While all-in-one IoT hubs are convenient out of the box, they come with some strings attached. Either they support devices from specific vendors or require compatible apps. So, despite offering a near ...

Google Gemini voice assistant is expanding to millions of US users on smart speakers. This includes Gemini Live, Home Brief, ...

Home Assistant is amazing because it’s free, but it’s not always the easiest platform in the world to use. Though you can ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

The 13-megapixel camera is a standout feature of the Echo Show 21, offering high-quality video calls and home monitoring capabilities. The physical shutter ensures that the camera is only active when ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Google has accelerated the Gemini for Home rollout and extended support to third-party speakers, helping more users ...

Aqara has upgraded its smart home control center for Apple users – before Apple is likely to launch such a product itself.

TL;DR: Apple is developing advanced robotics technology, including a Smart Home Hub with a robotic arm and an AI assistant featuring a unique personality, targeting a 2027 launch. The company also ...

45-plus more SwitchBot gadgets will soon work with Home Assistant. 45-plus more SwitchBot gadgets will soon work with Home Assistant. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He ...

There have been a number of rumors suggesting Apple is working on a smart home display to rival that of Google’s Nest Hub and Amazon’s Echo Show. The speculation suggested the device would be ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...