Google’s 1st smart speaker in 6 years arrives next week
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Gemini replaces Google Assistant; you get 360-degree audio and four color options, and the Nest Audio is officially discontinued.
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Your smart home subscriptions are about to cost a lot more money—here's what you should do about it
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Smart home technology has evolved far beyond voice assistants and novelty gadgets. Today, many connected devices are designed to help homeowners use less electricity, water, and heating or cooling energy without sacrificing comfort.
Matter 1.6 is finally fixing your smart home headaches with offline NFC setup and true cross-platform sharing.
Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.
We were promised a seamless technological experience that allowed us to float through a home that anticipated our every need. But now the median smart home has at least one timer going off somewhere in the kitchen and no one is sure which device it’s coming from.
Some internet-connected gadgets may contain hidden software backdoors that allow cybercriminals to route traffic through home networks, carry out fraud, and launch cyberattacks without the owner's knowledge.
HGTV Smart Home 2026 is a newly built poolside paradise near Orlando, Florida. Sweepstakes winner will get the house, furnishings, decor and $100,000.
