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…
Research: AI redefining the smart speaker market
Parks Associates has unveiled new research from its Consumer Insights: Tech Ecosystem Dashboard and AI Experience Dashboard showing artificial…
NXP Showcases the Smart Home Ecosystem
By Rich Nass Contributing Editor Embedded Computing Design August 04, 2026 Blog Image Credit: NXP When you’re a semiconductor vendor, it’s not…
Smart Home Comfort: Best Battery Circulator Fan
The portability of a fan is its greatest strength, allowing for smart home comfort. Imagine moving a fan seamlessly from your bedroom to your…