Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Switching from traditional port forwarding to mesh VPNs like Tailscale offers a more secure, private way to access home servers remotely, mitigating the risks of exposing services to the internet. Running a home server is meant to make media, files…
Samsung unveils an integrated ‘AI-Connected Living’ range at CES 2026, with smarter, more context-aware appliances that perform household chores autonomously, signalling a significant shift in home automation technology. Home automation is moving into a more ambitious phase in 2026, as…
French startup Securpost unveils a connected letterbox sensor capable of recognising mail and parcels, offering real-time alerts via AI-powered detection and long-range wireless connectivity, with plans for commercial launch in September. Securpost is preparing to bring a connected letterbox sensor…
A user demonstrates how NFC tags, combined with Samsung’s automation tools, can streamline daily routines, from waking up and working to cooking and winding down, transforming smartphones into more disciplined, less distracting devices. NFC remains one of the least celebrated…
OpenAI, in collaboration with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, is developing a novel, screenless AI device designed to blend into the home environment, signalling a shift towards more ambient and proactive AI companions. The device features a rounded, puck-like design and…
New insights reveal that Amazon Echo devices continue to listen for wake words even when disconnected from Wi-Fi, though most functionalities are disabled without internet access, prompting privacy and usage considerations. An Amazon Echo does not become inert the moment…
Leaked screenshots suggest Xiaomi is revamping HyperOS 4 with a translucent, glass-like interface featuring Light Field UI technology, marking a significant visual and functional upgrade aimed at delivering a more premium and responsive user experience. Xiaomi is preparing a major…
Smart Eco Home Systems, a Cyprus-based start-up, is developing AI-powered home technology designed to operate independently of internet connectivity, aiming for global export and enhanced data privacy. Smart Eco Home Systems, a Cyprus-based start-up founded by electrical and electronics engineer…
Google is set to retire Google Assistant on Android phones and tablets from September 4, replacing it with the AI-powered Gemini, signalling a major shift in its voice assistant strategy amid user concerns and device compatibility issues. Google is preparing…
OpenAI is developing a compact, screenless smart speaker with expressive physical features and advanced environmental sensing, aimed at transforming home AI interaction by 2027, in collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive. OpenAI is preparing a screenless smart speaker with…
Google rolls out Thread 1.4 support to Nest Hub and Nest Wifi Pro, streamlining Matter-based networks for more reliable and easier-to-manage smart homes, signalling a major step in interoperability and stability. Google has started rolling out Thread 1.4 support to…
Research reveals that Zbtlink routers contain a built-in backdoor allowing root access, prompting calls for device replacement and stricter network controls amid growing router security concerns. A Chinese networking company has been accused of shipping routers with a built-in backdoor…
