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Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down amid stiff competition
Robovac maker Neato is closing as it struggles to compete against rivals like iRobot's Roomba line.
Jon Fingas05.01.2023
IKEA made a smart air quality sensor to track indoor pollution
IKEA has released a smart indoor air quality monitor that might improve your health.
Jon Fingas02.14.2023
Apple is activating the HomePod mini's dormant temperature sensor
Apple now says the HomePod mini has a temperature and humidity sensor — a feature dormant since the speaker launched.
Jon Fingas01.18.2023
Moen's smart sprinkler system automatically changes your lawn watering schedule
Moen has unveiled a smart sprinkler controller that changes your lawn watering on the fly, including when the weather changes.
Jon Fingas01.03.2023
The first Matter smart home devices are here
You can finally buy smart home devices that support Matter thanks to an update from Eve.
Jon Fingas12.12.2022
Amazon will bring Matter smart home support to 17 Echo devices this year (updated)
Amazon has pledged to add Matter smart home support to 17 devices this year, with more coming in 2023.
Jon Fingas11.03.2022
Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web
Google now lets you view all Nest cameras on the web.
Jon Fingas10.25.2022
The Matter smart home standard is finally available
The Matter smart home standard has finally been released, and companies like Amazon, Apple and Google are adopting it.
Jon Fingas10.04.2022
Google Home can now use Nest speakers to detect your presence
Your Nest speaker can now help Google Home tell whether or not you're present.
Jon Fingas09.23.2022
Amazon is buying iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robot vacuum
Amazon is acquiring iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robovac, for $1.7 billion.
Jon Fingas08.05.2022
Amazon will give Cloud Cam owners a free camera when service shuts down
Amazon is shutting down Cloud Cam service on December 2nd, but it's offering a free Blink camera in exchange.
Jon Fingas05.30.2022
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores
Dyson has revealed that it has an entire division that's secretly been developing robot prototypes that do household chores.
Steve Dent05.25.2022Samsung starts verifying Matter-compatible smart home devices
Samsung has started verifying some of the first smart home devices to support the new Matter standard.
Jon Fingas05.18.2022
TP-Link's new smart home line includes affordable 2K security cameras
TP-Link has unveiled a new line of smart home devices that include budget 2K cameras and an RGB light strip.
Jon Fingas05.16.2022
Google Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacy
Google is updating the Home app with simpler, Android-influenced controls and stronger privacy tools.
Jon Fingas03.23.2022
Schlage's latest smart lock works with Apple's virtual home keys
Schlage has unveiled a smart lock that opens using the virtual home keys on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Jon Fingas01.04.2022
Samsung's new M8 monitor has a built-in smart home hub
Samsung has unveiled a new monitor that can control your smart home, and also has a smaller curved gaming monitor.
Jon Fingas01.02.2022
Roomba vacuums can now clean around Christmas trees and stray shoes
iRobot's Roomba vacuums can now recognize your Christmas tree — and any loose shoes or socks.
Jon Fingas11.30.2021
Amazon's Alexa-powered indoor air quality monitor alerts you to pollution
Amazon has launched a Smart Air Quality Monitor that can warn of dust and pollutants inside your home.
Jon Fingas11.03.2021
Eero will upgrade mesh WiFi routers to support the Matter smart home standard
Eero says it will upgrade its 'modern' WiFi mesh routers to the new Matter smart home standard.
Jon Fingas10.23.2021