News from IT on October 13th: Apple held a new product launch event titled "Welcome Home" at 9 p.m. Beijing time on October 13th, officially launching its first smart home hub, HomeView, as well as new products such as HomePod and mini 2.

At the beginning of trading in the U.S. stock market that evening, Apple's stock price once again reached a record high, with a total market value of 5.06 trillion dollars (Note from IT: The current exchange rate is approximately 33.93 trillion yuan).

According to reports by foreign media MacObserver, Apple is planning to launch a brand-new home security monitoring service in 2027 (next year) as part of its further expansion of its smart home business. At the same time, Apple is developing a home security camera and automated devices that focus on privacy protection. These devices will use AI to analyze the surrounding environment, without the need to continuously record videos like traditional cameras, thereby providing home monitoring capabilities while reducing concerns regarding privacy.

Apple's first smart home hub HomeView allows users to view camera footage, adjust thermostats and lighting, lock doors, or close blinds through touch or Siri AI; Apple also announced the launch of a series of Apple Home Collection smart home products, including cameras, thermostats, and door locks, jointly developed by Apple and LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Additionally, HomeView is compatible with other accessories that support Works, with, Apple Home, and Matter standards.