Introducing the Second-Gen HomePod: The Smarter Speaker That’s as Stubborn as a Mule

A Sale to Wake the Dead

The Apple HomePod, our favorite posh speaker that came back from the great beyond, is having a Halloween treat. You can snag the white edition at a sweet $279.99. That’s a delightful $20 off the regular price. Face it, Halloween candy can’t beat that! Get it while it’s haunted… I mean, hot, at B&H Photo.

If you are into black magic, B&H is also bewitching the black edition with a little love, giving you a ten-dollar discount, setting the price at $289. Because apparently color really does affect the price tag. Who knew, right?

A Blast from the Past with a Little More Blast

The second-gen HomePod is like its predecessor, with the striking resemblance of a deja vu. But this new model isn’t just a pretty face. It arrives with enhanced driver configuration and leveled-up smart home applications. With additions like inbuilt temperature and humidity sensors, it’s like it went to Terminator school to learn how to be a more efficient smart home device.

Interesting enough, this speaker also decided to be best pals with Apple TV streaming boxes. Link two of these bad boys together, and you’ll have a stereo pair doing wonders for your TV audio experience. As for the notable rich and balanced sound HomePod users loved in the initial model, it’s still here, conquering hears and minds.

Hot Take

The second-gen HomePod is like a superhero sequel. It has the same look, but it’s come back with new powers. Plus, now it’s optimized for home usage and works in tandem with Apple TV. It could almost toast your bread, minus the actual toasted bread of course! So, if you’re waiting for a Siri-powered speaker that can also predict the weather, your wait is over. It might be time to say, ‘Hey, Siri, play “I Just Can’t Wait to be King!”’

Original article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23931870/apple-homepod-google-nest-learning-thermostat-dell-xps-13-deal-sale