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Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale lock
Google acquired Nest in 2014 for a whopping $3.4 billion but seems increasingly uninterested in making smart home hardware. The […]
ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential now available
Back in January, we told you about the all-new Smart Thermostat Essential from ecobee. Is it an innovative product? Not […]
Hands-on: This 3.5-inch smart display makes my digital calendars more digestible
My preferred methods of organizing my schedule could be considered dated, so when I got a chance to try out […]
When software updates actually improve—instead of ruin—our favorite devices
Opinion: These tech products have gotten better over time. The Hatch Restore 2 smart alarm clock. Credit: Scharon Harding For […]
Many Americans still don’t understand how easily IoT devices can get bricked
Smart device users show ignorance around importance of ongoing support. Spotify stopped supprting Car Thing devices (pictured) without refunds last […]
Three bizarre home devices and a couple good things at CES 2025
And yet, this week, in a CES-adjacent announcement, Google reminded me that Matter can really, uh, matter. All of Google […]
Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first
Earlier this month, startup Embodied announced that it is going out of business and taking its Moxie robot with it. […]
Home Assistant’s Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powers
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition Home Assistant’s voice device is a $60 box that’s both focused and evolving. Credit: Home […]
Z-Wave Long Range and its mile-long capabilities will arrive next year
Z-Wave can be a very robust automation network, free from the complications and fragility of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Just how […]