In this chat, Richard Gunther, host of the Smart Home Show and Home On, dives into the explosive popularity of DeepSeek's innovative AI. He unpacks how their R1 model is shaking up the market with its competitive pricing and cutting-edge tech. The conversation also reveals exciting implications for the AI landscape, including insights into prompt engineering. Plus, get a glimpse at the rise of smart home technology innovations and how they are transforming everyday living.

Join Richard Gunther, a host and expert in smart devices and home automation, as he unpacks Apple’s significant move to open NFC capabilities in iOS 18.1. Discover how this change allows third-party apps to enable contactless transactions and the broader implications for security and privacy. The conversation also touches on Spotify’s new pricing transparency for users in the EU, and the use of iPhones in the English Premier League for offside decisions. Plus, get excited about an upcoming Apple TV+ series featuring an epic journey with Ewan McGregor!

Richard Gunther, host of "Home: On," dives into the complexities of smart devices and home automation. He discusses Apple's antitrust investigation in India and how it impacts their growing iPhone market. The conversation shifts to Rivian's integration of Apple Music, along with Apple's new in-person Entrepreneur Camp aimed at empowering developers. Gunther also shares insights on the upcoming series 'Bad Monkey' and the Apple Watch activity challenge that promotes fitness in National Parks.

Richard Gunther, host of 'Home: On', joins to discuss the stalled investigation into Apple's activities in India. He highlights Apple's growing market share in a competitive mobile landscape. The conversation shifts to Rivian's new Apple Music streaming option for its vehicles and the exciting announcement of in-person sessions at Apple’s Entrepreneur Camp. They also dive into the quirky new series 'Bad Monkey' on Apple TV+, as well as an upcoming Apple Watch challenge dedicated to encouraging outdoor fitness.

Richard Gunther, host of the 'Home: On' podcast, joins to dive into the latest developments in smart devices and home automation. They tackle Apple's new App Store rules and the implications for developers and creators, particularly in light of Patreon’s financial adjustments. The growth of Apple in the Southeast Asian market despite stiff competition also gets attention. Plus, LG's challenges with Apple over a canceled project are discussed, alongside exciting new features for AirPods Pro 2 and the expansion of Apple Maps.