Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Amazon unveils its end-to-end silicon strategy, introducing custom chips aims to boost AI performance, privacy, and resilience in its Echo and Fire TV devices, disrupting the connected home landscape. Amazon is tightening its grip on the technology that powers its…
Abode has launched two new sensors designed to secure garages, gates, and detached structures, enhancing smart home security and compatibility with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Abode has widened its smart home security range with two new sensors aimed…
Arlo launches two €99 Wi-Fi security camera kits, with the decision-making factor shifting from features to battery longevity, offering choices between longer endurance and broader coverage for home security. Arlo is selling two Wi-Fi security camera kits on Amazon at…
HTCMania’s expansive forum highlights the diversity and depth of Spain’s mobile tech scene, blending new releases with legacy support across an array of brands and gadgets. HTCMania’s forum thread reads less like a single post than a map of the…
Delta Children introduces its most ambitious product line in nearly 60 years, blending durable, eco-friendly furniture with innovative connected nursery devices designed for safety and longevity, without recurring subscription costs. Delta Children has unveiled what it describes as its most…
Yandex unveils a comprehensive smart home platform centred on its Alice voice assistant, integrating devices from lighting to security to create a more responsive living environment with new automation capabilities. Yandex has spent several years building a smart home platform…
Google’s latest Home Speaker doubles as a gateway to its new Gemini AI platform, with advanced conversational features behind a paywall, transforming the smart speaker into a hub for paid AI-powered home automation. Google’s new Home Speaker is not just…
Repurposing old tablets as dedicated smart-home control panels can enhance home automation, reduce waste, and provide customisable interfaces, especially for users already invested in platforms like Home Assistant. An old tablet gathering dust in a drawer can do more than…
Emerging evidence highlights the substantial impact of visible security cameras in preventing burglaries, with burglars actively seeking warning signs before selecting targets. Recent studies reveal that obvious surveillance can be a powerful deterrent in residential security. A growing body of…
A shift towards cost-effective, flexible smart sensors like Aqara’s devices is redefining home safety, with water leak detection surpassing fire alarms in home insurance claims and offering seamless integration across ecosystems. Water leaks may be more common than fires in…
A cybersecurity firm has uncovered a hidden backdoor in more than 20 models of Chinese-made wireless routers, intensifying Western scrutiny over the security of network devices from Chinese manufacturers and highlighting potential risks to global networks. A cybersecurity firm has…
NordPass warns that forgotten logins and shared accounts can pose security risks long after separation, urging individuals to secure their online lives by revoking access and changing passwords after a breakup. A separation can leave more than shared furniture and…
