Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a reliable source for Apple rumors and leaks, first reported the existence of the itty, bitty chip, which is reportedly a Texas Instruments-built temperature and humidity ...

The HomePod is back from the dead, and fortunately, it’s not just a zombie version of the original HomePod. Among the new features is one that is hidden in the HomePod mini but not actually active: a ...

The smart home has become a renewed priority for companies since Matter launched, soon to usher in all sorts of refreshed gadgets. Until recently, Apple was trailing behind a bit in terms of offerings ...

In a new report from Bloomberg, Mark Gurman revealed that the HomePod mini has tiny a sensor to measure temperature and humidity that, so far, lies dormant. Why is it there? Why isn’t it turned on?

You might not need to buy the second-generation large HomePod to get additional smart home features — they could already be present in the speaker you have. MacRumors notes that Apple's HomePod ...

There is a temperature and humidity sensor that has been present in the HomePod mini since launch, but not used nor announced. Missed by all teardowns at the time of launch, the HomePod mini is now ...

The sensor is disabled, but Apple could choose to turn it on with a future software update. The HomePod mini is Apple's answer to a smart speaker that can fit anywhere in your home, but a newly ...

Carrie was a managing editor at CNET focused on breaking and trending news. She'd been reporting and editing for more than a decade, including at the National Journal and Current TV. Apple slipped a ...