Macworld Hardware was by no means in short supply at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Not only did Apple launch three new Macs but there was also that little matter of a revolutionary spatial computer. But just as the company uses its annual gathering to show off what software features are coming down the road for its platforms, it turns out that it’s also the ideal occasion for Apple prognosticators to read between the lines and see what additional hardware devices might lie just beyond the horizon. This year, more than most, shed some light on a few places that Apple might be looking to expand its footprint–notably in the home. That’s a market where Apple has staked a few…

Macworld Between graduation parties and poolside get-togethers, and of course the need to stock up on everyday essentials, there are some great reasons to join a warehouse club like Costco this season. Unlock incredible savings on a multitude of household products by becoming a Costco member today. Enjoy access to thousands of items, including groceries and personal care items, available both online at Costco.com and at over 800 warehouses across the United States. Costco Services provide additional avenues for saving on other things besides groceries, too. Explore offerings such as pet insurance, identity protection, personal checks, and more through Costco’s partnerships with select providers. For home maintenance and renovation needs, they collaborate with service providers to offer exclusive discounts. If…

Macworld Between graduation parties and poolside get-togethers, and of course the need to stock up on everyday essentials, there are some great reasons to join a warehouse club like Costco this season. Unlock incredible savings on a multitude of household products by becoming a Costco member today. Enjoy access to thousands of items, including groceries and personal care items, available both online at Costco.com and at over 800 warehouses across the United States. Costco Services provide additional avenues for saving on other things besides groceries, too. Explore offerings such as pet insurance, identity protection, personal checks, and more through Costco’s partnerships with select providers. For home maintenance and renovation needs, they collaborate with service providers to offer exclusive discounts. If…

Illustration by Samar Haddad for The Verge As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the right fit for you. I find the simplest way to explain the concept of a smart home is that it’s a natural evolution of our homes. A smart home isn’t fundamentally different from a “regular” home — it’s just the improvement of one. In the same way that electricity made our homes better and more functional, so is connectivity improving the way we live in and use our homes. I’ve lived in a smart home for a…

Illustration by Samar Haddad for The Verge As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the right fit for you. I find the simplest way to explain the concept of a smart home is that it’s a natural evolution of our homes. A smart home isn’t fundamentally different from a “regular” home — it’s just the improvement of one. In the same way that electricity made our homes better and more functional, so is connectivity improving the way we live in and use our homes. I’ve lived in a smart home for a…

Smart home company – one of the leaders in HomeKit-compatible and now Matter-compatible devices – has been bought by the automation and electrification giant ABB. Eve will, with immediate effect, become part of the Building and Home Automation Solutions division of ABB. The two parties naturally hope the partnership will be good news, but some will be watching events with some degree of nervousness … more… The post Smart home company Eve bought by multibillion-dollar automation giant ABB appeared first on 9to5Mac.