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IoT gadget maker AcuRite shares reasoning for killing customers’ favorite app
Keeping both apps not “sustainable” Online complaints suggest that AcuRite has customers who are content with My AcuRite’s capabilities. However, […]
The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest
Many gadgets marketed as being “smart” make me wonder if they would be better off dumb. Some examples are smart […]
Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app
Weather-monitoring company AcuRite is forcing device owners to use a new companion app on May 30, frustrating some long-time customers. […]
Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls
Google launched its big AI-fueled redesign of Google Home late last year, and it has been adding features here and […]
Samsung’s Ballie home robot, once promised for summer 2025, gets grim update
CES 2025: Samsung’s new AI robot assistant Ballie “Available to consumers this summer, Ballie will be able to engage in […]
Bose open-sources its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers ahead of end-of-life
Bose released the Application Programming Interface (API) documentation for its SoundTouch speakers today, putting a silver lining around the impending […]
Chatbot-powered toys rebuked for discussing sexual, dangerous topics with kids
Should toys have chatbots? “… AI toys shouldn’t be capable of having sexually explicit conversations, period.” Alilo’s Smart AI Bunny […]
Engineer proves that Kohler’s smart toilet cameras aren’t very private
Kohler is getting the scoop on people’s poop. A Dekoda smart toilet camera. Credit: Kohler Kohler is facing backlash after […]
Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with upcoming software update
After kicking off an unpopular pilot test last month, Samsung made the practice of having its expensive smart fridges display […]