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Matter update 1.1 does... not very much
Matter 1.1 update launches with bug fixes, and not much else.
Harman Kardon Onyx 8 Bluetooth Speaker review: The weird sound Planetoid
The Harman Kardon Onyx 8 is a wonderfully weird-looking Bluetooth speaker – but how does the 60s sci-fi-esque design sound?
HomePod 2 gets a new rival due to a big update of Amazon's Echo speaker line-up
The new Amazon Echo collection of speakers have been announced, giving the HomePod 2 more competition.
Eve's new water-resistant smart light adds Matter support to the range
Eve's latest product announcement brings new lights, controllers and Matter support.
Siri in your toaster or kettle? Apple trademark extension covers kitchen device expansion
Could Apple be looking to extend Siri to other types of home accessories and appliances like toasters and dishwashers?
What is Matter? Everything you need to know about the Apple-backed smart home standard
Matter is a brand new smart home connectivity standard that will bring interoperability to your smart home like never before, uniting HomeKit with ecosystems like Amazon and Google.
Wiz announces Home monitoring – But leaves Apple Homekit users in the dark
The new WiZ Home Monitoring system will protect you and your home with your lights – unless you use HomeKit.
JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker review: Size matters not
The JBL Flip 6 may not be the most refined Bluetooth speaker around, but it has personality in spades.
Five features we need to see from HomeKit at WWDC 2023
HomeKit has gone from strength to strength, but there are still some extra features that would be incredible to have come WWDC this year.
HomePod and HomePod mini are now on sale in this European country
The HomePod and HomePod mini are now on sale in Denmark for the first time.
Denon Home 150 review: A solid multi-room wireless speaker option
The Denon Home 150 is great, with some useful connection methods and solid sound quality.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound explore review: Rugged luxury
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is the perfect speaker for those that want a little luxury when they’re on the trail.
Amazon's smart home ecosystem just got a giant upgrade iPhone users will love
You can now set up Echo devices in a Matter smart home on your iPhone, making for a more seamless experience.
Soundcore Motion X600 Review: Reasonably priced Bluetooth Spatial Audio
The Motion X600 from Soundcore is a lovely Bluetooth speaker, and its Spatial Audio is remarkably competent for something that’s less than $300.
SoundCore Motion Boom Plus review: Loud and proud
If you’re looking for a massive speaker that goes super loud, then the Motion Boom from Soundcore is going to be the way to do it.
Sonos Era 300 review: So long HomePod
The Sonos Era 300 is a stunning piece of audio gear that’ll get anyone excited about their music.
A bunch of affordable smart bulbs now work with Apple Home thanks to new Matter support
Let there be (smart!) light, as Matter support for WiZ lighting opens the smart home kit up to Apple Home users.
How to use your HomePod as a smoke detector alarm
With Sound Recognition, your HomePod is now able to listen out for smoke alarms. Here's how to enable the feature.
