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It’s official… Google Assistant is on its last legs. Google has confirmed that the Google Assistant will be phased out…
Amazon is shutting down a privacy-focused feature that allowed some Echo devices to process Alexa requests locally, rather than sending…
The big Chromecast outage is still ongoing but there is a fix on the way. That’s the word according to…
Sonos has pulled the plug on its plans for a streaming video player, that was purportedly in development under the…
Philips Hue, the smart light specialist, might be about to expand its product lineup with the launch of its first-ever…
Home Assistant has now officially received Matter certification, making it 100% officially Matter compatible. Previously the Home Assistant Matter features…
Don’t call it a comeback, unless you want to, because it kind of is, but then – by the time…
Lifx has officially launched its first-ever smart lamp, the Lifx Luna, with availability set to begin on 24 March. Originally…
Apple introduced the new HomeKit architecture in 2022, with the aim of improving the experience of using HomeKit devices. But…
UPDATE: Google have been in touch and have said: “Do not factory reset your device – we will keep you all…
Last week, Apple revealed that the AI-revamped Siri was facing delays, and now there are reports that this is having…
LG has taken the covers off of the newest member of its Artcool aircon range and, as you’d expect from…
Google has announced that the Google Home Max will lose sound detection from 8 May. In an email to Nest…
Abode, one of The Ambient’s top picks in the DIY smart home security system space, is expanding its ecosystem with…
Victrola’s line of Stream turntables – which already feature Sonos smarts – are getting a big boost thanks to a…
SwitchBot has officially launched its new Roller Shade range; smart blinds that set themselves apart from rivals with an adjustable…
Smart security specialist Arlo has announced new partnerships with Samsung SmartThings, beefing up the security offerings for users of both…
Back in January, smart heating specialist Ecobee took the covers off of its latest device: the Smart Thermostat Essential. The…
Eufy, the smart home brand from the big Anker umbrella, has taken the covers off of a couple of new…