Intercom system requirements: Which Apple devices support this feature?

Apple lets youturn your HomePod speaker into an intercom, allowing family members to send audio messages from one Apple speaker or device to another in your household. Family members receive Intercom notifications and can send Intercom messages from their devices. About Intercom Here’s Apple’s description of Intercom: A new Intercom feature offers a quick and easy way for family members to connect with each other at home. One person can send an Intercom message from one HomePod to another — whether in a different room, a specific zone or multiple rooms throughout the home — and their voice will automatically play on the designated HomePod speaker....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Jacqueline Spence

iPhone 6s may suffer from iOS 9 bug affecting some apps which tap into compass and gyroscope data

Apple’s new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus seem to be affected by a potential software bug present in iOS 9.0 and iOS 9.0.1 that appears to affect some, but not all apps which rely on data collected from the handset’s compass and gyroscope sensors. As firstreportedby AppleInsider, developer Fifth Star Labs has confirmed that reported issues with the Compass feature in itsSky Guide stargazing appare indeed limited to the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and do not extend to older hardware....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Dennis Eaton

Is Little Kitty Big City on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Game Pass? All platforms, explained

A new game release begs the question of which platform you’ll be able to play it on. So is Little Kitty, Big City available on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Game Pass? We’ll have all these questions answered below. Is Little Kitty Big City on Xbox and Game Pass? Although this game is launching on PC, what about consoles? For all you Game Pass lovers out there, you’ll be pleased to know that Little Kitty, Big City launches onXbox Game Pass day one, which isMay 9....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Natalie Walker

Is RAM Really Bringing Back The 1500 TRX? Here's What We Know

Is RAM Really Bringing Back The 1500 TRX? Here’s What We Know Over the past few months, there have been numerous rumors of Stellantis planning to bring back the RAM 1500 TRX pickup truck afterremoving the truck from its lineup in 2024. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa stated in an earnings call that “the V8 engine on versions such as the RAM 1500 TRX will deliver to us additional volumes.” The company had yet to make an official announcement regarding the TRX, but Car and Driver reached out to a RAM spokesperson who confirmed the CEO’s comment....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · David Hopkins DDS

Montblanc debuts new ‘e-Strap’ smart band for traditional watches

Luxury brand Montblanc hasannouncedits first foray into the booming wearables market with the ‘e-Strap’. The German company, which is known for making fine pens, watches and other jewelry, hopes the accessory will allow traditional mechanical watches and wearable tech to co-exist. The e-Strap is an Italian leather watch band that features an embedded tracker with a tiny 0.9-inch monochromatic OLED touchscreen display (128×36). That display is capable of showing activity-tracking data and a variety of push notifications from a connected iPhone, or similar device....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Monica Harris MD

Naim Audio UnitiQute Audiophile's WiFi Radio/streamer

Naim Audio UnitiQute Audiophile’s WiFi Radio/streamer Naim Audiohave pushed outa new all-in-one audio system atCES 2010, the Naim UnitiQute, a combination radio, internet radio, DLNA streamer and media player. The UnitiQute packs an FM radio, together with DAB in markets where the service is broadcast, along with both ethernet and integrated WiFi connectivity for UPnP streaming of audio from local and internet network sources. There’s also a USB port, into which you’re able to plug your iPod or other PMPs, and as it’s iPod certified you can control the Apple mediaplayer’s playback via the UnitiQute controls....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Shelby Leonard

Netflix Considers Awarding Bonuses to Keep Their Successful Filmmakers from Fleeing

The streaming world is changing fast and, whileNetflixis the king of the game right now, they’re having to adapt to maintain the dominance as an onslaught of competition makes its way to the marketplace. In this new streaming world, content is king and that makes top-notch creators a valuable currently. Netflix, in order to ensure those creators want to continue to work with them, is planning to possibly offer financial incentives to help make that prospect just a bit more tantalizing....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Ralph Martin

New Apple ID attack tool surfaces as Apple pulls Photos web app from iCloud.com

Friday, a new attack tool waspostedto GitHub that uses brute-force dictionary attacks on iCloud and Apple ID accounts with weak passwords. Using a dictionary list containing more than 500 words, the ‘iDict’ tool pretends to be a legitimate iPhone device trying to log in to iCloud.com. Somehow, it manages to avoid Apple ID lockout restrictions. People with complex passwords shouldn’t be concerned but those with simple ones based on commonly used words such as pet names are at risk....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Donna Gibson

Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Cast Recreate Iconic Dream Warriors Photo

Some say thatA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriorsis the best of the franchise and for others, it saw a beloved character begin his downfall. So, when a group of the originalDream Warriorscast members reunited at New Jersey’s Chiller Theatre Convention, it was kind of a big deal, no matter what your feelings are about the horror classic. The third installment of the iconicNIghtmare on Elm Streetfranchise came out in February of 1987 and it cemented Freddy Krueger as a pop culture icon....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Wayne Curtis

Nissan explains why it installed the xStorage solution in a local cricket club

Last year, Nissan announced anall-in-one energy storage solution for home and business usethat, when coupled with solar panel technology, could effectively lower electricity bills and provide sustainability for UK properties. An attractive proposition in an age of rapidly-rising energy prices. Beddington CC has excellent facilities for a local club - being a focal point for sports lovers, players and schools in the surrounding areas alike. However, as with many clubs around UK, it faces many challenges when it comes to raising funds and paying the bills....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Mr. Mark Haley

Quibi May Already Be Sold Just Six Months After Lackluster Launch

Quibi, the short-form streaming service that launched earlier this year, is possibly eyeing a sale. The company entered the streaming landscape back in April with the aim of capitalizing on mobile viewing and “quick bite” programming from A-list creatives. It seems the service itself may end up being a quick bite in the history books as the video platform is said to be exploring new options following its lackluster launch....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Charlene Ball

Resident Evil Village — How to unlock Heisenberg and Dimitrescu for The Mercenaries

Three new characters come withResident Evil Village – Winters’ Expansion, and they can only be accessed in the updated version of The Mercenaries, not titled The Mercenaries: Additional Orders. You’ll notice that Chris is unlocked automatically, so you don’t have to do anything to start punching lycans (or boulders?) in the face. But if you want to unlock Heisenberg and Lady Dimitrescu inResident Evil Village– The Mercenaries, read on. If you’ve played this mode before, you’ll have done a good deal of the prerequisites....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Joseph Garner

RIG 800 Pro HS headset review: Ready to dock

The market for gaming headsets is getting so crowded and competitive that any little marginal gain is being fought over by audio businesses tooth and nail. This might be the mentality that has led RIG to throw in a charging dock that nicely displays its 800 Pro headset lineup while you’re not using it - why not, eh? It’s not a brand-new idea, but could it be indicative of a generosity that makes the RIG 800 Pro HS worth picking up?...

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Michael Avila