Review: Synology’s RT6600ax router pairs exceptional Wi-Fi 6 with robust NAS features
Late last year, Synology announced the new RT6600ax Wi-Fi 6 router. Serving as the modern update to its previous combination router and NAS, this new offering finally began shipping this week. With Wi-Fi 6 support out of the box, we’re seeing just what Synology’s usual NAS expertise brings to the table for its latest networking upgrade.
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Ohio working on new bill prohibiting the tracking of people with AirTags
For the last year, AirTag has been helping Apple users alike track their lost or stolen items. However, some have been using the tracking device for more nefarious purposes. A news station in Ohio has found a loophole in a law that allows tracking people with electronic trackers.
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‘Wdgts’ app update adds interactive widgets to macOS Menu Bar
Last year, the classic Wdgts app was completely rebuilt with new home screen widgets for iOS users and even a macOS version for the first time. Now the app has been updated with a new feature for Mac users: interactive widgets for the macOS Menu Bar.
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HomeKit Weekly: Having remote access to unlock your door and disable your security system is a smart home superpower
It’s getting close to summer and summer traveling here in the U.S., and I was recently reminded how beneficial remote access to your smart home accessories could be. So this week, I want to explain how to get access to your devices when away from home and the potential use cases.
HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.
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Bloomberg backs report that iPhone 15 may switch to USB-C charging port next year
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared two days ago that evidence points to Apple replacing its own Lightning charging port with the universal USB-C connection. Today a second report from a reliable source, this time Bloomberg, adds that Apple is internally testing an iPhone design with USB-C.
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Meta Pay is the new Facebook Pay as company chases identity and digital goods features
A new blog post from Stephane Kasriel, Meta’s head of fintech, states that Facebook Pay is adopting the Meta branding. Soon to be Meta Pay – the refresh is working on enhancing the online payment experience.
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Deals: Apple’s new spring iPhone 13 cases see first discounts, Apple Watch Series 7 $99 off, more
Heading into the weekend, Apple’s new spring collection of iPhone 13 silicone cases are on sale for the first time to lead the way. That’s alongside a new 2022 low on Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack and $99 off Apple Watch Series 7 cellular. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Kuo: Cheaper Apple TV coming later this year to ‘close the gap with competitors’
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has a bold prediction for the future of the Apple TV. In a new report today, Kuo says that Apple will launch a cheaper Apple TV model in the second half of this year. The focus of this new model will be on improving the “cost structure” of the Apple TV.
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Elon Musk Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold’ as some suggest he plans to take the money and run
The Elon Musk Twitter deal is now ‘temporarily on hold,’ says the billionaire, in a tweet today. Twitter had told him that spam and fake accounts represent fewer than 5% of users, and Musk now says he wants to see the evidence for this.
While Musk followed up with ‘Still committed to acquisition,’ some are suggesting that this is not the case …
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Goldman Sachs exec behind the Apple Card leaves the company
A Goldman Sachs executive credited for his work securing the Apple Card deal has left the company. Scott Young, chief commercial officer of Goldman’s Marcus business, will be joining fintech startup iCreditWorks next month.
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