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Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Smart Display With Siri AI and Personalised Home Controls
Apple unveils its $299 HomeView smart display with Siri AI, personalised home controls, and FaceTime. Preorders are open ahead of a November 13 release.
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BriefApple HomeView Smart Home Hub Reportedly Set for October 13 Reveal
Apple HomeView, Apple HomeView smart home hub, Apple smart home hub, HomeView launch, Apple October 13 event, Apple HomeView A18 chip, Siri smart home device, Apple HomePod mini, Apple TV…
AII Tested Xiaomi’s Weirdest Gadgets
I tested Xiaomi gadgets ranging from smart tools and lighting to a massage gun, 3D printer and electric scooter. The best products were often the simplest, solving real everyday problems.
HardwareRing Unveils First Smart Lock With Hand-Powered Battery Backup
Ring has unveiled its first smart lock with a hand-powered backup dial, four keyless entry options and a planned U.S. launch in early 2027 for U.S. homes.
BriefApple Reportedly Partners With LG on Smart Home Devices
Apple is reportedly working with LG on smart locks, thermostats, doorbells and security cameras designed to integrate with its upcoming smart home hub.
ReviewsThe Smart Kitchen of 2026 Is Better When the Technology Gets Out of the Way
The best smart kitchen technology of 2026 focuses less on screens and more on reducing everyday friction, from robot cleaning and better appliance design to specialised cooking and…
ReviewsConvenience Tech Is Automating More of Daily Life — but Not Every Chore Needs a Robot
Home robots can now cook meals, clean windows, manage trash and even make beds. But the best convenience tech saves meaningful time, not just automating tasks that were already easy.
ReviewsIKEA’s New Smart Home Tech Is Shockingly Cheap but Matter Is Still the Weak Link
IKEA’s new Matter smart home devices bring bulbs, sensors, and remotes at unusually low prices, but pairing issues and Thread reliability show why affordability alone may not make the smart…
AIMeta Opens Muse to DIY Hardware With New Muse Gadgets Project
Meta’s Muse Gadgets project gives developers open-source SDKs to connect their AI agent to custom displays, sensors, controls and home devices.
ReviewsApple Intelligence Home Security Camera Review: How AI Is Changing the Smart Home Camera Market
Apple Intelligence home security camera review exploring AI-powered monitoring, smart home features, privacy approach, and competition with Ring, Nest, and Gemini Home.
GadgetsEight Sleep Launches Pod 6 With Smaller Sizes and Faster Temperature Control
Eight Sleep launches Pod 6 with smaller designs, solo sizes, faster temperature control, and new sensor technology starting at $1,999.
AIGoogle Home Adds AI Agent Support Through MCP Server
Google Home is adding MCP support, allowing AI agents to control smart home devices, review events, and create custom workflows.