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iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba
By Ruth Hamilton published
Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.

Still using an iPad as a Home Hub? Bad news – Apple is about to end support for it
By Cat Ellis published
If you've been putting off upgrading to the new HomeKit architecture, you'll soon be forced to take the plunge.

Advantage, Alexa – Apple's smart home hub reportedly 'postponed' due to Siri slowdown
By Alex Blake published
Apple’s smart home hub with AI-powered Siri has been delayed, a new report claims – and that could leave the door wide open to Amazon's Alexa+ in 2025.

Got Philips Hue lights? A free app update delivers these 3 improvements
By Cat Ellis published
Organizing your lights and keeping your home secure just got a lot easier.

Tado thermostat owners are hot and bothered after marketing study raises possibility of subscription fee
By Cat Ellis published
The company conducted a marketing study to test the waters, but it could go either way.

Alexa+ – Here’s how to sign up for early access
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon's now letting customers in the United States sign up for early access to Alexa+. Here's how to do just that and the Echo Show device you'll need to be eligible.

All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it
By Lance Ulanoff published
We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.

Up close with Alexa+ – this may finally be the Echo upgrade I've been waiting for
By Lance Ulanoff published
Alexa+ is the smartest and most conversant Alexa we have ever seen. This is our up-close look.
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