Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
OpenAI is developing a small, AI-powered smart speaker with advanced sensors, personalised AI models, and a sleek design created in collaboration with Jony Ive, expected to arrive in 2027, signalling a new direction in home AI devices. OpenAI is preparing…
From concealed robot vacuum docks to projection-based control panels and interactive board game setups, these playful automations aim to enhance the style and fun of smart homes rather than their practicality. Some Home Assistant projects solve a real household problem.…
Trane Technologies introduces a new generation of 24V smart thermostats designed for broad compatibility, easy installation, and enhanced performance, marking a significant upgrade for connected home heating and cooling systems. Trane Technologies has unveiled a new generation of 24V smart…
Detroit partners with Amazon and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging to give 1,000 older residents free Ring security devices, aiming to enhance safety and combat social isolation among seniors living alone. Detroit is set to roll out a new…
Despite the popularity of smart home devices, experts highlight that inconsistent installation and usage routines prevent households from achieving meaningful energy savings, with coordinated automation and behavioural discipline being key to success. Smart homes are often sold as a route…
OpenAI is developing a screenless, portable smart speaker featuring AI-driven conversation and physical movement, signalling a shift towards more natural, screen-free human-AI interaction. OpenAI is preparing its first dedicated hardware device, a screenless smart speaker that could mark the start…
OpenAI is developing a premium, display-free smart speaker designed by Jony Ive, signalling its move beyond software into dedicated hardware. Expected to feature ChatGPT voice integration, facial recognition, and a unique circular design, the device aims for a 2027 release…
OpenAI is close to launching a premium, screenless smart speaker resembling a puck, featuring lifelike movements and personalised AI interactions, signalling a significant push into consumer hardware set for 2027. OpenAI is edging closer to a consumer hardware launch that…
OpenAI is developing an advanced smart speaker with AI capabilities designed to serve as a central home assistant, but privacy and trust issues threaten to delay its launch beyond 2026. OpenAI is preparing to enter consumer hardware with a new…
Pre-departure home security measures, from physical locks to smart devices, are essential for safeguarding properties during summer trips, with layered strategies offering increased protection against opportunistic burglars. Before any summer trip, the most effective home security step is often the…
During its Jakarta preview, Xiaomi unveiled its 2026 TV line designed not just as screens but as central hubs for seamless home automation, entertainment, and productivity, showcasing their vision for an integrated smart household. Xiaomi used a preview event for…
OpenAI is developing a groundbreaking, portable, screenless smart speaker featuring advanced sensors, mechanical elements, and personalised AI interactions, expected to launch by 2027 amid high pricing ambitions. OpenAI is preparing its first consumer hardware product as a portable, screenless smart…
