Ikea and Samsung promise glitch-free Matter integration
… Hopefully that means they’ve fixed ghosting issues, where devices just disappear from the network, or refuse to be added. …
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Google Home makes it easier to understand why devices aren’t working
… Now, whenever a device goes offline, users may get “instant account-relinking prompts” in the app’s device controller pages, which will tell users right away if an expired partner link is the reason one of their smart home devices isn’t connected. …
Apple defends Google’s walled garden.
Apple says draft measures proposed by the EU — which would force Google to give competing AI services more access to Android — would “create profound risks” for user privacy, security, device integrity, and performance. …
Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld
… Microsoft and Asus are also adding “enhanced vibration” haptic feedback to the Xbox Ally devices to better match “what you expect across Xbox devices.” Finally, Microsoft is also improving the experience of a single library of games from a variety of different PC storefronts on the Xbox Ally device…
Alexa is moving into Amazon․com
… You can access the assistant across all of Amazon and Alexa devices, creating “cross-device continuity.” Additionally, he said Alexa for Shopping has a broader scope, leveraging a series of models and reasoning to answer your questions. …
Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
… People who submit qualifying claims can receive $25 for each eligible device, “which may decrease or increase up to $95 per device, depending on claim volume and other factors,” according to Clarkson Law Firm, the legal team behind the class action lawsuit. …
Anker made its own AI chip
Anker has announced its own custom silicon that the company says will bring local AI to audio devices, mobile accessories, and IoT devices. …
OpenClaw and Claude can put your AI-generated podcasts in Spotify
… And as always with Spotify, it’s seamlessly integrated across the devices you use.
Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter
… It can run on your computer, a Raspberry Pi, or a dedicated device like HOOBS. The software emulates the HomeKit accessory protocol, and its plug-ins support thousands of devices. It’s very popular for bringing devices like Ring security cameras and Nest thermostats into Apple’s Home app. …
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips
… Crucially for businesses that already own Surface devices, the Surface Pro 12 still includes the Surface Connect magnetic charging port. …