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There’s a hidden Thread radio inside your iPhone 16 and 15 – and Apple’s just explained the 2 key things it does
By Mark Wilson published
A new interview with an Apple director and Thread president has shed more light on the Thread radio that's in recent iPhones.

What is Samsung's ambient sensing? Unpacking the new SmartThings AI features
By Josephine Watson published
While it wasn't a huge reveal, Samsung's SmartThings announced some new AI tools that are coming to its smart home ecosystem and Home AI, including ambient sensing.

Your Samsung Galaxy Ring might be the key to a smarter home thanks to SmartThings' connected device roadmap
By Josephine Watson published
CES 2025 At an exclusive VP roundtable during CES, I learned more about Samsung’s plans SmartThings - including how devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ring might fit in

Got Philips Hue lights? A free software update could turn them into motion sensors
By Cat Ellis published
Occupation detection with no extra hardware required.

The Google Home app is getting a big update, and it's good news for your security
By Cat Ellis published
Nest Protect and improved support for Matter-compatible smart locks incoming.

Tiny feet, bionic arms, and bots that can deliver a sandwich – 6 weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations from CES 2025
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES just proved that robot vacuums can do more than clean your floors.

Narwal’s new robovac will moonwalk your floors to get even the thickest carpets clean
By Ruth Hamilton published
CES 2025 The Narwal Flow has a novel way of getting deep into those carpet fibers.

This awesome E Ink poster frame looks like the future of wall art, if you can stomach the price tag
By Alex Blake published
The PocketBook InkPoster is a gorgeous (if expensive) way to display art on your walls.
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