Apple is bringing its HomePod to new markets

Apple will start selling its HomePod smart speaker in Canada, France, and Germany in mid-June. Additionally, the tech giant released a number of upgrades to its iOS software that add key functionality to the smart speaker, which could buoy consumer interest and lead to increased sales.

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Apple is bringing its HomePod to new markets Apple will start selling its HomePod smart speaker in Canada, France, and Germany in mid-June. Additionally, the tech giant released a number of upgrades to its iOS software that add key functionality to the smart speaker, which could buoy consumer interest and lead to increased sales. Read More »

Google Chrome just enabled a feature that's going to help make passwords obsolete As part of its latest update, Google Chrome 67 will let desktop sites use biometric information (e.g. fingerprint) to log in from your smartphone. That means no more having to remember all of your passwords or using the same one twice. Read More »

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