When Amazon’s digital assistant turned 10 at the end of last year, I wrote an op-ed that said, “It’s hard…
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Amazon has just pulled the covers off its new version of Alexa – called Alexa+ – at an event in…
If you’re already part of the Philips Hue gang and you want to take your smart lighting outdoors, you’re not…
When the shackles of Project Chip were finally shaken off, and Matter launched in late 2022, it arrived with plenty…
Update: I first published this op-ed back in June, when Sonos was really coming under fire. I’ve revisited it in…
For years, I used Nest cameras around my home to keep an eye on things. I reviewed the original Nest…
The votes are in, the numbers have been crunched, and it’s time to unveil the winners of the 2024 Ambient…
It’s hard to believe Alexa has been around for a decade now. In those ten years, Alexa has gone from…
Opinion: I’m not sure Spence and co. missing their bonus for a year is going to make a difference Sonos…
There have been rumors for years that Amazon may put its digital assistant Alexa behind some sort of paywall, and…
Dyson dabbled in wet floor cleaning with the Dyson Submarine, but the company has now introduced its first dedicated wet…
Issues with the updated Sonos app may mean you’re better sticking for now The all-new Sonos app update started landing…
We spoke to Dyson’s Product Manager for Intelligent Machines about how the Dyson 360 Vis Nav could get smarter in the future through software
We went to Dyson’s HQ to try out the new CleanTrace clamp and software designed to make vacuuming fun. Here are our first impressions.
They are one of the cheapest and most popular smart home devices, but most smart plugs end up spending their…
All new technologies deserve a bit of breathing room when they first hit the real world. In the case of…
Vacuuming and mopping floors is a chore that’s easy to forget about, and doing so can quickly leave your home…
I’ve gone mad for smart plugs. I’m absolutely bonkers for them. Cheap ones that is. By cheap, I’m talking sub-$20…
Though you might endeavor to try and keep an eye on your baby around the clock, it’s simply not possible…
Any smart home camera can be used to check up on your pets when you are at work or in…