SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
… This is in addition to a raft of more traditional smart home products the company produces, though, notably, the one area where it has little presence is smart lighting. …
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Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
… The Ceiling Light Ultra is compatible with Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings so it can be automated and integrated with existing smart home routines. …
My favorite Govee smart lamps are at their lowest prices ever for Prime Day
… Plus, with the exception of the Floor Lamp Basic, they all support Matter, allowing them to work with other major smart home platforms too. …
44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have missed
… The Home App, using Apple Intelligence, can combine “related” activity notifications. “Supported” HomeKit Secure Video cameras will be able to stream and record in 4K. …
TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem
I’ve seen lots of so-called “smart” bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. …
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The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion
… Robots that can react and respond to humans should, in theory, be more effective serving in what Angle calls “high human connection roles,” such as companionship, entertainment, hospitality, smart home, eldercare, and parental support. “The next era of robotics is not just about dexterity or humano… …
Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
… Semi-solid-state batteries are being tested or commercialized in everything from drones to EVs and those big-ass power stations used for home backup during a power outage. …
The Verge’s 2026 high school graduation gift guide
… They’ll think of you when they grab their AirPods 4 to tune out distractions while studying, or when they pack a fabulous homemade lunch into their newfangled bento jar. …
How Zillow grows when there aren’t enough houses
… And that was just trying to answer one question: just what are homes worth? Not a perfect answer, but an estimate of, okay, take some comps and build a machine learning model to figure out what these houses might be worth to help you be smarter when you start to shop. …