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Kick this robot: Ecovacs' new robovac wants you to give it the boot – literally
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Retractable mop pads, Bluetooth pairing and a new kick-to-start functionality makes the Ecovacs T30 Pro Omni a very different robovac.
This smart home brewer turned me into a beer-making master in just 9 days
By Hamish Hector published
The Igulu F1 beer brewer made it a breeze to make a pint myself, but is the smart home gadget for everyone?
Your Chromecast and LG TV might soon get a major Google Home upgrade
By Hamish Hector published
Some Google Chromecasts, Google TVs and LG TVs are set to become Google Home hubs later this year.
Google wants more developers to create smart home experiences, so it’s launching two new tools to make it easier
By Jacob Krol published
As part of Google I/O 2024, the technology giant is rolling out two new APIs for the smart home that will make it easier for developers to integrate with myriad connected gadgets.
IKEA's new smart home app feature could help you save big money on your energy bills
By Ruth Hamilton published
Energy Insights helps you see which devices are sapping power, and the cheapest times to use them.
Matter 1.3 pushes the standard into your kitchen, laundry room, and garage
By Cesar Cadenas published
Matter's latest update adds support for more appliances and features like the ability to finally set Scenes.
Siri forgot how to tell the time on the HomePod – and that shows how much it needs an AI upgrade
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Siri’s HomePod-based time-telling woes are a clear sign it needs an AI upgrade.
Homey’s new smart light update is a game-changer for your mismatched smart home
By Hamish Hector published
The new Homey app update brings new synchronization tools to your home, letting you set Moods with different smart bulb brands.
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