Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
From room presence sensors to local voice control, inexpensive ESP32 boards can replace some subscription-based gadgets , though more demanding projects need careful setup and the right hardware. ESP32 boards have become a favourite platform for home tinkerers because they…
A university hackathon decrypted an LG television’s ACR messages, finding address and location fields alongside audio fingerprints, while tests on Vizio and Hisense sets raised separate privacy concerns. A Northeastern University hackathon has exposed how much data a smart television…
Genians found 96% of PHP-running devices on internal networks were vulnerable, with outdated software and poorly monitored appliances leaving organisations exposed to attacks and lateral movement. The risk from the newly disclosed PHP2Shell flaw may be greater inside corporate networks…
The broad rollout improves voice commands, Matter controls and streaming, while addressing connectivity and audio problems across Google’s smart-home hardware. Google’s latest Home and Gemini update is broader than a routine assistant patch. According to Google’s release notes, the rollout…
Bitdefender telemetry from 10.4 million home routers found televisions and smart plugs accounted for almost half of observed IoT vulnerabilities, while billions of automated scans probed household networks. Smart televisions and connected plugs emerged as two of the most exposed…
A Brinks Home survey finds that most older users feel confident managing their security systems alone, but many want simpler technology and professional support. Older adults who use smart home security systems are far more self-reliant than the stereotype suggests.…
Robotics firms are shifting from spectacular demonstrations to the harder task of making machines safe, dextrous and adaptable enough for everyday household chores. At a robotics exhibition in Beijing this summer, the most revealing demonstrations were not the crowd-pleasing races…
Amazon has begun inviting Japanese customers to try Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade that can remember context, manage household tasks and connect conversations across Echo devices, apps and browsers. Amazon Japan has opened early access to Alexa+, its generative AI version…
Ecobee’s opt-in Home Summary brings heating, cooling, energy, weather and security information into a single daily view, with new AI tools for selected Smart Security subscribers. ecobee has begun rolling out an opt-in AI feature called Home Summary, adding a…
Security researchers are urging Plex users to patch urgently after identifying thousands of internet-facing servers that could be hijacked to install malware or infiltrate home and small-office networks. South African households running Plex media servers are being urged to patch…
Businesses must now comply fully with Italy’s guidance on email tracking pixels, including clearer consent, easier withdrawal and safeguards for data shared with third-party providers. Italy’s data protection authority has reached the end of the six-month adjustment period it granted…
Amazon has unveiled five Alexa devices, adding on-device AI, visual search, sleep sensing and household automation features as it seeks to make the assistant a more persistent presence at home. Amazon has expanded its Alexa hardware line with five new…
