Did you forget about the Apple HomePad? (CultCast #729)

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This week: Have you forgotten about the HomePad? Apple hasn’t! Also: The one exec Apple can’t afford to lose, the great new features coming to the Studio Display 2, how to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone, a question about the Mac that Apple should make, and a review of the Beats Pill!

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This week’s stories:

Why you’ll want Apple’s ‘HomePad’ smart home hub

• Apple's HomePad smart home hub starts to look interesting, especially after the latest rumors reveal advanced features.

The one executive Apple is fighting to keep

• Johny Srouji, the architect behind Apple silicon, says he's not planning to leave the company "anytime soon."

ProMotion and HDR could finally make Studio Display a true pro tool for creators

• The pro-grade features of the upcoming Apple Studio Display 2 include ProMotion, HDR and a mini-LED panel upgrade.
• How to convert an old iMac into a 5K monitor for less than $200

How to ping your lost Apple Watch from your iPhone

• You can ping a lost Apple Watch from your iPhone. The reverse has always been one of the best uses of an Apple Watch.

Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

• The Beats Pill delivers powerful, room-filling sound. The bigger, bespoke racetrack woofer displaces 90% more air volume, packing more of a punch with deeper, fuller bass.