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iRobot unveiled the Roomba Duo, a concept robot that combines a heavy-duty floor washer with a smaller Roomba, showcased at the IFA tech show in Berlin. The duo can clean collaboratively, with the main unit handling larger areas and the smaller unit accessing tight spaces.
The Verge editors hosted an exclusive AMA for subscribers, sharing their experiences testing various gadgets at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including smart home devices, smartphones, and concept products.
Ugreen has launched its HomeAgent smart home platform, featuring local AI processing and storage for enhanced privacy and eliminating subscription fees.
This article reviews the top video doorbell cameras for 2026, highlighting options with subscription-free features and various functionalities from brands like SwitchBot, Aqara, and Philips Hue.
Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains the company's turnaround after a failed app redesign, highlighting the launch of Sonos 27 and its integration of AI and smart home features.
This Wired article reviews the best air quality monitors for 2026, highlighting products like IQAir's Air Visual Pro for advanced monitoring and Temptop S1 for budget options, emphasizing the importance of monitoring indoor and outdoor air quality due to climate change and wildfires.
Xiaomi announces its vision to transition from reactive to proactive smart homes using AI, highlighting its Human x Car x Home ecosystem at IFA 2026.
Xiaomi is giving away REDMI Buds 8 and introducing Mijia smart home products, encouraging participation in a competition ahead of IFA 2026.
Xiaomi claims to be the first to achieve a complete Human x Car x Home ecosystem, with global smart home appliances and plans to launch Xiaomi Auto in Europe by 2027.
Anker introduces the Eufy MindBase, an AI-powered hub for smart home security that processes footage locally with an on-device LLM, supporting Matter protocol and various integrations.
The article summarizes the best tech and gadget announcements from IFA 2026, including new laptops, a gaming handheld, and a robot vacuum with SealForce technology.
Tado launches its new Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen) targeting European users after Google's exit from the market, featuring a slimmer design, Matter-over-Thread connectivity, and enhanced app functionality.
The article examines the viability of humanoid robot butlers in homes, concluding they are impractical due to environmental challenges like stairs and unpredictability, and advocates for specialized robots as a more practical alternative.
An AI birdfeeder uses multiple cameras and AI to identify bird species, automatically record visits, and send clips to a user's phone, with solar charging for outdoor use.
Homey has launched the Homey Portal, a touchscreen smart home controller designed to simplify device management with intuitive controls and broad compatibility for over 70,000 devices.
Shelly announced a new $50 security camera that can be used without a subscription, featuring local video recording and smart home automations, with optional cloud services.
Mijia, Xiaomi's smart home brand, is entering Europe with a range of smart home devices such as washers, air conditioners, and refrigerators, emphasizing human-centric intelligence and quality, with showcases at IFA 2026.
A tweet asking for products that feel like a life hack, with examples including Eight Sleep, Matic robot, AirPods, and Impulse cooktop.
The article explains virtual power plants, which are networks of smart home devices controlled by utilities to manage electricity demand, and provides guidance on how to sign up for such programs to save on energy bills.
Ring has developed a new encryption method called TAKE that enhances privacy by limiting cloud access to video footage and restricting what data can be provided to law enforcement, while still enabling AI-powered smart features.