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Apple HomePod 3: Release date rumors, news, displays, robotics and more
By Graham Barlow last updated
HomePod 3 is expected to have a screen and some AI upgrades.
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Yale's new smart lock doesn't need you to replace your old lock
By Tammy Rogers published
Yales new smart lock might not support Apple Home at launch, but there are some cool features none the less.
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Apple is thinking about putting two robots in your home — but even with AI, only one would make any sense today
By Gerald Lynch published
A dish-cleaning robot? Apple should focus on its smart home instead.
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Philips Hue announces new availability, subscription pricing option, and enhanced integration with Samsung SmartThings
By Oliver Haslam published
Philips Hue and Samsung SmartThings have announced a new enhanced partnership, pricing options, and more.
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Apple's support for HomeKit Secure Routers might be on the rocks as vendors struggle to join its program
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's no longer accepting new HomeKit Secure Routers, suggesting they might not be long for this world.
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New Nanoleaf Smart Lamp “adds a touch of elegance to any workspace” and is matter-enabled for Homekit integration
By James Bentley published
The new Nanoleaf Umbra crossover lamps are not only Homekit enabled with Matter support but look great.
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New Aqara HomeKit smart lock hits Kickstarter
By James Bentley published
A brand new Aqara HomeKit smart lock has just launched on Kickstarter with support for Matter.
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These new HomeKit outdoor smart lights bring color to your backyard
By Tammy Rogers published
These new smart lights live outside, and connect to your HomeKit setup with no need for a separate hub.
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Apple's long-rumored 'HomePod with a screen' gets an update, but it's not coming anytime soon
By Lloyd Coombes published
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman offers an update on the HomePod with a display.
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HomePod with a built-in display leaked in tvOS 17.4 beta
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A HomePod with a display could be coming sooner rather than later after leaked info in tvOS 17.4 beta.
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Nuki's new smart lock is the first to support thread
By Tammy Rogers published
Nuki's latest fourth-generation smart locks will support Thread so that you don't need a hub anymore.
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The best cheap office chairs on a budget and where to buy them in 2024
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Looking for a new desk chair, but don't want to spend the world? We've got just the (twelve) things...
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Ultion's Nuki Plus smart lock refreshed to add Matter support and a higher security rating
By Oliver Haslam published
The upgraded Ultion Nuki Plus smart lock adds Matter support for more smart home connectivity options, a more secure barrel, and more.
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Philips Hue unveils two new smart lights for your home
By Tammy Rogers published
Philips Hue launches new smart home lighting in the form of a new dual lighting device called 'Dymera' and a secure floodlight camera.
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Soundcore Motion X500 Review: Affordable, portable spatial audio
By Tammy Rogers published
Soundcore's latest spatial audio Bluetooth speaker is a great option — although it is a little bassy.
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This slick WiFi-enabled Air Purifier just launched at CES 2024, and you can connect it to Apple Home with HomeKit support
By Tammy Rogers published
Mila brings new Air purifiers with HomeKit support to the table over CES 2024.
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Nanoleaf just announced some new smart lights and for the first time they're designed to be used outside
By Oliver Haslam published
These new Nanoleaf lights are built to live outside for the first time and there are multiple to choose from.
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The Aqara Hub M3 could be the Matter infused push the company needs to bring together the ultimate smart home
By James Bentley published
At CES, Aqara announced a host of new products, including one new hub that could fit into any smart home.
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