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Amazon just sent invites for a February 26 event, and we might finally see the debut of the next-gen Alexa
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon just surprised us with invites for a devices event on February 26, and while the invite doesn't tell us much, the use of blue is certainly an Alexa-themed hint.

Apple’s HomePod hub tipped to be its biggest launch of 2025 – here are 3 things it needs to beat Amazon and Google
By Alex Blake published
Apple will launch a smart home hub with a seven-inch display this year, a new report claims.

I just saw Dreame's new robot vacuum with feet, and I'm ready to throw out my Roborock
By Ruth Hamilton published
This tech-packed bot has convinced me that Dreame is the robovac brand to watch.

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.
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