Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X11 Pro Omni, a robot vacuum featuring four‑wheel drive that can climb thresholds up to 1.6 inches, a first for residential vacuums. The unit also incorporates Gallium Nitride (GaN) fast‑charging technology to quickly replenish its battery between short dock cycles. Equipped with an Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop, AI‑driven cleaning habits, and Matter‑compatible smart‑home integration, the X11 Pro Omni aims to deliver superior navigation, cleaning performance, and price points around $1,500 in the U.S. Leia mais →

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Leia mais →

Google has completed the migration of most Nest-branded smart‑home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app, allowing users to manage their hardware in a single interface. While the software integration marks a significant step, the move comes as Google phases out many legacy Nest products, including the Nest Protect alarm, Nest Secure system, and several camera lines. The company’s hardware strategy appears to pivot toward a limited set of new cameras, doorbells, and a rebranded Google Home speaker, all intended to showcase its Gemini AI. Critics note that the hardware reductions and performance issues raise doubts about the long‑term viability of Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X11 Pro Omni, a robot vacuum featuring four‑wheel drive that can climb thresholds up to 1.6 inches, a first for residential vacuums. The unit also incorporates Gallium Nitride (GaN) fast‑charging technology to quickly replenish its battery between short dock cycles. Equipped with an Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop, AI‑driven cleaning habits, and Matter‑compatible smart‑home integration, the X11 Pro Omni aims to deliver superior navigation, cleaning performance, and price points around $1,500 in the U.S. Leia mais →

Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X11 Pro Omni, a robot vacuum featuring four‑wheel drive that can climb thresholds up to 1.6 inches, a first for residential vacuums. The unit also incorporates Gallium Nitride (GaN) fast‑charging technology to quickly replenish its battery between short dock cycles. Equipped with an Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop, AI‑driven cleaning habits, and Matter‑compatible smart‑home integration, the X11 Pro Omni aims to deliver superior navigation, cleaning performance, and price points around $1,500 in the U.S. Leia mais →

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Leia mais →

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Leia mais →

Google has completed the migration of most Nest-branded smart‑home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app, allowing users to manage their hardware in a single interface. While the software integration marks a significant step, the move comes as Google phases out many legacy Nest products, including the Nest Protect alarm, Nest Secure system, and several camera lines. The company’s hardware strategy appears to pivot toward a limited set of new cameras, doorbells, and a rebranded Google Home speaker, all intended to showcase its Gemini AI. Critics note that the hardware reductions and performance issues raise doubts about the long‑term viability of Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

Google has completed the migration of most Nest-branded smart‑home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app, allowing users to manage their hardware in a single interface. While the software integration marks a significant step, the move comes as Google phases out many legacy Nest products, including the Nest Protect alarm, Nest Secure system, and several camera lines. The company’s hardware strategy appears to pivot toward a limited set of new cameras, doorbells, and a rebranded Google Home speaker, all intended to showcase its Gemini AI. Critics note that the hardware reductions and performance issues raise doubts about the long‑term viability of Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X11 Pro Omni, a robot vacuum featuring four‑wheel drive that can climb thresholds up to 1.6 inches, a first for residential vacuums. The unit also incorporates Gallium Nitride (GaN) fast‑charging technology to quickly replenish its battery between short dock cycles. Equipped with an Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop, AI‑driven cleaning habits, and Matter‑compatible smart‑home integration, the X11 Pro Omni aims to deliver superior navigation, cleaning performance, and price points around $1,500 in the U.S. Leia mais →

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Leia mais →

Google has completed the migration of most Nest-branded smart‑home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app, allowing users to manage their hardware in a single interface. While the software integration marks a significant step, the move comes as Google phases out many legacy Nest products, including the Nest Protect alarm, Nest Secure system, and several camera lines. The company’s hardware strategy appears to pivot toward a limited set of new cameras, doorbells, and a rebranded Google Home speaker, all intended to showcase its Gemini AI. Critics note that the hardware reductions and performance issues raise doubts about the long‑term viability of Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

Google has completed the migration of most Nest-branded smart‑home devices from the Nest app to the Google Home app, allowing users to manage their hardware in a single interface. While the software integration marks a significant step, the move comes as Google phases out many legacy Nest products, including the Nest Protect alarm, Nest Secure system, and several camera lines. The company’s hardware strategy appears to pivot toward a limited set of new cameras, doorbells, and a rebranded Google Home speaker, all intended to showcase its Gemini AI. Critics note that the hardware reductions and performance issues raise doubts about the long‑term viability of Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Leia mais →

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Leia mais →

Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X11 Pro Omni, a robot vacuum featuring four‑wheel drive that can climb thresholds up to 1.6 inches, a first for residential vacuums. The unit also incorporates Gallium Nitride (GaN) fast‑charging technology to quickly replenish its battery between short dock cycles. Equipped with an Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop, AI‑driven cleaning habits, and Matter‑compatible smart‑home integration, the X11 Pro Omni aims to deliver superior navigation, cleaning performance, and price points around $1,500 in the U.S. Leia mais →

During its recent Made by Google showcase, Google displayed a fabric‑wrapped smart speaker that appears to be powered by its new Gemini AI. The device, described as a Google Home Speaker, features a light ring at its base and is shown in several colors. It is a voice‑only assistant that can control media, manage smart‑home tasks, detect unusual sounds like breaking glass or smoke alarms, and integrate with Google TV Streamer for surround sound. The speaker also supports the Matter standard, positioning it as a hub for connected devices. No launch date was disclosed. Leia mais →

Sengled has been removed from Amazon’s Works With Alexa program due to repeated outages, leaving customers without smart control of their lights. The incident highlights the risks of relying on cloud connections for smart home control. Leia mais →