Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The new Siri AI is not coming to all devices, and recent price increases make it more painful to upgrade to new devices all at once. CNET’s Bridget Carey has been testing out the new Siri AI in beta on her phone and says a new Apple TV box and new HomePods are a sure bet this fall -- it just may be more expensive to upgrade than we all expected.

0:00 Living with the Split Siri Life
0:42 Why Apple is Upgrading HomePods and Apple TV
1:25 Analyzing Price Hikes and Hardware Expectations
2:07 The Future of Smart Home Hubs
3:02 Testing the New Siri AI: Conversational Context
3:48 Siri AI in the Camera App: Object Identification
4:35 Upgrading Advice and Final Thoughts



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