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Cybersecurity

Thread Explained: The Smart Home Network Protocol

Thread is a low-power, self-healing mesh networking protocol designed for smart home devices, enabling fast, reliable local communication without constant…

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Artificial Intelligence

Aqara’s CES Debut: Here’s What They Proved

Aqara introduced a suite of new smart home products at CES, focusing on convenience, energy efficiency, and a responsive environment…

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Cybersecurity

Zigbee Update: Add Smart Home Devices Without a Hub

Zigbee 4.0 introduces Suzi, enabling devices to operate on lower frequency bands for improved signal reliability over longer distances and…

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BigTech Companies

I Ditched the Cloud for a Better Smart Home

Moving from cloud-dependent smart home systems to locally controlled alternatives significantly enhances reliability, speed, and household harmony. Relying on basic…

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Gadgets

Aqara’s Cordless Presence Sensor Lasts 3 Years on a Single Charge

The Aqara FP300 Presence Multi-Sensor operates for up to three years on two coin cell batteries via Zigbee, offering a…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon Echo Show Review: 5 Pros and 3 Cons

Amazon has launched new Echo Show smart displays with the AZ3 Pro processor, offering sleeker designs, more responsive screens, and…

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BigTech Companies

Ikea’s Entire New Smart Home Line Runs on Matter

Ikea is launching 21 new smart home devices using the Matter-over-Thread standard, ensuring compatibility across brands and simplifying the creation…

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Gadgets

Amazon Echo Dot Max: The Biggest Little Speaker

The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a compact smart speaker with impressive audio quality, featuring a sleek design and serving…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung SmartThings Hub Drops Z-Wave Support

Aeotec and Samsung have introduced the Smart Home Hub 2, which excludes Z-Wave support for the first time, marking a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Philips Hue: Your Lights Will Soon Be Motion Sensors

Philips Hue introduces MotionAware, a feature that uses existing bulbs to create a motion-sensing network via Zigbee signal disruptions, requiring…

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Business

Philips Hue Unveils Major Overhaul to Rival Budget Competitors

Philips Hue has launched a budget-friendly Essentials line and introduced Matter-over-Thread connectivity, aiming to broaden its appeal while competing with…

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BigTech Companies

Aqara Unveils New Apple HomeKit-Compatible Security Devices

Aqara launched a new smart home security lineup at IFA in Berlin, featuring products like a wired doorbell camera, an…

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AI & Tech

SmartThings by Samsung: The Quiet Backbone of Connected Living

Samsung’s SmartThings isn’t just another smart home app, it’s the connective tissue behind thousands of devices. With support for Matter,…

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BigTech Companies

Philips Hue Leak Hints at Direct Matter Support

Philips Hue is expected to introduce direct Matter support in new lighting products, eliminating the traditional need for a Hue…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon Disables Sengled’s Alexa Skill After Persistent Outages

Amazon disabled Sengled's Alexa skill due to unresolved outages, leaving Wi-Fi bulb users unable to control lights via voice or…

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Gadgets

Aqara G410 Video Doorbell Launches with Advanced Features

The Aqara G410 video doorbell offers advanced features like 2K resolution, a 175-degree field of view, and multi-protocol hub support…

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BigTech Companies

Ikea Switches from Zigbee to Thread for Matter Smart Homes

Ikea is shifting its smart home strategy to adopt Thread technology and the Matter standard, enabling seamless interoperability with other…

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Gadgets

Hue’s New Smart Button: Bigger, Pricier, and More Powerful

Philips Hue released an upgraded Smart Button with a larger design (45mm diameter) and regional pricing variations, costing $32.99 in…

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Gadgets

Top 9 Smart Shades & Blinds for 2025 (Tested & Reviewed)

Finding the perfect window treatments requires balancing aesthetics, functionality, and smart technology, with custom-made options offering precision at a higher…

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