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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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BigTech Companies

Google Home Now Supports Smart Buttons

Google Home has added long-awaited support for smart buttons, allowing them to be used as triggers for automations and bringing…

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Artificial Intelligence

Top Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2026

The smart home industry is shifting towards practical evolution, with core devices becoming more affordable and interoperable, largely due to…

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Artificial Intelligence

CES 2026: Smart Locks Get Wireless Charging & Solar Power

The latest smart locks integrate wireless charging, solar power, and advanced biometrics, eliminating traditional keys and signaling a shift toward…

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Artificial Intelligence

CES Unveils the Coolest New Smart Lock in Action

Ultraloq launched two new flagship smart locks: the Bolt Sense with touch-free facial and palm vein recognition, and the Latch…

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Gadgets

Save $70: Google Nest Thermostat Warms Your Home for $230

The fourth-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for $229.99, offering significant savings and praised for its high-visibility display…

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Gadgets

GE’s Matter-Compatible Smart Shades Start at $300

GE Lighting has launched new motorized window shades priced at $299.99, positioning them as a mid-range option between basic and…

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Gadgets

Hands-On: The Mui Board, a Wooden Smart Home Controller

The Mui Board is a minimalist, wooden smart home controller that functions as a screenless touch interface, activating glowing icons…

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BigTech Companies

Ikea’s Matter Smart Devices Launch in the US

Ikea has launched a selection of its new Matter-over-Thread smart home sensors and a remote in the US ahead of…

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Gadgets

Meross Radar Sensor Goes Wireless with Matter Support

The Meross MS605 is a battery-powered presence sensor with Matter over Thread connectivity, offering flexible placement and a cable-free installation…

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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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Artificial Intelligence

Brighten Your Holidays with Govee’s Smart String Lights on Sale

Govee's Smart String Lights 2 are currently on sale, offering smart home integration and extensive customization features for holiday decorating.…

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BigTech Companies

The iPad’s New Chip Makes It the Ultimate Smart Home Hub

The new iPad Pro is Apple's first device to officially support the Thread protocol, integrating Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung SmartThings Now Supports Existing Thread Networks

Samsung SmartThings now supports "two-way Thread network unification," allowing its devices to integrate with Thread networks from other manufacturers instead…

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Artificial Intelligence

Can We Trust AI to Build a Smarter Home?

Ambient computing aims to create intuitive, seamless smart homes, but current systems often remain fragmented and intrusive. AI and machine…

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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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