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Samsung's new AI smart fridge could stop you from accidentally wasting food, and I've seen it in action
By Cat Ellis published
A dual cooling system keeps food fresh, and AI suggests recipes for items expiring soon.

IKEA's new smart home switch with Matter support just leaked – and it looks like my next impulse buy
By Mark Wilson published
A new IKEA smart home switch with Matter support has just leaked – and it should be a versatile dual-button accessory that supports Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time
By Lance Ulanoff published
Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

Philips Hue might be working on a video doorbell, and according to a new report, we just got our first look at it
By Jacob Krol published
Philips Hue might be working on a video doorbell, according to a new report.

You can finally start your day with The Office theme song, and I couldn't be more excited
By Jacob Krol published
Hatch is partnering with Peacock to let you start your day with The Office TV show's theme song, if you have a Restore sunrise alarm clock.

This Nanoleaf light strip adds Ambilight-style illumination to your gaming setup – and it's amazingly cheap
By Cat Ellis published
The Nanoleaf PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip uses USB-C rather than a camera, meaning less latency than other systems.

Setting up your Philips Hue lights is now quicker and easier than ever thanks to the latest app update
By Cat Ellis published
You can use QR codes to add multiple lights and other devices to a room at once.

Amazon's Panos Panay teases future Alexa+ devices from speakers to possible wearables
By Jacob Krol published
Panos wants “perfection in every single product that we ship."

Google is slowly phasing out its Assistant helper to make room for Gemini's reign in smartphones - here’s how it’s doing the same for smart home devices
By Rowan Davies published
Google has announced that Gemini will replace Google Assistant, but not just for smartphones. This is how Google has started its Gemini roll out to smart speakers.
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