Smart Plugs Don’t Always Make Sense. Here’s When You Should Actually Use Them
… Roku Indoor Smart Plug SE for $12: Roku's smart-home ecosystem is made by Wyze, so it's the same product with some extra compatibility. …
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Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
… Still, Vertu says the Hermes Agent supports 31 “Western ecosystem apps” including apps like Gmail, TikTok, and Amazon Shopping and 55 “Asian ecosystem apps” like WeChat, Meituan, and Taobao , and that the agent can also control the phone's hardware and user interface. …
Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore
… Much of this keeps users trapped within Google’s ecosystem without actually browsing the web themselves, a practice we’ve seen before when features like AI Overviews launched in 2024. …
These Are the Permanent Outdoor Lights Worth Installing This Summer
… These lights are also compatible with Amazon’s, Google’s, and Apple’s ecosystems. …
I’ve Been Testing the New Sonos Play for Weeks. It’s My New Favorite
… No charging adapter included. stand-alone speakers: Every Sonos speaker or soundbar or amp is built to connect as part of a greater ecosystem, the same way an ant or bee is part of a colony. …
Here’s the Smart Lock for Every Door in Your Home
… I really liked it, but you do need a subscription with Abode to get detailed notifications and lock history, and to connect to smart home ecosystems. …
The Top New Features in Google’s Android 17—and Gemini Intelligence—Coming This Summer
… This livestreamed presentation helps Google spread out the cavalcade of updates from the often jam-packed I/O keynote. The Android Show focused on new features in Android 17, the next version of Android coming later this summer, as well as several updates to the Gemini assistant experience. …
They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They’re Sworn Enemies
… Their flagship product, CopperheadOS, was an open source operating system that focused on something called Android hardening. …