Apple’s smart home display is apparently delayed, and Siri’s late AI rebirth is to blame

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Apple’s HomePad might snap onto your wall like a MagSafe puck

The details come from Kosutami, a collector of prototypes with a solid track record on unreleased Apple gear. In posts on X, they described seeing a specific version of the HomePad with a MagSafe-like capability. The same prototype also includes doorbell integration and depends heavily on Apple Intelligence. The idea is a smart home hub you can place anywhere, not just prop on a counter.

Samsung just made losing your house keys less stressful

The feature started rolling out this month. It works with NFC for a simple tap and will support hands-free UWB access starting in April. The system uses the Aliro protocol, an industry standard for digital locks. Samsung hasn't detailed the full list of supported countries or phone models yet, so you'll want to check its site for compatibility.