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9 storiesApple and LG co-develop smart home devices including doorbell, lock and thermostat
Bloomberg reports that Apple and LG have co-developed a line of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras and a floodlight camera. The products are expected to carry…
Docomo and Hokkaido's Kaminokuni start trial of remotely monitored bear-control fence
NTT Docomo and Kaminokuni Town in Hokkaido began a joint demonstration on Oct 6 of a system that remotely monitors bear-control electric fences and automatically cuts power to a faulty section. The trial runs until Nov 30 at a forest site n…
Huawei Japan releases sapphire glass version of WATCH FIT 4 smartwatch at 21,780 yen
Huawei Japan has released the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Sapphire Glass, a version of its HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 smartwatch with a scratch-resistant sapphire glass display, priced at 21,780 yen. The watch keeps the 1.82-inch AMOLED screen, barometer, d…
Google says some complex Android apps need tuning on Intel Googlebooks
Google said a small number of complex Android apps and games may need developer tuning to run their best on Intel-based Googlebooks, while the vast majority run smoothly on both Intel and Qualcomm models. The statement went to Android Autho…
Nvidia raises Shield TV Pro price to $299.99, citing AI-driven component costs
Nvidia raised the price of its Shield TV Pro streaming device to $299.99 from $199.99, a $100 increase the company attributes to substantially higher component costs, including memory. The increase took effect October 2, and the non-Pro Shi…
Leaked images show Google's mid-range Fitbit Edge fitness tracker
Leaked images of a mid-range Fitbit tracker called the Fitbit Edge have surfaced via Android Headlines, with The Verge and Engadget both reporting them. The reports say the device appears to succeed the Fitbit Charge line and could offer se…
Report: OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro will be “significantly lighter”
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be “significantly lighter” than current models, achieved by miniaturizing internal parts and rearranging components. The laptops are also expe…
Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular fault on AT&T, offers free replacement
Apple has confirmed that a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T have lost cellular service, leaving them unable to make calls, send texts or use data. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update to help prev…
Japan's Digital Agency to launch “Android My Number Card” on Oct 20
Japan's Digital Agency said it plans to begin offering the “Android My Number Card”, which stores the national ID card in Google Wallet, on Oct. 20. The service adds an “attribute certification” function so users can confirm identity, age a…