Doorbell camera captures much more than just a house visitor
While most Alaskans slept early on Wednesday, a number of doorbell cameras captured a natural phenomenon that would otherwise have gone largely unnoticed.
Amazon brings Matter support to 17 Echo devices
Matter is now available on a long list of Amazon products, including 17 Echo devices, plus smart plugs, lightbulbs, and more.
Google rolls out Matter support for Nest and Android
Matter is now available on Nest and Android devices, with the update going live automatically on supported devices. Google is planning further updates for 2023.
Ikea and Sonos collaborate on new Symfonisk floor lamp speaker
Ikea and Sonos continue their collaboration, adding the Symfonisk floor lamp to their popular lineup of affordable Sonos-capable Wi-Fi speakers.
Hey Siri, let me just say Siri
Apple is reportedly working on a change to the wake phrase for Siri, the digital assistant that works with most of its devices.
Matter Launch Day Event brought big news about future updates, compatible products
The Matter Launch Event gave us a closer look at which products are implementing the technology, when they'll be available, and what to expect in the future.
Google Home’s web preview is live — and it’s missing most features
The new web preview for cameras that work with Google Home is now live, but don't get rid of that bookmark to Nest just yet.
Ecovacs launching robotic lawnmower, commercial floor-cleaning robots in 2023
Ecovacs has announced the Goat G1 and Deebot Pro for 2023. The former is a robotic lawnmower, while the latter is a commercial floor-cleaning robot.
Samsung and Google partnership finds a shared home for SmartThings
Samsung and Google have joined hands to ease the cross-ecosystem device onboarding process between SmartThings and Home, thanks to Matter's multi-admin feature.
Roku gets into the smart home business with Wyze and Walmart
Roku has teamed up with smart home device manufacturer Wyze for a line of cameras and lights — and we've got full pricing and details.
Govee unveils new outdoor lights in time for spooky season
Looking to get your home ready for Haloween? Govee has a new batch of smart lights that can live on your house year-round.
Matter smart home standard is officially available
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.0, which should result in a slew of smart home gadgets that can finally communicate across ecosystems.
The Google Home app finally has the big redesign you’ve been waiting for
The Google Home app has been in a rough place for years, but this new update aims to completely fix things.
The new Nest Doorbell has an hour of onboard video storage
The new Nest Doorbell is a hardwired option with a lot of new features that make it a worthwhile upgrade from the previous model.
The Eufy Edge Security System offers better recognition chops and solar-powered cameras
The Eufy Edge Security System includes the new HomeBase 3, which features improved recognition skills and the eufyCam 3 with built-in solar charging.
Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children
An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.
Amazon Astro gets new pet- and security-focused features
Amazon announced today new features for its Astro robot, including pet detection, Ring Virtual Security Guard support, more robust AI, and a new SDK.
New Ring cams get radar, fresh design, and now they can dispatch Amazon Astro’s robot
Ring has announced new products including the new radar focused Spotlight Cam Pro, Spotlight Cam Plus, Panic Alarm Button (2nd Gen), and Virtual Security Guard.
Blink gets a wired floodlight camera and a pan-and-tilt mount
Amazon revealed both the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt Mount during its September event. Here's a closer look at the two new products.
New Amazon Echos bring ‘dot displays’ and mesh networking, plus models for kids and cars
At Amazon's Devices & Services event, the company launched four new products including an upgraded Echo Dot and Echo Auto.
Amazon’s Halo Rise is an alarm clock, sleep tracker, and wake-up light in one
The Halo Rise is a privacy-focused bedside sleep tracker, wake-up light, and alarm, all rolled into one package.
Oral-B’s iO4 and iO5, the latest in the smart toothbrush lineup, are finally available
Oral-B has finally released their latest smart toothbrushes the iO4 and the iO5.
The j7+ is iRobot’s first two-in-one vacuum and mop combo
iRobot has revealed the Roomba Combo j7+, a premium robot vacuum featuring a retractable mop that allows it to both mop and vacuum without input from the user.
Yale Assure Lock 2 offers a slimmer design and tons of functionality
The Assure Lock 2 is the latest smart lock lineup from Yale, offering a slim design along with a smartphone app that offers heaps of functionality.
Keurig’s new SMART brewers offer a mind-blowing amount of coffee drinks
Keurig has added two new models to its product lineup, as well as an app with more than 70 coffee recipes.
The new Ring Intercom lets you buzz folks into your building from afar
Ring announces its new Intercom smart product to bring premium features to existing apartment intercom systems.
TP Link launches budget-friendly smart light strips
TP-Link has announced four new smart light products, three of which are LED strips and one that's a multicolored smart bulb. Here's a closer look at all four.
Panasonic’s new Automatic Bread Maker targets gluten-free bakers
Panasonic's newest bread maker features a whole lot of smarts and settings that even gluten-free bakers will covet. See what else it has to offer.
Fluid One gives you point-and-click control of your smart home, from your smartphone
The new Fluid One smart home system aims to give you control of your smart home by pointing your phone at a device, gestures, or location.
Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Amazon has announced that it intends to purchase iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, for $1.7 billion.
Govee smart lights now play nice with Razer Chroma
Govee's Glide Hexa Light Panels, Glide Wall Lights, Neon Rope Lights, and LED Strip Lights are now all plugged into the Razer Chroma RGB experience.
Washing machines take a beating for Guinness World Record
Washing machines are usually used for cleaning clothes, but a number of them recently found themselves being hurled through the air for a Guinness World Record.
Amazon feature has Alexa speaking in voice of late relative
Whether you find it creepy or comforting depends on your disposition, but Amazon has found a way to get Alexa to speak in the voice of a deceased relative.