Apple announced a slew of new products and software last week, along with multiple timer support for its HomePod smart speaker. Back when the HomePod debuted in February, the device only let you set a ...

With previous versions of the Hue app, you could set a timer that would trigger a light scene when the time expired. For example, a 10-minute timer might end with the lights turning on at full ...

To take a photo on your iPhone without physically tapping the shutter button, you can set a timer to take it after a brief countdown. Here's how.

Check In is a great way to notify a family member or friend that you arrived at your destination safely, but it can also be helpful in other scenarios. Here's how to use Check In for alternative uses ...

I just want a simple life. Good food, a warm place to live, and to be lulled to sleep every night but the dulcet tones of Lin-Manuel Miranda. But going to sleep with Spotify can be a little tricky, ...

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