FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost
UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Philips Hue adds support for cameras and sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Camera and Hue Secure Contact Sensors will arrive later this year and will be compatible with an updated smartphone app.
Leviton’s new outdoor smart plug is the first with Matter support
The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch is the first outdoor smart plug to support Matter. It also boasts a ton of other cool features.
How to set up Apple TV as a HomeKit hub
Apple TV makes a great HomeKit hub. Here's how to get it working with your smart home in just a few minutes.
6 things you didn’t know Apple Homekit could do
HomeKit is capable of a lot more than you might have thought? Here are six underutilized features.
The best HomeKit smart blinds of 2023
The best HomeKit smart blinds offer full support for Apple's smart home platform, while also coming in a variety of styles. Here's a look at our favorites.
How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini
Keeping your HomePod or HomePod mini updated is the best way to ensure it performs as expected. Here's how to manually update your smart speakers.
How to add a device to HomeKit
If you want to use Apple HomeKit to control a compatible smart home gadget, you'll first need to add it to to the platform. Here's what you need to know.
See the incredible first images taken by the dark matter-hunting Euclid telescope
The recently-launched Euclid space telescope just took some of its first images, giving a taste of what is to come from this dark matter investigation tool.
HomePod mini vs. Apple TV 4K: Which is the better HomeKit hub?
The Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are designed for two very different purposes, but they both serve as HomeKit hubs. Here's a look at which is best.
ASRock X10 IoT Router Review
In our ASRock X10 IoT Router Review we meet one of the first devices to converge home networking and smart home control. A great concept, but can it deliver?
Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit: which is the best smart home platform?
Google Home and Apple HomeKit are two of the most popular smart home platforms in 2023. But which is best for you? Here's a closer look at both to help decide.
Researchers want to use gravitational waves to learn about dark matter
A team of astronomers has come up with a method for using gravitational waves to study the mysterious phenomenon of dark matter.
How to set up your smart home for beginners
Are you ready to give your home a smart makeover? Here's a guide to how to get started with smart devices, what a smart home needs, and what to buy next.
Your next Mac monitor could have this genius new feature
Apple has been working on a slate of secret Mac monitors, according to a new leak, and one of them could be a clever addition to Apple’s product lineup.
Euclid mission launches to probe the mysteries of dark matter
The European Space Agency has successfully launch its Euclid space telescope to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
How to watch the Euclid dark matter telescope launch this Saturday
Astronomers are getting a new instrument to probe the mysteries of dark matter with the launch of the Euclid telescope this Saturday. Here's how to watch.
Are smart lights bulbs worth it?
Smart light bulbs give you several ways to control their performance or alter their appearance. But are they worth the inflated price tag?
How to connect smart home gadgets to your Amazon Alexa device
Here's a look at how to connect your smart home devices to Alexa, along with tips on how to easily control them with your voice or smartphone app.
Bitdefender Box review
The team behind the BitDefender Box has made some big promises about the future of Internet security, but living up to them is another matter entirely. Let’s see if the antivirus company can deliver.
Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi review
Collaboration with Plume ensures Samsung SmartThings Wi-Fi is quicker than its predecessor, but a lack of wired connectivity and fragmented controls means it’s not for everyone. Find out more in our review.
Ecovacs Deebot 960 Review: Wasted potential
We have loved many of the other smart robot vacuums that Ecovacs has come out with. A couple have even made our best robot vacuum of the year list. So I was pretty excited to try out the Deebot 960. It comes with advanced AI and it even mops. After trying it out, I was sorely disappointed.
Aqara launches U100 smart lock with full Apple HomeKit support
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door.
Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon with new LED Strip Light
The Govee LED Strip Light M1 is the first product from the company to offer full Matter support, and more Matter-enabled products are expected to arrive soon.
The new Google Home app officially launches on May 11
The long-awaited update is making it easier than ever to control your smart devices with the Google Home app.
5 TV shows to watch if you like The Mandalorian
What are you going to watch if there are no new episodes of The Mandalorian? Here are five TV shows that may fill that Mandalorian-sized hole in your TV time.
This high-tech hillside home brings the outdoors inside
In episode 5 of Genius Home, our hosts Ariana Escalante and Caleb Denison take us on a tour of a hillside hangout that's stuffed with subtle tech touches
This Malibu mansion is a perfect mix of tech and tranquility
In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts tour a villa that sneakily hides its smart home tech to create a wonderfully calm and meditative space
Inside a modern mansion full of art, automation, and open air
In this episode of Home Genius, our hosts tour an art-packed party pad that's designed to handle common household chores autonomously.
Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa
In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
4 reasons to look forward to Apple HomeKit and Matter collaboration
Matter represents a major joining of hands across the smart-home landscape, but what does that mean for the future of Apple HomeKit? Here's what we think.
Siri’s coming to third-party devices with latest HomeKit update
Apple's HomeKit smart home platform is focused on the HomePod and Siri compatibility, pushing the company to a better standing in the smart home market.
Philips Hue smart light app revamped, adds geofencing capabilities
A rework of the Philips Hue app adds new features for Hue lighting, including the ability to add geofencing capabilities to lights to avoid scheduling problems.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired vs. Nest Hello: Which is better?
Shopping for a video doorbell? Ring Video Doorbell Wired and Nest Hello are two of the most popular wired options. Here's how they stack up.
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
How do you improve on the capabilities of regular backpacks? Researchers in China have found two key ways.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G
MediaTek has announced the M80 modem, its first to integrate both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G technologies, ready for use in smartphones later this year.
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
How do you make a prosthesis feel more comfortable for the people who need to use them day in, day out? This tech could help.