Whistle pet trackers are headed to the Internet of Things (IoT) graveyard. After releasing its first product in 2013, the […]
Category: smart home
Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service
Smart home device maker Futurehome is forcing its customers’ hands by suddenly requiring a subscription for basic functionality of its […]
Echelon kills smart home gym equipment offline capabilities with update
Some might never have purchased Echelon equipment if they knew the machines might one day fail to work without a […]
Pebblebee tracker’s new SOS alert reminds us that updates can be good for gadgets
Pebblebee is adding a free, helpful feature to already-purchased devices. Today, it announced that its Clip Universal Bluetooth trackers, which […]
Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers’ stuff
In a somewhat anticipated move, Belkin is killing most of its smart home products. On January 31, the company will […]
Philips Hue bulbs will be even more expensive in July. And it may not end there.
Philips is upping the prices of its popular and already-expensive Hue series of smart lighting products starting July 1. The […]
Wyze Bulb Cam turns any light socket into a home security system
Here’s something you don’t see every day, folks: a lightbulb that doubles as a security camera. That’s exactly what Wyze […]
Google Home is getting deeper Gemini integration and a new widget
As Google moves the last remaining Nest devices into the Home app, it’s also looking at ways to make this […]
“How you design the beep is important.” Behind the movement for calmer gadgets.
Do you miss the feel of tactile buttons on your kitchen appliances or lament car manufacturers’ insistence on touchscreens? Have […]
Marshall Heston 120 TV soundbar brings Dolby Atmos and iconic design to home audio
Marshall has announced its first-ever TV soundbar, the Heston 120. Marshall says it’s engineered for both music and TV, refusing […]