HomeView wall model ships without mount or power brick
The wall-mounted HomeView ships without a power adapter or mount; buyers must select compatible power and mounting options, with specific USB-C specs to avoid power warnings.
Talk With Tech: technology news explained simply
Also making news
Latest
All stories →
Tech Policy
Apple OpenAI hiring records give Apple checklists and guides
A judge orders OpenAI to turn over interview materials and some messages in the Apple trade secrets case, accelerating Apple’s access to internal discussions.
Gaming
Resident Evil 2 lands on Switch 2, delivering portable horror without a hitch
Capcom’s remake runs at 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2, with strong visuals and familiar controls for gamers on the move.
Phones & Gadgets
Ray-Ban Audio glasses drop cameras for lighter, longer listening
Camera-free Ray-Ban Audio glasses swap video capture for lighter frames and longer all-day listening, with privacy-focused tweaks and basic AI help.
Science & Space
Licube lithium-6 purification aims to make tritium on-site
A startup is licensing a method to purify lithium-6 for on-site tritium production, a potential cornerstone for future fusion reactors.
Apps & Software
Apple Health AI insights delay pushes redesign to iOS 27.3
The redesigned Health app with AI-powered insights won’t appear in iOS 27.2 beta 4, pushing its consumer launch to a later update this year.
Apps & Software
Apple TV 12 12 12 teases a globe-spanning heist on Nov 13
Apple TV previews a new crime thriller, 12 12 12, starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. Debuts November 13 with two episodes, then weekly through Dec. 25.
AI
Niobia manufacturing AI explains defect causes in minutes
A San Francisco startup embeds AI agents on production lines to spot defects and explain the cause in minutes, not days.
Apps & Software
AirPods beta firmware 9B5043a appears with no patch notes yet
Apple is testing beta firmware for a broad range of AirPods models, including Pro and standard variants, with build 9B5043a available to developers and public testers.
Gaming
Xbox AI powered game ports nudge classic games onto new devices
Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore decompiling and recompiling games with AI, nudging old titles onto new devices and browsers.
AI
Flox Intelligence edge AI scares birds and deer without the cloud
A Stockholm startup rents a smarter, on-device wildlife deterrent to reduce wildlife strikes on infrastructure without cloud processing.
Phones & Gadgets
More in Phones & Gadgets →
Apple HomeView wall mount costs $299 plus $60 to $130 extras
Two versions of HomeView cost the same at launch, but the wall mount adds hardware not included in the base price.
Apple Watch Series 10 2026 value: still good if you skip extras
Even as newer models arrive, the Series 10 still offers strong health features and a bright display, with refurbished options boosting value.
Apple TV 4K preorder 2026 opens with $299 price and Siri AI
Apple kicks off preorder for the 4th-generation Apple TV 4K, with release and availability dates surfacing from different outlets.
AI
More in AI →
DLSS 5 speed boost arrives in Hogwarts Legacy on Nov. 5
Nvidia slices its neural network size by 24% to speed up DLSS 5, bringing improved visuals to Hogwarts Legacy on Nov. 5.
Play Store cars update lets YouTube play while parked
A new layout helps the car dashboard tailor itself to the screen and makes app downloads faster, plus YouTube Premium audio can continue while driving. Rolling out soon.
Gemini 4 Argon arrives in Gemini app for Pro and Ultra subs
Gemini 4 Argon is now available in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search for Pro and Ultra subscribers, with pricing and future rollout details to come.
Security & Privacy
More in Security & Privacy →
Pluto Security gets $42M to give firms real-time AI visibility
Pluto Security just closed a $42 million funding round as it pitches a new class of security tools that monitor and control how employees use AI inside business networks.
SonicWall SSL VPN shows why MFA must cover every access point
An August 4, 2026 intrusion used a SonicWall SSL VPN without MFA, enabling rapid credential use and later access to internal systems, underscoring why authentication must cover all paths.
Denmark breach 123456 hits 8.8 million accounts, act now
A Denmark data breach connected to the simple password '123456' has affected about 8.8 million people. Here’s what it means and what you should do.
Tech Business
More in Tech Business →
Doug Field Mind Robotics will run robots inside Rivian factories
The former Ford EV chief becomes president of Mind Robotics, the Rivian spinout building AI-powered factory automation.
Getty Images bankruptcy plan seeks to clear debt and go private
Getty Images will seek bankruptcy protection and shift to private ownership through a debt-cleaning plan after failing to merge with Shutterstock, aiming to wrap up by year’s end.
BOE glass cracking OLED iPad lines risk delays into 2027
Persistent glass breakages at BOE’s Chengdu facility threaten iPad OLED production, potentially reshaping supply timing for Apple through next year.