Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display
Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Nest
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LG accused of tracking its smart TV users, scanning home networks, and recording conversations
LG strongly denies claims that its smart TVs record ambient audio or secretly harvest user data
WTF?! An investigation by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus has found that LG's smart OLED TVs track users' viewing patterns across streaming platforms, cable, and local media. The televisions also reportedly scan users' home Wi-Fi network, collect information about connected devices without permission, and transmit the data to LG Ad Solutions to push targeted advertising.
A smart feeder outage left some cats and dogs without scheduled meals
Petlibro says its feeders work without the cloud, but many owners say otherwise
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly rent out your bandwidth
Researchers found that Samsung's "Editor's Choice" Pac-Man app quietly turned your TV into a hidden proxy network
Google Home Speaker debuts with Gemini AI and Matter support
The new Google Home Speaker brings Gemini and expanded smart home capabilities, and Matter hub support. Reviews highlight its more natural voice experience, though some note that audio quality doesn't clearly surpass the older Nest Audio.
Samsung Wallet can now store your house keys in your phone
Coming this month to Aqara, Nuki, Schlage, and Ultraloq smart locks
Robotics broke out at CES 2026 – just not in the way most people expected
A brewing platform war for robotics: Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD, Intel, and Arm are all laying some groundwork
Bose is ending SoundTouch's cloud features, but not entirely killing the speakers
Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect will keep working without the cloud
Samsung fridge shows creepy Apple TV ad, sending woman into a psychotic episode
The ad used a name that matched the woman's
Matter 1.5 adds a universal camera standard, now the big platforms have to show up
Now comes the hard part: adoption
The age of household robots might finally be here: Meet Memo
Training for real-world tasks, one espresso at a time
Smart homes are out, "dumb" homes are the new luxury
The $100 billion smart home industry meets resistance
Bose's SoundTouch shutdown leaves connected speakers less "smart"
Key features like Spotify and TuneIn won't be available without cloud support
Echo Show users say Amazon's smart displays are starting to feel like billboards
Your Echo Show isn't just listening, now it's selling
Logitech Pop smart home buttons to become e-waste as support ends
A cautionary tale for early adopters
Samsung faces backlash for testing ads on Family Hub refrigerator screens
Smart fridges start showing ads after software update
Apple could launch another iPhone, more MacBooks, and other devices within months
M5 iPad Pro expected next month
Smart home, dumb problems: The enshittification of Google Home is real
Users are getting fed up with Google Home's growing list of glitches
Belkin ends support for Wemo devices, many will become e-waste come January
Only HomeKit-compatible plugs and light switches will continue functioning
Cybercriminals target smart homes as BadBox 2.0 botnet spreads globally
Millions of smart devices at risk amid new BadBox 2.0 attacks
A hot potato: The resurgence of BadBox 2.0 poses new risks that consumers should be aware of. As unregulated, low-cost IoT devices become increasingly common in households around the world, it's essential to understand the potential dangers they present.
An arm sticks out of this Roborock vacuum to move toys and socks out the way
Probably the first of its kind
Samsung's AI fridges will soon order groceries for you via Instacart integration
Out of eggs? The fridge will add them to your Instacart cart for easy ordering
Ingenious DIY setup powers home for 8 years with over 1,000 repurposed laptop batteries
Repurposing e-waste on a sustainable power solution
Google Nest 4th-gen thermostat is sleeker, adds AI features (of course, it does)
The 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat boasts a stunning display, a sleek and futuristic design, AI capabilities, enhanced monitoring, and a bundled temperature sensor. However, its premium price tag will be a drawback for many.
FTC: Most smart device makers are breaking the law by not informing consumers of software support terms
Companies would rather drop support on old products and then sell you a new one