hyper have lots of Mac and iPad accessories on display at CES 2025After being acquired by Targus in 2021, Hyper has continued its mission of creating capable and professional products for Apple users. CES 2025 shows that ideology is still strong. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Moft debuts new origami-style iPhone wallet with support for Apple Find My
Moft, known for its origami-like stands, wallets, and accessories, is showing off its newly-announced iPhone wallet that features support for Apple Find My.The Moft wallet with Find My connects to the back of an iPhone via MagSafeThe list of Moft iPhone wallets continues to grow. The magnet-loving brand has a whole host of different accessories that connect via MagSafe from stands, to notepads, to wallets.This latest one is a modification of its well-loved wallet and integrates a battery pack and necessary electronics to support Apple Find My and Google Find My Device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Espresso Displays has a new portable pro-level monitor
At CES 2025, Australia-based Espresso Displays has expanded its product portfolio with a new portable monitor aimed at the mobile professional.Espresso Displays has a new pro-grade portable monitor on offerThe new espresso 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch USB-C monitor with 550 nits to brightness and 4K resolution. It has dual USB-C input ports and measures in at only 9mm thick.It works as a touchscreen for both Windows and macOS-based machines. The brand also touts compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and Samsung DeX devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Espresso unveils new pro-grade portable monitor: Espresso 15 Pro
Espresso Displays, the Australian brand known for crafting high-performance portable monitors, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2025: the Espresso 15 Pro. This new addition to Espresso Displays’ portfolio is aimed at business professionals and frequent travelers who seek a high-quality, portable dual-screen experience. more…

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Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera
Make your iPhone easier to hold while taking pictures with Belkin Stage PowerGrip, which is being unveiled at CES 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Belkin bolsters eco-friendly pledge at CES alongside new chargers & audio gear
Belkin has continued to improve on its eco-friendly pledge to decrease the carbon footprint of its products, while also announcing several new consumer devices.Belkin's 2025 CES announcements are hereIn 2023, Belkin made a pledge to begin a transition to using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its products. Now, many of its most popular chargers have been updated to use 85-90% PCR.This includes its 45W and 65W USB-C wall chargers, its 70W and 100W GaN chargers, its 15W Qi2 charger, and various charging cables. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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