The US Fair Trade Commission published a paper that found 89 percent of connected devices do not detail how long the item will receive software support.
Voice assistants have a reputation for finicky activation, such as responding to their prompts that are spoken in an ad. Apple may have a fix for that in the works.
Matter 1.4, the latest version of the beleaguered open smart home standard, is now available. Its Enhanced Multi-Admin feature aims for better interoperability between device ecosystems.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the smart home display will feature a small, square screen mounted on a base, 'making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4.'
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says there are two versions in the works: a low-end display that will offer the basics, like FaceTime and smart home controls, and the high-end robotic variant that’ll cost upwards of $1,000.
Signify launched a more future-proofed Philips Hue Sync Box, the company’s gizmo that plugs into your TV and creates a light show synced with your onscreen content. Unlike the original model from 2019, the upgraded box supports HDMI 2.1.
LG has introduced a smart home hub called ThinQ ON that has the technology to control not just LG-branded appliances but also other smart home devices.
Anova will soon charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription. The company’s also removing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality from its first-generation cookers.
iRobot unveiled its most advanced and expensive robot vacuum yet on Tuesday, the (deep breath) Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock. The machine pushes technological barriers but costs a hefty $1,399.
Google is letting developers tap into hundreds of millions of Home-compatible devices through new APIs. It suggests, for instance, that food delivery apps can switch on your outdoor lights as the courier shows up with dinner.