Apple wants to move into your home. Should you let it?
Your kitchen counter probably has enough gadgets already.Apple would like to put one more there, and this one recognizes your face.
At its "Welcome Home" event on Oct.13, Apple introduced a $299 smart display called HomeView that promises to make running your home as easy as having a conversation.And Apple has bigger plans for Siri.
The company also unveiled a new HomePod mini, an upgraded Apple TV 4K and a collection of smart home accessories.Together, they could change how you interact with everything from your front door to your television.
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Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com.IOS 27 IS HERE: 10 IPHONE FEATURES YOU’LL WANT TO TRY NOWApple's $299 HomeView lets you adjust your thermostat, control lights and manage connected devices from one touchscreen.(Apple)The biggest announcement from Apple's "Welcome Home" event is HomeView, a new 7-inch touchscreen that doubles as a smart home control center.
It sits on a rounded speaker base and comes in four colors.Apple also offers a wall-mounted version for people who would rather keep their countertops clear.
Here's where things get interesting.HomeView can recognize up to six household members by their faces.
Walk up to the screen, and it can switch to your personalized home screen with your calendar and reminders.Another family member can approach...