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A review of SwitchBot's new battery-powered Standing Circulator Fan, highlighting its versatility, quiet operation, and smart home integration, though noting limited Matter support and insufficient cooling for large rooms.
Philips Hue launches wired wall modules that let non-smart lights work in the Hue ecosystem, plus new Play lamps and Matter-over-Thread candle bulbs.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries announced AI services including Jio Call Agent, an AI-powered MyJio app, and TeleFrame home display, aiming to embed AI into telecom and homes as India seeks domestic AI leadership.
This paper introduces PEC-Home, a simulated home dataset for interpreting progressively elliptical commands in smart homes, and finds that current LLM-based assistants struggle with such commands due to referential and intention ambiguity.
Google announces the $99.99 Google Home Speaker, its first standalone smart speaker in years, powered by Gemini AI to enable natural language and multistep commands, with a $10/month premium subscription for advanced features.
Google's first smart home speaker in six years, the $100 Google Home Speaker with Gemini AI, is now available for preorder ahead of a June 25 launch.
Thread Group announces Thread Direct, a new feature that allows users to set up Thread-powered smart home devices using only a phone with a Thread radio, eliminating the need for a Thread border router during initial setup.
The Thread Group has launched a beta diagnostic app for iOS and Android that provides visibility into Thread-based smart home networks, helping troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Wired reviews the best robot lawn mowers of 2026, including remote-control models like the Mowrator S1 and autonomous mowers from Anthbot, Stiga, and Sunseeker.
The author, a smart lighting enthusiast who previously preferred subtle white lighting, tested Govee's colorful outdoor smart lighting products and became convinced of their value for year-round ambiance and flexibility.
Wired's best robot vacuums of 2026 roundup, featuring top picks from Shark and Eufy, with testing notes and buying advice.
The author humorously argues for the value of simple, non-smart home devices, critiquing the trend toward AI-powered automation and voice assistants while acknowledging the potential drawbacks of smart home technology.
Architectural Digest and WIRED collaborate on a special issue exploring how homes are changing due to climate, technology, and evolving needs, featuring insights on resilient design, smart home challenges, and aging in place.
Schlage's Sense Pro smart lock with UWB hands-free unlocking launches June 29 for $399, supporting Apple Home Key and Aliro standard via Matter over Thread.
Apple's HomeKit Secure Video service is getting AI-powered descriptive alerts and natural language search, making it more competitive with Ring and Google Nest. The features, announced at WWDC, are available in developer betas for iOS 27 and tvOS 27 and will launch publicly this fall.
Amazon's Alexa-compatible Smart Thermostat is on sale for $57.99 as part of an early Prime Day deal, offering features like routine learning, energy usage monitoring, and voice control.
Xiaomi teases its 2026 lineup of smart tech appliances, promising smarter living and stronger performance.
The Verge's podcast 'Version History' explores the history of the Harmony universal remote, its rise under Logitech, and eventual decline, featuring insights from former Nest co-founder Matt Rogers.
A review of the EcoFlow PowerOcean home battery system that helped the author cut their electricity bill in half, detailing installation, features, and savings in Scotland.
Govee's rechargeable Table Lamp Classic is on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, its best price yet. The lamp supports Matter, smart home platforms, and AI-generated lighting effects.