Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
As the home security market diversifies, experts emphasise the importance of customised systems and proper installation over high-end specifications. Protecting your home effectively depends on selecting the right architecture and considering future upgrades, rather than just chasing the latest features…
OpenAI is developing a high-end, battery-powered smart speaker expected to cost over $300, designed as a potential smartphone alternative with advanced AI capabilities and influenced by Jony Ive’s design ethos, despite legal disputes with Apple and commercial uncertainties. OpenAI is…
Advancements in smart home technology have made devices faster and more reliable, yet questions remain whether they truly improve daily life or simply add unnecessary complexity and cost, especially as interoperability efforts like Matter and Thread attempt to address longstanding…
As Meta’s smart glasses transition from niche gadgets to mainstream accessories, privacy advocates voice growing fears over covert recording, legal challenges, and the potential for widespread surveillance in public and private spaces. Meta’s smart glasses are moving from niche gadget…
Security researchers reveal widespread vulnerabilities in affordable children’s GPS watches and trackers, risking location privacy and enabling unauthorised access beyond initial safety concerns. A cheap GPS watch or tracker for a child may look like a practical compromise, but security…
As the US tightens restrictions on Chinese-connected robot vacuums citing security concerns, Europe emerges as a prime market for brands looking to expand, potentially reshaping global competition in smart home devices. Europe could emerge as the main beneficiary of Washington’s…
OpenAI is developing a unique, screenless home device with a doughnut shape, set to rival Amazon and Google, and potentially challenge the smartphone era, with a launch expected in 2027. OpenAI is preparing a screenless home device with a distinctive…
OpenAI’s first consumer device, a premium, voice-centred AI companion developed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, is now expected to launch in 2027, highlighting its shift towards a new category of personal computing amid privacy and market challenges. OpenAI’s first consumer…
HomeTherma has entered beta to address the persistent issue of lost system history among heat pump owners by providing a long-term digital record platform that tracks system performance, maintenance, and property data, helping homeowners manage and understand their energy systems…
A rising number of concealed cameras disguised as smoke detectors now offer advanced features like 4K recording and live streaming, prompting privacy debates amid widespread adoption for discreet video monitoring. A deal listed by eDealinfo is drawing attention to a…
A major security review at DEF CON 34 reveals significant vulnerabilities in Meari Technology’s cloud-based platform, risking the privacy of millions of connected cameras and baby monitors globally and raising questions about accountability in the white-label IoT market. A major…
New applications of ESP32 boards demonstrate how beginners and experts alike can leverage built-in wireless radios for versatile, sensor-free home automation projects, from Wi-Fi scanners to Zigbee routing. ESP32 boards can do more than power ambitious home automation builds. For…
