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The article reports on the current state of the Matter smart home standard, highlighting progress and challenges as discussed at the Unify conference, including the new Joint Fabric feature in version 1.6.
The Verge's Installer newsletter highlights the new Google Home Speaker as a solid $99 smart speaker with Gemini integration, though it expresses lingering concerns about Google's commitment to the smart home ecosystem.
Govee has discounted several of its smart lamps to their lowest prices ever for Prime Day, including models with color-changing, music sync, Matter support, and voice control.
The BirdBuddy Pro with Solar Panels, a smart bird feeder with a camera and bird recognition features, is a surprise hit during Prime Day after being discounted from $299 to $168. The article highlights its features, subscription cost, and upcoming models.
The Eufy E340 floodlight security camera, praised for its dual-lens design and bright illumination, is currently at its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Day deals.
Samsung will introduce paid tiers for its SmartThings API starting October 2026, including a $4.99 monthly plan for individual developers, potentially impacting advanced users and Home Assistant integration.
A roundup of Prime Day deals on smart home devices and gadgets priced at $40 or less, including video doorbells, security cameras, and smart lighting accessories.
A roundup of Prime Day deals on robot lawn mowers, highlighting top models like TerraMow, Mammotion Luba 3, Mova, and Segway Navimov, with discounts up to $800.
Wired recommends Skylight digital wall calendars, which are on sale for Prime Day, highlighting their features for family organization, meal planning, and use as a digital photo frame.
WIRED reports on a rare seasonal sale of the Rocco Super Smart Fridge, offering up to $400 off select colors through July 5. The fridge features a smart app that scans and recognizes drinks, and comes with a 10-year warranty.
A review of the best Roborock robot vacuum deals for Prime Day 2026, recommending the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow as the top pick.
Philips Hue is rolling out a firmware update that allows its Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs to simultaneously run both Thread and Zigbee, enabling direct connection to Matter ecosystems while staying linked to the Hue Bridge, using Silicon Labs' concurrent multiprotocol technology.
Google Home is getting an update that improves facial recognition by using clothing and body size to identify people, and can now recognize specific sounds like dog barking or alarms in video event descriptions.
Prime Day offers $240 off Roborock's Saros 20 robot vacuum, praised for its obstacle avoidance and mopping capabilities, bringing it to a new low price of $1,359.99.
The Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum and mop hybrid is highlighted as one of the best Prime Day deals, now available for $449.99 ($350 off). It offers flagship features like self-cleaning dock and strong navigation for apartments.
Netgear's Orbi 770 Series Wi-Fi 7 mesh system is on sale for Prime Day, offering easy setup, stable performance, and expansive coverage for modern homes.
Prime Day offers significant discounts on smart home devices including smart locks, doorbells, and Wi-Fi routers, with expert recommendations for the best deals.
A homeowner in Kansas City shares how using a whole-home battery backup like the Anker Solix E10 can drastically cut electricity bills by taking advantage of time-of-use rates, predicting the system will pay for itself in about five years.
Xiaomi announced an automated home charging robotic arm for its EV, offering seamless, remote-controlled charging as part of its 'Human x Car x Home' smart ecosystem.
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.