My smart home experiment has reached its natural limit
The first device I added to my smart home was a light bulb. It seemed like the safest possible place to start. I could turn it on from…
Best Home Security Cameras of 2026: Find Your New Cam
It’s a great time to buy a home security camera. The range of available devices has never been better, from high-end models with 4K resolution…
The Thermostat Evolution: From Basic Control to Intelligent Comfort
Thermostats have steadily evolved from simple mercury dials to sophisticated, data‑driven comfort hubs. Early programmable models helped…
Best video doorbells 2026, tested by a smart home tech expert
Best: Basic video doorbell needs What we love: Good design and long battery life Take note: Video quality not as good as other models This…
Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker
OpenAI plans to release an AI smart speaker in 2027, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday. It’ll reportedly be palm-size and…
Apple Smart Home Hub Rumors, Specs, and Expected Features
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart home hub that combines a HomePod-style speaker with a 7-inch display, aiming to elevate the smart…
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro Review
Standing at your front door juggling groceries while digging for keys or a fingerprint is the whole reason face-unlock locks exist. SwitchBot…
Samsung’s Ballie robot might not be dead after all, if this app UI leak is anything to go by
QUICK SUMMARY A leak spotted by Sammy Guru shows early design illustrations for Samsung’s Ballie app UI. The leak shows Samsung’s potential…
Abode Debuts Two New Apple Home Compatible Smart Sensors
Abode has announced two new additions to its smart security ecosystem, with the introduction of the Outdoor Contact Sensor and Garage Tilt…
Adobe Launches Two New Outdoor Perimeter Sensors for Garages and Gates
Abode Systems has a new Garage Tilt Sensor and Outdoor Contact Sensor on the market. According to Abobe, the new sensors aim to provide…
