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Shelly's radar sensor tracks 10 people without cameras
Shelly's new Presence Gen4 uses radar instead of cameras to detect multiple people moving through spaces and trigger smart home automations.
The Verge · 1m
Apple HomeView Smart Display Launch
Apple's $299 HomeView smart display could control your home but raises privacy concerns.
Fox News · 2m
Apple's HomeView: simplicity over features
Apple's first smart display prioritizes ease of use for families over advanced automation, and that might be exactly what the smart home needs.
The Verge · 3m
Check Smart Home Access From Previous Owners
New homeowners can still have previous owners' access to smart home devices.
Family Handyman · 1m
Apple's Ives: Siri AI Could Boost Services Revenue
Apple's Siri AI integration may drive 15%+ of services revenue through smart home products.
Pymnts · 1m
Apple HomeView: Family Smart Home Device
Apple's new £299 HomeView smart home device offers personalized interfaces for up to six family members but lacks Ring integration.
Dailymail · 1m
Apple Preorders HomeView, TV 4K, and HomePod Mini 2
Apple's new smart home hub HomeView and refreshes now available for preorder.
PCMAG · 1m
Apple Home Collection Launches
Apple's smart home products start at $39.95 with December 2026 release.
Mashable · 1m
Apple Smart Home Event Details
Apple reveals HomeView Hub, HomePod Mini, and Apple TV at Oct 13 NYC event.
PCMAG · 1m
The hottest tech gifts people actually want
WIRED's guide to the best tech gifts for 2026, from wearables to smart home devices.
WIRED · 2m
Apple's HomeView aims for smart home breakthrough
Apple will announce HomeView, a Siri-powered smart home hub with a display, marking its most serious push into the smart home market after previous failures.
TechCrunch · 1m
Apple Unveils Smart Home Ecosystem
Apple launches HomeView hub to revive smart home market after decade-long struggle.
Mashable · 1m
Amazon Launches Alexa Tablets for Consumers
Amazon introduces new tablets with built-in Alexa+ for smarter interactions.
Pymnts · 1m
Apple's smart home comeback starts October 13
Apple is reportedly launching its first smart display and updating existing devices to run an improved Siri AI at its Welcome home event next week.
Engadget · 1m
LG Smart Tech for Family Homes
LG AI appliances help parents manage household tasks without stress.
MadeForMums · 1m
Apple to unveil HomePad smart display on October 13
Apple will show off new smart home devices including its long-awaited HomePad smart display at an event in New York next week.
Engadget · 1m
Apple's Welcome Home Event
Apple's October 13 launch event reveals new home tech features.
TechRadar · 1m
Alexa Plus runs my home, but not my life
After a year testing Amazon's AI assistant, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy finds it excellent at smart home control but unreliable as a personal assistant, and plagued by aggressive ads.
The Verge · 4m
Amazon teases Alexa devices and Neo design language
Panos Panay hints at more Alexa-branded hardware and a new interface framework to connect Amazon's growing ecosystem.
Engadget · 2m
Noom Ad Highlights GLP-1 Weight Rebound Fears
Noom's dystopian ad warns GLP-1 users about weight rebound risks after stopping medication.
Adweek · 1m
How to pick a home security camera
A decade of testing over 100 models reveals which brands deliver and which to avoid.
WIRED · 4m
Smart home graveyard is getting crowded
June Oven's shutdown joins a growing list of connected devices killed by their makers, leaving users with expensive paperweights.
The Verge · 4m
Apple's AI cameras cost three times more for less
Apple Intelligence for Home finally brings smart descriptions to HomeKit cameras, but at a steep price and with less detail than Ring or Google.
The Verge · 5m · 5 views
Best Wi-Fi Mesh Systems for 2026
PCMag tests top Wi-Fi mesh systems for 2026.
PCMAG · 2m
Apple Unveils 2026 Home Hub
Apple's new smart home hub arrives next month with facial recognition and Siri AI.
PCMAG · 1m
The Best Smart Thermostats We've Tested for 2026
PCMag tests top smart thermostats for 2026: Ecobee Premium leads with AI, air quality, and security features.
PCMAG · 2m
Philips Hue Bridge Pro gets price hike and software boost
The smart home hub just became more expensive globally, but a new update adds features to justify the cost.
TechRadar · 1m
Petivity's smart cat feeder uses AI to track what each cat eats
A new feeder from Purina uses facial recognition to monitor individual cats' eating habits, perfect for multi-cat homes with different dietary needs.
Engadget · 1m
After years of Texas mosquitoes, I found what works
The upgraded Thermacell LIV 2.0 system cuts setup time and improves coverage, but at a higher price and with mandatory professional installation.
WIRED · 2m
Robot vacuums aren't magic cleaning machines
Before you ditch your regular vacuum, understand what robot vacuums actually can and can't do.
Engadget · 2m
14 coolest gadgets from IFA 2026 in Berlin
From robot mowers that spot hedgehogs to chairs designed for women's bodies, here's the tech that impressed at Europe's biggest innovation show.
Maxim · 2m
Prime Day deals on Samsung OLED monitor, Google Nest doorbell, TCL TV
Amazon's early Prime Day sales drop prices on gaming monitors, smart home tech, and massive TVs before the official event.
PCMAG · 3m
I paid $2,195 for a smart mattress pad and hated loving it
Orion's AI-powered cooling mattress pad actually works, but the price tag makes the reviewer furious about how much she likes it.
TechCrunch · 2m
Google Home opens smart home to AI agents
Google is letting multiple AI assistants control your smart home devices through a new protocol, but warns of potential risks.
PCMAG · 1m
Roomba deals: save big on robot vacuums
iRobot's latest robot vacuums are on sale with discounts up to 39% off, plus gift codes and email signup bonuses.
WIRED · 1m
Three smart home deals to save your sanity
Lock, project, and wake up smarter with 30-35% off these home automation essentials.
PCMAG · 3m
Dyson's new robot vacuums get lidar and mop modes
Dyson launched three Nurovi models with laser navigation and hybrid cleaning, ranging from $550 to $1,200.
WIRED · 1m
The best robot vacuums to buy in 2026
These smart cleaners mop, scrub stains, lift over obstacles, and remind you to clean dirtier areas more often.
WIRED · 2m
Google Home opens up to third-party AI agents
Google Home now lets AI agents like Claude control your devices, analyze home data, and build custom dashboards using MCP integration.
The Verge · 2m · 6 views
Google Home adds AI agents through MCP integration
Premium users will soon control smart homes using natural language via multiple AI assistants.
Engadget · 1m
Finally, a Robot Vacuum I Don't Have to Babysit
After a decade of rescuing robot vacuums from socks and cords, I found one that actually works on its own.
domino · 2m
AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google's new Model Context Protocol server lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT manage your smart home through natural language.
TechCrunch · 1m · 6 views
Early Amazon Prime Day deals worth shopping now
Amazon's October Prime event starts October 6, but these home and yard deals are already live with discounts up to 50% off.
Family Handyman · 3m
Amazon brings Alexa+ to India with Hindi support
The upgraded conversational assistant can switch between English and Hindi mid-sentence and handle complex tasks.
TechCrunch · 1m
Best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals
Amazon is already cutting prices on robot vacuums and mops from Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, Shark, and iRobot.
PCMAG · 2m
SimpliSafe's doorbell now has a human watching
SimpliSafe put live monitoring agents behind its new $200 doorbell, and they can talk back to whoever is on your porch.
The Verge · 1m
Roborock's new Saros 20 Flow drops $200 at launch
Roborock's newest flagship vacuum lands in the U.S. with a launch coupon and 36,000Pa of suction.
Mashable · 1m
Roborock's Qrevo 2 Pro is a $800 sweet spot
Strong suction, clever edge cleaning, and a quiet base station, as long as you pick up the cat toys first.
WIRED · 3m
Two years of smart bird feeders, tested in rain and squirrels
A reviewer ran dozens of camera feeders through a Pacific Northwest backyard to find which ones actually earn their price.
WIRED · 3m
A year of growing salad inside my house
One reviewer ran nine indoor gardens for a year, and the winners are not the ones with the biggest price tags.
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Three robot vacuum trends arriving by 2027
A first look at next year's robot vacuums, where the suction drops to the floor, the mop makes steam, and the arms do the tidying.
TechRadar · 1m
How to give Alexa a new voice and an attitude
Amazon finally lets Alexa sound like eight different voices and act five different ways, including one that talks back.
Engadget · 1m
These giant glowing globes changed my patio
A hands-on look at 6-inch color-changing sphere lights that do Christmas, Halloween and every night in between.
Family Handyman · 2m
Petlibro's September Sale, and Why Cat Hydration Matters
A WIRED pet tech reviewer breaks down the September Petlibro deals worth taking, and the health reason behind the fountain push.
WIRED · 2m
A 2K Arlo Indoor Cam for Under $15
Amazon dropped the Arlo Essential 2K indoor camera to impulse-buy territory, shutter and siren included.
PCMAG · 2m
Inside IFA 2026: The Best and Weirdest Tech
The Verge team spent the week testing new gadgets at Europe's biggest trade show and is answering subscriber questions live.
The Verge · 1m