HomePod 3: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors

The next-generation HomePod could get a screen with a slight chance of AI capabilities. Many rumors are swirling about the much anticipated HomePod 3, which may include a screen. When Will HomePod 3 Be Released? Kosutami_Ito / Twitter That means it could be during an event in October when new Macs and iPads are announced. Their direct competitor, the Echo Show 10, is $249.99 and has a 10.1-inch screen. It is unclear what the price could be....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Kyle Morales

HomePod Mini 2: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors

When Will the HomePod Mini 2 Be Released? If so, the next-generation HomePod Mini could be announced at an event in October or November. Kuo also believes the HomePod Mini 2 could be released with theHomePod 3. HomePod Mini 2 Price Rumors Apple has not yet revealed the cost of the HomePod Mini 2. The current one on the market is $99. One of the HomePod Mini’s competitors, Echo Dot, is $49....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Raymond Frank

HomePod vs. HomePod Mini: What's the Difference?

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Overall Findings More, better speakers. Audio tuned to the shape and contents of a room. Can be paired with other HomePods for home theater. No room detection or adjustments. Compared to the Mini, the HomePod 2 is about double the physical size and five times the weight. It’s also about triple the price. The justification for that price comes from the third major area of difference: audio quality....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Dominique Payne

Hourly vs. Flat Rates for Graphic Design Projects

Likewise, client pays for actual work hours, not padding built into a flat rate. You are not guaranteed a minimum payment for the project. The client doesnt know exactly what the project will cost. The rate is based on hours, rather than value. For example, alogo designmight take 15 hours, but its value to the company could be much higher. Base your estimate on a range. This gives your client a reasonable expectation of outlay while allowing for variability....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Andrew Wagner

House Committee Questions ID.me Over Verifying COVID Unemployment Claims

The US House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis have asked facial recognition company ID.me to send details of its contracts with governments, saying its technology “may have underminedthe effectiveness, efficiency and equity of unemployment assistance programs during the coronavirus pandemic.” Both committees outlined “serious concerns” about the security, privacy and efficacy of using ID.me’s technology, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Jenny Moore

House of Marley Drops New Limited Edition Bluetooth Turntable

Only 250 of the limited edition wireless turntables are being released. They are specially laser-engraved with the movie title, and a specific product number etched on the bamboo plinth. It becomes a tangible extension of Bob Marley’s journey, seamlessly complementing the cinematic exploration. Stir It Up Wireless One Love Turntable.House of Marley It sells for $249. Stir It Up Wireless One Love turntable.House of Marley

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Lori Dennis

House passes bill to jumpstart US chip manufacturing

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to ramp up chip manufacturing in the US and easesupply chain woes amid the global chip shortage. All that’s left is for Congress to reconcile it with a similar bill passed by the Senate last year to get legislation to the White House. TheCOMPETES Actpassed in the House in a 222-210 vote along party lines on Friday, with one Republican in favor and one Democrat against the legislation....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Brittany Cox

How 'Devotion' Makes Your Home the Scariest Place on Earth

A Ghost Story, But Youre the Ghost It’s the late 1980s in Taipei, Taiwan. One evening, Du Feng Yu is watching TV in his apartment before dinner. It’s still empty, but now it’s two years earlier, and everything is subtly wrong. Wikipedia Devotionis a first-person adventure game in the spirit of “walking simulators” likeGone HomeorWhat Remains of Edith Finch. That involves exploration, searching for clues, and solving the occasional puzzle....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Paul Herrera

How 100-Year Batteries Could do a World of Good

An equally important aspect is how attractive it remains to people over its lifecycle. To drive home his argument, Harper remarked its rare to see century-old vehicles plying on the road. Harper said the proposed battery requires strict environmental controls to deliver on its 100-year service promise. MF3d / Getty Images Dr. Harris also cautioned against predicting lifetimes beyond the actual testing time. Just_Super / Getty Images Emilija Randjelovic / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Anthony Mccarty

How 2D Materials Could Lead to Faster Computers

Scientists have detected and mapped the electronic spins in a new jot down of transistor. This research may lead to faster computers that take advantage of electrons natural magnetism instead of just their charge. The discovery could be part of a coming revolution in the field that includes quantum computers. Omar Osman / Getty Images Current electronics use the electron charge to make calculations. But monitoring the spin of electrons has proved difficult....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Robert Medina

How 8GB RAM Overperforms in M1 Macs

How is this possible? Is Apples least expensive Mac, the MacBook Air, really capable of high-end professional work? And a lot of that is down to some extremely clever use of memory. Apple RAM vs SSD First, what is RAM, exactly, compared to SSD storage? The filing cabinet is the SSD. The desk is RAM. Apple In computer terms, having more RAM is like having more desk space. your rig can work on more open apps and documents at once, without slowing down....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Ellen Wilson

How a $1 Billion Broadband Upgrade Could Help Native Americans

The Biden administration has allocated $1 billion in funding, which could help rural providers offer fiber broadband. The move could help thelarge number of Native Americans currently without high-speed internet access. A Digital Divide Lack of broadband access is a big issue for tribes. Westend61 / Getty Images The same study found fewer than half of all residents had broadband in their own homes. “Native American communities remain at a severe disadvantage due to their lack of access....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Erica Morales

How a 0% Intro APR Credit Card Can Help You Avoid Sky-High Interest This Year

What does 0% intro APR mean? Introductory periods can apply to new purchases,balance transfersor both. You’ll still have to make the requiredminimum monthly paymentsand repay the balance before the promotional period ends. You’ll still likely have to pay a balance transfer fee. What are balance transfer fees? How does a 0% APR intro offer work? That way, you might start taking advantage of the offer as soon as you’re approved....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Daniel Ingram