{
  "id": 14202432,
  "title": "All the news from Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/all-the-news-from-apples-welcome-home-event",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008782/apple-welcome-home-event-news-announcements"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to host a significant event on October 13th, centered around its smart home initiatives. The event's title, \"Welcome home,\" foreshadows this focus. Rumors suggest Apple may unveil a range of new smart home devices.\n\nBloomberg claims Apple is preparing a smart home hub with a display and is set to integrate the updated Siri AI assistant. MacRumors has managed to acquire images of two reported devices - a refreshed HomePod Mini in new colors and an Apple TV 4K with a design similar to the current model. Bloomberg also disclosed Apple's partnership with LG to develop products such as a video doorbell and a thermostat.\n\nIn addition to these rumored devices, Apple is expected to showcase a new smart display, aptly named HomeView, during the event. The new Apple TV 4K will feature built-in microphones to facilitate interaction with Siri AI. However, it's important to note that the new Apple Home Collection, which includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and other smart home devices, will not be available at launch. The event is scheduled to take place in New York at 9AM ET.",
  "summary": "Apple is hosting an event on October 13th that seems like it will be all about its efforts for the smart home. The event’s tagline is certainly a big hint — “Welcome home” — but the company is also heavily rumored to be launching a series of new smart home products soon. One of the […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Everything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/everything-apple-launched-at-its-welcome-home-event",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I saw Apple's HomeView early — 7 things you need to know about the new smart home display",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/i-saw-apples-homeview-early-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Apple unveils the Apple Home Collection, a lineup of smart home accessories made with LG and Schneider, including cameras, thermostats, a doorbell, and a lock (Apple)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-the-apple-home-collection-a-lineup-of-smart-home",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:02:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/two-homeview-home-hub-models-evolve-apples-home-strategy-at-299-each",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:14:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Six Colors",
        "title": "Apple announces HomeView smart display",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-announces-homeview-smart-display",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:18:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apples-new-smart-home-line-up-includes-a-smart-lock-thermostat-and",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:37:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Where to buy Apple HomeView, Apples new smart home and entertainment hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/where-to-buy-apple-homeview-apples-new-smart-home-and-entertainment",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:25:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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