Apple ‘Welcome Home’ Event Set for Next Week With First Smart Home Hub and More Expected; Could Host Another Event in Late October

Apple is set to host a 'Welcome Home' event on October 13 in New York, where it's expected to launch its first smart home hub and other products.

The event, starting at 9 am ET (6:30 pm IST), will be held in Tribeca and is expected to focus on Apple's expanding smart home ecosystem.

While the event is primarily focused on consumer electronics, it could have indirect implications for seafarers through advancements in smart home technology and remote work.