Vizio updates even 3-year-old SmartCast TVs with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
Vizio joins LG in updating its smart TVs with Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies. Unlike LG, Vizio is adding these features to a huge range of models, some of which date back as far as 2016. The features are contained with SmartCast 3.0 which starts rolling out to eligible TVs today.
The best robot vacuums under $200
When purchasing a robot vacuum, one of the biggest deterrents is too high a price. We’ve listed our picks for the best robot vacuums you can buy for under $200.
On Apple’s big WWDC day, why was new smart home tech MIA?
Despite all the news out of Apple's WWDC, smart home tech seemed to get short shrift. Plus: Qualcomm turns their 845 chip up to 850 for laptop duties, and ASUS may be showing the way forward for the lowly touch pad.
How Savant makes a complex smart home run like a Swiss watch
Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri may be able to talk to a bunch of different devices, but so far they aren't proven to be as good at making multiple devices work together in concert. In order to fully automate a home, it helps to enlist home automation services from a company like Savant.
Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch review
You don’t have to have a professional install smart switches to make your lighting smart. Instead, try the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch. It helps you take control of your home lighting through an easy-to-use app, though it has no shortage of competitors.
We took a dumb home and made it smart. Here’s where we started
Watch as Digital Trends, Control4, and Technology Design Associates transform a technologically outdated home into a smart home marvel.
Hey Siri, lock my door! How the ‘August’ secured my smart apartment
Cars have keyless entry, but do you want your home to as well? We check out smart locks for the Digital Trends smart apartment.
In 100 years, humans may live in underwater spheres and subterranean skyscrapers
The SmartThings Future Living Report predicts how homes will look in 100 years. Perhaps most striking is where they'll be: underwater and underground.
AT&T is transforming how you connect your car with your smarthome
AT&T aims to make its technology the backbone of the emerging Internet of Things world.
In Portland, Iotas’ pre-wired smart apartments let you rent the high-tech life (Update)
Early adopters are young, and young people don’t own homes. But in Portland, Oregon, a technology startup called Iotas is reaching them where they live with smart apartments.
Cocoon puts an ear to the ground, uses ‘infrasound’ to detect home intruders
Through a clever application of the same technology used for earthquake detection, Cocoon can detect intruders in your house through walls and closed doors.
How to fix the Nanoleaf unreachable error
If your Nanoleaf product is showing up as "unreachable," you'll be glad to know there are several ways to fix the issue. Here's a look at what you need to do.
The future of Matter in 2023
Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?
Nanoleaf opens preorders for its first-ever Matter smart lights
The Nanoleaf Essentials lineup is now available for preorder, offering full support for Matter and making it easy to light up your home.
How to connect Matter devices to Amazon Alexa
Connecting Matter devices to Amazon Alexa is a simple process, but there are a few requirements to be aware of. Here's everything you need to know.
Astronomers create epic map of more than 1 billion galaxies
A data release from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Legacy Imaging Survey shared the results from six years of scanning almost half of the sky.
How to add a Matter-enabled device to Google Home
Adding a Matter-enabled device to Google Home is a simple process, and it should only take a few minutes from start to finish. Here's how it works.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 will bring 5G to your next smartwatch
Qualcomm is delivering 5G to a whole new class of mobile devices with the Snapdragon X35, a new chip that bridges the gap between smartphones and IoT devices
Samsung SmartThings gets Matter support on iOS
Samsung has finally brought Matter support to SmartThings on iOS, so long as both the app and iOS are running the latest software.
8 things you didn’t know smart lights could do
Sure, smart lights can be turned on/off with an app, but what else? In this piece, we explore eight lesser-known functions of most major smart light systems.
GE Lighting shows off flashy new smart lights at CES 2023
GE Lighting revealed several new products during CES 2023, along with new integration with Schlage smart locks and an update on when Matter support will arrive.
What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs
Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
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.
Philips Hue starter kits just got discounts for Black Friday
Inject color into your home through the Philips Hue smart light bulb system. Enjoy savings when purchasing starter kits from Best Buy's Black Friday deals.
Best smart lights for Apple HomeKit
You're all-in with Apple, and you want the best smart lights available. Here are our top picks for HomeKit-compatible smart lights.
MediaTek’s T800 chipset will bring ultrafast 5G to more devices than ever
MediaTek's T800 promises incredible 5G speeds at a fraction of the size and power, opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities for 5G connectivity.
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.
Spooky cobwebbed Hubble image helps investigate dark matter
With Halloween coming up, the Hubble Space Telescope team is celebrating by releasing a new Hubble image showing the dark cobwebs of galaxy cluster Abell 611.
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.
Is it worth waiting for Matter to buy new smart products?
Matter is on the way, and it promises a faster, more seamless smart home. Is it worth holding out until it's live before buying your next smart light?
Forget Philips Hue: this smart LED strip is a fraction of the price
If you're ready to make the switch to smart home lighting, this deal on LED light strips is a can't-miss.
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.
This startup claims to have unlocked the secret to speedy CPUs
A startup has just introduced the idea that could unlock the future of chips -- replacing electrical wiring with photonics. Here's what we know about it.
The System Shock remake stays true to its ’90s roots
1994 classic System Shock is returning with a faithful remake, and we went hands-on with it at Gamescom.
Gungrave G.O.R.E. is a bloody delightful PS2 era throwback
If you’re craving an over-the-top action game featuring buckets of blood, Gungrave G.O.R.E. might just be your jam.
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.