Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
A new botnet, Evooo1Bot, leverages decades-old router flaws to hijack devices, transforming them into proxy relays and tools for traffic sniffing, posing a growing threat to both households and enterprises. FortiGuard Labs says a new botnet known as Evooo1Bot is…
Amazon’s latest sale features extensive discounts across consumer tech, highlighting high-end Apple accessories, advanced robot vacuums, streaming devices, and portable hardware, appealing to both luxury and budget-conscious buyers. Amazon’s latest promotion rounds up a broad spread of consumer tech and…
A limited-time deal from Amazon presents a budget-friendly bundle of Blink’s outdoor camera and 2K+ video doorbell, making home front-door security affordable for households seeking simple coverage before autumn. This Amazon deal pairs a Blink Outdoor 4 camera with the…
Many home routers remain exposed to cyber threats due to weak default settings. Experts from the German Federal Office for Information Security advise simple configuration changes to bolster protection against recent hacking incidents and emerging cyber risks. Routers sit at…
The smart speaker industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by enhanced AI, software integration, and industry expansion into business settings, with privacy concerns remaining a key challenge. Smart speakers have moved from novelty gadgets to central controls for the connected…
An enthusiast revisits home automation using a mini PC, local Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, and AI-driven automations to create a resilient, efficient smart home system focused on practicality and stability. A move to a smaller house, an idle mini PC…
Many modern smart TVs feature built-in microphones that can be accidentally activated, raising privacy concerns. This guide explains how to turn off these microphones through hardware switches or software settings across various models, including Sony’s, providing users with greater control…
Apple is set to accelerate its entry into the smart home market with refreshed devices and a new central hub, signalling a strategic shift towards hardware competition and intelligent household management. Apple is preparing a wider push into the smart…
US-based Matic Robots has rolled out a software update enabling voice and gesture commands on its robot vacuum cleaners, offering a more flexible and privacy-conscious way for users to trigger cleaning functions, with plans to enhance on-device processing and expand…
Samsung and LG Electronics are pioneering the integration of appliances and smart systems into factory-built modular homes, signalling a disruptive shift in the housing market driven by off-site construction and connected technologies. Large home appliance makers are moving into modular…
Blink’s range of smart home security devices is now available at their lowest prices ever on Amazon, with discounts on cameras, doorbells, and kits designed for indoor and outdoor coverage, offering budget-friendly options for comprehensive security. Blink’s line-up of home…
Apple prepares for one of its most ambitious autumn product launches in years, featuring a foldable iPhone Ultra, upgraded Apple Watch models, and new home devices, signalling a significant shift in its hardware strategy. Apple is preparing what could be…
