Remember the rumors about an Apple smart display hanging on a robot arm? according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to debut the first device By 2025along with a new operating system called homeOS.
It could be a device with a robotic arm or a simpler HomePod case with a screen. Gurman elaborated on this, claiming that two versions are in the works: a low-end display for the basics like FaceTime and smart home controls, and a high-end robot variant that costs upwards of $1,000. According to the report, Apple Intelligence will be a key part of the experience for both devices. I’m very interested to see how Apple’s AI flavor can help me manage my home. I literally have no idea how it’s going to turn out.
– Matt Smith
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Ditch the heavy machines and get a cordless stick vacuum.
Old-school upright vacuums left a lot to be desired, and cordless models have rectified many of those mistakes. They are thinner, lighter and easier to maneuver, and you no longer have to sacrifice suction power. Dyson isn’t your only choice these days either—there are dozens of cordless vacuum cleaners. After testing a bunch of the best cordless stick vacuums, we’ve come up with our top picks, including our best budget pick under $300.
Great performance at a discounted price.
Fujifilm’s original GFX100S was a popular alternative to the GFX100, offering the same image quality in a slimmer body at a lower price. Although it had some flaws. Now the company has released the $5,000 GFX100S II as a smaller, cheaper alternative to the $7,500 flagship GFX100 II. It’s a huge improvement over the original and offers the same image quality as the GFX100 II for $2,500 less. It doesn’t have all the video talents of a more expensive camera, though.
In Minecraft Live 2024, a new clip of the movie was shown.
The Minecraft movie is scheduled for release in April 2025 and will star Jack Black as Steve alongside Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers. The team behind it shared a new clip during Minecraft Live that expands on the brief crafting moment seen in the first trailer. The segment also gives us our first look at the film’s interpretation of the Minecraft bee. I’ll let you make up your own mind — the teaser starts at 4:51.
