Topic: smart home tech
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Aliro Smart Lock Standard Launches This Year
The Aliro smart lock standard, an open protocol developed by a major industry consortium, is launching this year to unify digital access across devices and manufacturers, enabling tap-to-unlock and hands-free entry. It is designed to extend secure, phone-as-a-key functionality—using NFC, Bluetoot...
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iRobot CEO: Bankruptcy Is a Reboot, Not the End
iRobot's Chapter 11 filing is a strategic reboot, with a pre-packaged plan to be acquired by its manufacturer, Picea Robotics, to preserve operations and continue product development. The company is shifting from a "tech-first" to a "consumer-led" approach, accelerating development with Picea to ...
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Roomba's New Owner: Who Is Picea Robotics?
iRobot, maker of the Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be fully acquired by its Chinese contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics, as part of a debt-forgiveness and restructuring deal. The company's newer Roomba models had become less distinctive, facing performance issues and rese...
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What's Next for the Roomba Maker?
iRobot, the maker of Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics, to secure its future. The company's market dominance eroded due to intense competition from rivals like Ecovacs and Roborock, and the collapse of a planned acqui...
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Amazon's Fall Hardware Event: What to Expect
Amazon is hosting its annual fall hardware event on September 30th, 2025, in New York City, where it is expected to introduce new Echo devices, Fire TV products, and Kindle e-readers. The invitation hints at a possible color Kindle Scribe model with stylus support, suggesting advancements in e-re...
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Ultraloq Smart Lock Now Unlocks with Android Tap-to-Open
The Ultraloq Bolt NFC smart lock now supports tap-to-unlock with compatible Android smartphones, expanding its cross-platform functionality alongside iPhones. This free update, available via the U Home app, uses NFC technology to allow unlocking without waking the screen or opening any applicatio...
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Eufy's New Robovac Stairlift Solves Multi-Level Cleaning
Eufy's MarsWalker is an innovative device that transports compatible robot vacuums between different home floors using independently controlled arms, eliminating the need to carry the vacuum or buy multiple units. The MarsWalker operates via a drive-track mechanism to navigate various staircase t...
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