Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
LG unveils a new era of connected living at IFA 2026, focusing on contextual AI to create more coordinated, personalised, and secure smart homes through an expanded ecosystem and innovative security measures. LG is using IFA 2026 in Berlin to…
As the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act takes effect this week, manufacturers are racing to establish evidence of their cybersecurity measures, with Finite State’s technology providing crucial support for rapid reporting of vulnerabilities and incidents. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act…
New European legislation requires manufacturers to embed cybersecurity into the entire lifecycle of internet-connected products, addressing the risks of long service lives and ensuring safety long after sale. Internet-connected products are increasingly being designed for very long service lives, from…
Despite spotlighting AI features and a foldable iPhone Duo, Apple’s silence on a dedicated smart display reveals a strategic pause amid market uncertainties and product costs. Apple’s latest event was meant to underline its push into artificial intelligence, but for…
A recent experiment removing safety constraints from an open-source AI demonstrated both the alarming capability of autonomous agents to exploit connected devices and their potential to assist in security testing, highlighting a volatile landscape for IoT safety. An experiment with…
Investigations reveal LG OLED televisions may be silently monitoring home networks and recording audio even when turned off, raising significant privacy and security concerns amid official denials. LG smart televisions have been accused of quietly mapping home networks and retaining…
Ecovacs showcased a new range of intelligent indoor and outdoor robots at IFA 2026, aiming to revolutionise domestic chores beyond vacuuming, including window cleaning and garden care, as it plans to serve 38 million households globally. ECOVACS has used IFA…
EZVIZ expands its New Zealand portfolio with a comprehensive range of smart security products emphasising local storage and privacy features, signalling a major push into the competitive home monitoring market. EZVIZ has expanded its New Zealand offer with its largest…
Ugreen launches HomeAgent, a new AIoT system emphasising local processing and enhanced privacy, featuring integrated hubs compatible with Matter and Zigbee, aiming to redefine intelligent, user-controlled home automation. UGREEN has entered the smart home market with HomeAgent, a new AIoT…
MikroTik releases patches for six flaws in RouterOS following active exploitation of vulnerabilities that allow attackers to seize control of routers via SSH, prompting urgent security advisories and increased threat awareness. MikroTik has issued patches for six flaws in RouterOS,…
Connected homes are evolving beyond convenience to become intelligent energy ecosystems, integrating automation, solar power, and storage to optimise demand and increase independence, signalling a disruptive shift in household energy management. Smart homes are moving beyond convenience features and into…
Experts warn that the success of a smart home depends on a solid foundation, prioritising stable networking, local control, and thoughtful design over complexity and convenience, to avoid common pitfalls and ensure enduring functionality. Most smart homes do not fail…
