After a three-week break for the holidays, Apple has kickstarted the iOS 18.3 beta train once more. iOS 18.3 beta 2 is now available to developer beta testers ahead of its expected release later this month.
iOS 18.3 beta 2 features the build number 22D5040d. Apple hasn’t yet released a new public beta, but we’re expecting that to change as soon as later today.
There weren’t many new features or
Following a holiday beta hiatus, Apple has just released macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 2. The update is currently available only for developers, not the public beta, and is rolling out now.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 received its first beta release back in December , shortly after the public launch of macOS 15.2 and its big new Apple Intelligence features .
That first 15.3 beta included one noteworthy addition: Genmoji support.
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Nomad is back at it again, bringing the glow to your wrist with their new limited edition . This fresh twist on their best-selling Glow 2.0 delivers a clean, pale blue-white look during the day and a bold, striking glow by night. Whether you’re out for a night jog or just want to stand out in a crowd, this band brings both style and functionality to your Apple Watch.
Here’s what you need to know about this limited edition release:
The like crazy now, holiday pricing on the continues, and we have even more deals to scope out today. First up, you’ll find the with a 512GB SSD down at $1,099, or he price it fetched before Apple upgraded to 16GB RAM configs. Next is the return of the official Doorbuster pricing we tracked on alongside a new all-time low on the latest second-generation Bose and launch deals on Anker’s brand new from CES. All
Apple always offers an extended return window for products purchased during the holiday season. But that period is just about to end, making now your last chance to get in any last-minute returns.
Here’s Apple’s :
Eligible products at the Apple Store Online that are received between November 8, 2024 and December 25, 2024, may be returned through January 8, 2025. Please note that all other terms and conditions provided in the Apple Store Online Sales
Vision Pro has a lot of potential as a gaming device, but that potential has mostly been untapped so far. Today, an NVIDIA announcement is one of the first signs of change on the way.
As , NVIDIA has announced that their , GeForce NOW, will be coming to the Vision Pro later this month “when the newest app update, version 2.0.70, starts rolling out.”
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In collaboration with Apple, Meta and ByteDance, NVIDIA is expanding GeForce NOW cloud gaming to Apple Vision
There are plenty of third-party apps that will create automated lighting scenes with Philips Hue products, but a report that the company will be launching this feature in the official app has today been confirmed.
Users will be able to request AI -generated scenes using either voice or text, with the company citing the example “Give me a scene for a garden party” …
said in October of last year that the feature was in testing.
AI has become an integral part of the technology world and artificial intelligence now has
We’re now little more than a week away from Severance season 2, and fans of the show have two things to celebrate today: strong reviews for the new season, plus the arrival of an official Severance podcast.
Severance is the kind of show that’s best experienced spoiler-free. And it sounds like Apple gave critics very expansive lists of spoilers that could not be mentioned in their reviews.
Nonetheless, I’ve intentionally included review excerpts that don’t contain even a hint of spoilers, but
Govee has just unveiled their latest innovation at CES 2025: the Mini Panel Lights . These compact, customizable lights are designed to transform any space with vibrant colors and intelligent features. And the best part is, they support Matter! Here’s what you need to know.
The Govee Mini Panel Lights bring a perfect balance of style, functionality, and smart customization. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your gaming space or add a splash of creativity to any room, these panels offer an exciting and