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November 17, 2025

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 voice assistants for complex smart homes leads to unresponsive devices and failed automations due to their design for simpler tasks....

Save $50 on Philips Hue String Lights for October Prime Day

Amazon's October Prime Day offers Prime subscribers discounted premium holiday decorations, including the Philips Hue Festavia string lights at $169.99, a $50 savings from the original price. These smart lights feature 250 color-changing LEDs, preloaded scenes, and seamless integration with other...

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 Bridge for compatibility. Leaked packaging and an FCC filing suggest the bulbs will connect via Matter, likely using Thread technology for its energy efficiency and mesh...