Apple's smart home strategy will ramp up by 2025. Yesterday, BGR covered Bloomberg's new report, which said that Apple wants to introduce a wall-mounted display as soon as March 2025 that will be able to control apps, make video conference calls, and use AI to complete tasks on its own. According to the report, the device will feature a 6-inch screen and “look like a square iPad.” If you stack two iPhones next to each other, you can get a general idea of the rumored device's size. Above the screen is a camera, and the display will also ship with a rechargeable battery and internal speakers. When it launches, you’ll supposedly be able to order the smart display in black and silver. The interface is expected to combine elements of watchOS and the StandBy mode that Apple rolled out in iOS 17 last year. That said, Apple is convinced that users will rely on voice commands to control the device, as it will include Siri and Apple Intelligence. However, while Mark Gurman, BGR, and many outlets try to describe Apple's smart home strategy as an all-new lineup, I can only read "iPad, smaller iPad, iPad with HomePod, HomePod with iPad," and so on. After all, Apple's takes on Amazon's Echo Show and Google's smart home devices are already here. Image source: José Adorno for BGR The iPad can be a home hub. Theoretically, the HomePod could be Apple's best Apple Intelligence device, and the iPhone already works as the perfect Eco Show device when used in StandBy Mode. Still, Apple is trying an all-new solution by combining products everyone already has. My take: We actually need HomePod devices capable of running Apple Intelligence – once this AI platform works as intended. Despite that, there's only one smart home device that can actually be useful, even though it will do what every other Apple device does: The display with a robotic limb, similar to an iMac G4, could be the ultimate home hub. However, don't we all have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a Center Stage, a big enough display, and great speakers? Well, we do. Eventually, Apple plans to release its own smart cameras and ramp up its smart home strategy. Only time will tell if the company will succeed in this market. At this moment, it only seems Apple is trying to sell the same products in a different package without improving what's already here. Fortunately, 2025 is just around the corner. Don't Miss: Kuo: Apple smart home camera and AirPods with health features coming in 2026 The post Apple’s smart home strategy is apparently just to sell iPads and HomePods in different shapes appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple deals for November 2024 Today’s deals: $369 Apple Watch Series 10, $449 Google Pixel 8, $200 off Narwal Freo Z Ultra, more Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, space heaters from $36, $100 off Bose QuietComfort Ultra, more Best Apple Watch deals for November 2024

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Cher‘s new memoir titled Cher: The Memoir, Part One contains a recollection of how she met Warren Beatty and an unforgettable moment they shared shortly after. They dated briefly, despite Cher being in her mid-teens and Warren, in his mid-twenties. Warren Beatty was just fresh out of his escapades with actress Natalie Wood, whom he worked with while filming 1961’s Splendor in the Grass. On their first night together, Cher had to put on Natalie’s bathing suit as she did not plan to end up in a pool that day. Cher swam with Warren Beatty until 4am … and wore Natalie Wood’s swimsuit Warren Beatty/ImageCollect It all started when Cher was driving on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles when Warren nearly hit her car. She got down to confront him in the parking lot of Schwab’s pharmacy, only to realize the silly driver was Warren. Cher admitted in her book that his charming appearance blew her away once he got out of his vehicle. He calmly asked Cher for her name and offered to get her something to eat, to which she obliged despite being concerned about her curfew. They arrived at his house in Beverly Hills, where he served her cheese and crackers. Cher/ImageCollect Things got heated between Cher and Warren Beatty Moments after Cher arrived at Warren’s home, they shared an unexpected but mutual kiss and ended up in Warren’s pool with Cher in his ex-girlfriend’s swimsuit. Cher got in trouble with her parents when she arrived home at 4 am; however, she was still ecstatic about the random date. MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR, Natalie Wood, 1958 Interestingly, Cher turned down his dinner offer the next morning because of her parents, but Warren, in his cocky fashion, asked to speak with her mother, who was a big fan of his. They went on two more dates until Cher met her first husband, Sonny Bono, shortly after. Next up: ‘Little House’ Co-Star Melissa Gilbert Remembers “Sacrifices” Michael Landon Made For The Cast The post Cher Once Swam With Warren Beatty In Natalie Wood’s Bathing Suit In New Harrowing Revelation appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Jennifer Lopez graced the Los Angeles Premiere event for Wicked wearing a Zuhair Murad dress with cut-out details on either side and a sultry thigh-high slit. The 55-year-old proudly showed off skin in this halter top gown that looked like a work of art, thanks to the beading all over. Lopez strutted the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in the stunning ensemble, which she accessorized with a brown clutch purse, two large matching SABYASACHI bracelets, and a pair of strappy high heels. She styled her hair with most of it tied back, leaving the front as curtain bangs with a precise center parting. Fans react as Jennifer Lopez’s glam squad shares details about the dress             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)   Lopez shared a clip on her Instagram, showing off her look and the toned body beneath. Her hairstylist, Andrew Fitzsimons, claimed that her hair was inspired by French entertainer Brigitte Bardot, adding that the bangs in front included two single clip-ins for more volume. Her makeup artist, Rokael Lizama, simply recreated her classic eye makeup complete with glowy eyeshadow. Fans thought Lopez looked breathtaking and praised the iconic actress with comments online. “Obsessed with this whole look. Obsessed with you,” someone wrote. Jennifer Lopez/Instagram What is Jennifer Lopez up to? Impressed with her style, a fan noted that Lopez had been giving fire looks all week. She was recently in London for the premiere of her upcoming movie, Unstoppable. She wore a white mohair Magda Butrym dress underneath a matching alpaca jacket and accessorized with a small purse and Christian Louboutin stilettos.             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)   The wrestling drama film, which stars Lopez as Judy, will be released in theaters in December and will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video by January. Lopez also worked on the project as a co-producer alongside her estranged husband Ben Affleck, who recently commended her spectacular work ethic. Next up: Cher Once Swam With Warren Beatty In Natalie Wood’s Bathing Suit In New Harrowing Revelation The post Jennifer Lopez Turns Heads In Sheer Halter Top Dress at the ‘Wicked’ Premiere appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Washington —  A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday.…