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, battery-powered smart speaker with a unique ring-like design, sensors, and a premium price point, signalling a bold push into consumer hardware set to debut in 2027. OpenAI’s first consumer hardware product is shaping up as…
Amazon has begun early access to its Alexa+ generative AI in Australia, offering a more conversational and locally tailored voice assistant as part of its global rollout plan. Amazon has started taking Alexa+ to Australia, extending the generative AI upgrade…
Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is developing a distinctive, screenless smart speaker resembling a hockey puck, aimed at creating a responsive AI device that adapts to users’ environments, potentially challenging traditional smartphones. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has added fresh detail to…
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch a high-end, screenless AI speaker priced between $300 and $400, featuring a lifelike, puck-shaped design and multi-position versatility, marking a strategic move into hardware and aiming to compete with Amazon and Google in the…
Google plans to phase out Google Assistant in favour of its AI-powered Gemini across Android smartphones, tablets, and Wear OS watches by September 2026, prompting concerns over a challenging migration process and user experience impact. Google will begin withdrawing Google…
Google has rolled out an update to Google Home, improving compatibility and controls for third-party security cameras from brands like Eufy, Tapo, Wyze, Reolink and Nanit, making smart security setups more dependable. Google has begun rolling out an update to…
The Federal Communications Commission is limiting new approvals for foreign-made autonomous gadgets, notably from Chinese manufacturers, citing security and supply-chain risks, affecting future imports of robot vacuums and robotic lawn mowers. The Federal Communications Commission is tightening access to some…
OpenAI is developing a compact, screen-free smart speaker designed by Jony Ive, blending portability and advanced AI capabilities, potentially disrupting traditional home device markets ahead of its 2027 launch. OpenAI is preparing a small, screen-free smart speaker that could become…
A newly revealed vulnerability in Zbtlink routers highlights persistent security flaws in inexpensive networking hardware, raising concerns amid broader regulatory efforts and global threats. A newly disclosed flaw in routers made by Zbtlink has raised fresh questions about the security…
With the approach of cooler weather and the start of the school year, August is highlighted as an ideal period for homeowners to upgrade to smart thermostats that optimise energy use and enhance home control, according to industry experts and…
Google upgrades its Gemini voice assistant on Home devices with a new Storytime feature that enables families to craft custom, interactive stories, alongside broader language support and smarter smart-home functionalities. Google is adding a more playful side to Gemini for…
A cybersecurity firm has identified a covert remote-control feature in multiple models of Zbtlink routers, prompting questions over security practices amid a wider scrutiny of Chinese networking hardware. A cybersecurity firm says it has uncovered a hidden remote-access function in…
