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India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Apple delays iPad-like smart home hub to 2026 amid Siri AI upgrade challenges
Apple has once again pushed back the release of its long-rumoured smart home hub, now aiming for a mid-2026 launch instead of the earlier 2025 target. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the delay comes down to issues with the Apple Intelligence version of Siri. This enhanced version of the voice assistant is being built on large language models (LLMs) to make it more personal, more context-aware and far more capable. However, the work is taking longer than planned, and several features of the hub depend on Siri being ready. The setback means Apple's entry into the smart home control market will be slower than rivals like Amazon and Google, which already have similar devices in customers' known as the J490, the device is expected to combine a 7-inch display with a speaker, making it look similar to the Google Nest Hub. Gurman says it will have a square shape with slim black or white bezels, rounded corners and a dome-like base. A front-facing camera will recognise people as they approach, allowing the hub to display personalised information for each member of the household. Apple is reportedly building this around a new operating system called Charismatic, designed specifically for shared family use. Its interface will focus on clock faces, widgets for Apple's own apps, and a redesigned virtual presence for Siri, possibly a visual avatar inspired by the Mac Finder device will reportedly run native Apple apps such as Calendar, Music, Notes, Reminders and Camera, but won't have its own App Store. Control will mostly be through voice, although the touchscreen will offer a secondary way to interact. Apple is banking on the LLM-powered Siri to be the centrepiece. This version will be able to use personal data to carry out more complex requests across apps and devices. It was first meant to appear in iOS 18, but now a more complete release is expected in 2025, with a redesigned visual version for iPhones and iPads due in 2026. Gurman reports that Apple is testing both its own AI models and those from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic for Siri, and hasn't yet chosen a final direction. The work on Charismatic and Siri is also laying the groundwork for a separate tabletop robot Apple is rumoured to be working on for 2027. That product could feature a display on a robotic arm capable of tilting and rotating, making it more interactive.- Ends
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Fathers' Day 2025: Friendly budget gift ideas to make your dad feel special
Father's Day 2025 is just around the corner, falling on Sunday, June 15. In India, the day is marked by heartfelt gestures – be it handwritten notes, thoughtful gifts, or family outings – as people honour the love, sacrifices, and guidance of fathers and father figures. Special lunches at restaurants or at home are also common. Children use meaningful gestures and personalised gifts to show their gratitude. Honoring fathers and strengthening family bonds are the main goals of the day. So, here are some of the tips to help you choose the perfect gift for your father. The greatest gifts are those that express your gratitude and are frequently items he would not normally buy for himself. Therefore, ditch the boring ideas and get a few meaningful friendly budget gifts ideas for your father on this special day celebrations. Father's Day 2025: 7 Best friendly budget gifts ideas for your fathers • A customised wood sign Let your children use craft letters and scrapbook paper to create a wooden plaque that has been stained or painted. Your fathers will enjoy showing it off in his office or home table. • A personalised mug Create a vinyl decal with a personalised message for your father and your child's handwriting. Select a "World's Best Dad" mug and personalise it with a unique touch. • Customisation portrait Make a vibrant, personalised photo that showcases your special perspective on your father to honor him. All you need is card stock in vibrant colors, printable templates for facial features, and dad-themed accessories like bow ties and glasses. • Multi-tool Pen/Kit Around the house, our fathers mostly enjoy playing Bob, the Builder. Fixing things that might or might not need to be fixed is their favorite pastime, whether it is piercing a wall or fixing a leaking tap. A multi-tool pen or multi-tool kit is a wonderful way to thank the handyman dads for their efforts to keep the house functional. • Coffee/Tea Kit Dads usually rely on their tea or coffee to get through the day. Give them a coffee/tea kit with a range of flavors to sample to add a unique twist to their custom especially for their office table. • Sneakers/Boots How recently did your dad treat himself to some nice shoes? Make it happen by providing him with a pair of durable boots or sneakers that complement his daily aesthetics. • A smart home device Even when everything's working great, dads often find a way to keep themselves busy. Give them devices like Google Nest Hub, Alexa, Vacuum Mob, and others for this Fathers' Day to keep them busy while making their jobs easier.
Android Authority
06-06-2025
- Android Authority
Google Home is getting even dumber: Now thermostat voice commands are broken
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home users with thermostats can no longer use the simple command 'turn off the thermostat' to control their device. Instead, users have to say 'set thermostat to off' to turn it off, which is an unnatural command for this control. Nest Thermostat users are no strangers to Google downgrading their smart home experience, but a recent downgrade has all thermostat users on Google Home scratching their heads. As it turns out, Google's smart home ecosystem no longer accepts a simple command to turn off the thermostat, forcing you to say more convoluted commands out loud just to get back in control of your smart home. Reddit user NSuave pointed out how their Google Nest Hub in their kitchen no longer responds to the 'turn off the thermostat' or 'turn off the nest' command. Instead, the device advises the user to use the command 'turn off the thermostat,' which is the very command used in the first place. We tried turning off a Nest Thermostat 3rd gen through voice commands, but the command no longer works. Instead, we have to say 'set the thermostat to off,' a rather unnatural command, to get it to respond correctly. Thankfully, controlling the temperature via voice continues to work properly. The Reddit thread is filled with frustrated Google Home and Google Assistant users complaining about how things break every now and then within this smart home ecosystem. This often also breaks any automation that users may have meticulously set up. Broken commands like these also require the entire family to adopt new lingo just to get the basic functionality of their house to work again. We've reached out to Google for a statement on this issue. We'll keep you updated when we learn more about it. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
