Smart home news from The Ambient

Yale's new smart lock ditches the deadbolt

Yale's new smart lock ditches the deadbolt

It's all about levers, baby
Samsung reveals new SmartThings trio

Samsung reveals new SmartThings trio

Even better - two of the fresh budget devices don't need the hub
Amazon announces Dolby Vision TVs

Amazon announces Dolby Vision TVs

Three new sets, built by Toshiba, are available this month
Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Google fixes Nest Cam spy problem

Works with Nest loophole allowed previous owners to view footage
Alexa could detect a heart attack

Alexa could detect a heart attack

New AI can detects signs of cardiac arrest
Yamaha reveals two Alexa sound bars

Yamaha reveals two Alexa sound bars

The audio giant looks to set a new bar for budget options
Samsung reveals 292-inch Wall Luxury TV

Samsung reveals 292-inch Wall Luxury TV

Maybe if we all club together we can afford one?
Amazon is being sued over child recordings

Amazon is being sued over child recordings

It's claimed the company creates voiceprints of users without proper consent
Luna Smart Lamp is Alexa-enabled

Luna Smart Lamp is Alexa-enabled

Wireless charging smart lamp speaker goes live (on Indiegogo)
Ring ad raises ethical questions

Ring ad raises ethical questions

Blurring the line between crime reporting and advertising
Nest Hello indoor adapter goes on sale

Nest Hello indoor adapter goes on sale

Hankering for a wireless Nest doorbell? Here's the next best thing
Apple CarPlay in line for revamp

Apple CarPlay in line for revamp

You'll finally be able to view multiple apps on the dashboard
Apple adds HomeKit support for cameras

Apple adds HomeKit support for cameras

Get ready for free iCloud storage for 10 days
Apple adds new HomePod features at WWDC

Apple adds new HomePod features at WWDC

Subtle changes but good news for HomePod users
Apple TV gets Xbox & PS4 controller support

Apple TV gets Xbox & PS4 controller support

The company previews a slew of changes at WWDC 2019
​Amazon unveils new Alexa privacy commands

​Amazon unveils new Alexa privacy commands

The company is starting to take privacy concerns seriously
Roomba s9+ takes the fight to corners

Roomba s9+ takes the fight to corners

It also plays nicely with iRobot’s new mop
Philips Hue shines at Chelsea Flower Show

Philips Hue shines at Chelsea Flower Show

Hue Outdoor spotlights part of Kate Middleton co-designed garden
Comcast's smart home health device

Comcast's smart home health device

All the news you might have missed
C by GE smart lights get HomeKit

C by GE smart lights get HomeKit

We've only been waiting since 2017, no biggie
Control4 Smart Home OS 3 goes live

Control4 Smart Home OS 3 goes live

High-end automation system gets big UI overhaul
Alexa reinforces gender bias, says UN report

Alexa reinforces gender bias, says UN report

Study suggests tech giants remove female voices as the default option
Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

Google Assistant hits Bose speakers

It'll be the second company to offer both Alexa and Google Assistant
Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

Sony unleashes new Alexa speaker

John Hurt wouldn't approve, but we do
China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

China overtakes US in smart speaker sales

Amazon and Google lead the pack in latest estimates
Lutron unveils Aurora smart bulb dimmer

Lutron unveils Aurora smart bulb dimmer

Dim and dimmer
Cygnett debuts smart home range

Cygnett debuts smart home range

The new wares will all work with Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit
Eufy's new RoboVac 11S Max sucks big time

Eufy's new RoboVac 11S Max sucks big time

Nobody vacs with Max power. You strap yourself in and feel the Gs
AirPlay 2 and Apple app hit Samsung TVs

AirPlay 2 and Apple app hit Samsung TVs

Samsung is the first third party to nab Apple's streaming app
Alexa compatible with 60,000 home devices

Alexa compatible with 60,000 home devices

Amazon's voice assistant appears to be the friendliest of them all
Amazon responds to kids privacy complaint

Amazon responds to kids privacy complaint

Campaigners take issue with Amazon's privacy policies
B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

B&O's Beoplay A9 gets Google Assistant

The iconic circular speaker is getting the smart treatment
Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

Mu-so 2 offers AirPlay and Chromecast

The new multi-room speaker will also have wallets weeping
Blink XT2 cam goes the distance

Blink XT2 cam goes the distance

A versatile little smart cam for indoor and outdoor use
Google is killing Works with Nest

Google is killing Works with Nest

The program that brought smart home devices together is ending
Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Google teases smarter, faster Assistant

Starting on Pixel, the new Assistant will process requests 10 times as fast
Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

Google announces Assistant Driving Mode

All you'll need is your Android phone and a dashboard dock
Alexa offers no option to turn off recording

Alexa offers no option to turn off recording

The voice assistant is eavesdropping, whether you want it to or not
Alexa Routines are getting smarter

Alexa Routines are getting smarter

New features are rolling out in the coming weeks
The Week in Smart Home: Saluda a Alexa

The Week in Smart Home: Saluda a Alexa

The headlines from the past week in the world of the smart home
Bot maker Anki closes down

Bot maker Anki closes down

The startup, which has been around since 2013, ran out of funds
Samsung made a TV for Generation Instagram

Samsung made a TV for Generation Instagram

Spin it round and it becomes a giant smartphone