Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
A five-minute nightly check of doors, windows, and security systems can significantly reduce the risk of home burglaries, suggesting that most crimes are opportunistic rather than sophisticated. Security lapses are often less dramatic than people imagine. In Spencer Coursen’s book,…
Experts highlight how combining multiple light sources at various heights enhances warmth, practicality, and visual appeal, with smart controls making adjustments effortless for homeowners. A single ceiling fitting may be the easiest way to light a room, but it is…
Leaked app visuals suggest that Samsung’s home assistant robot Ballie is still a work in progress, with new interfaces indicating potential features such as mobile security and environmental mapping, despite previous delays and absences from CES 2026. Samsung’s Ballie robot…
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…
