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Alexa's new Plant Whisperer skill can help your household greenery thrive
By Hunter Fenollol published
Alexa is expanding its home capabilities. The new Alexa Plant Whisperer skill can remind you to water plants and adjust your smart lighting and thermostat to optimize their climate.
Apple AirTag 2 could finally arrive in mid-2025 — what we know so far
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Airtag 2 could launch by mid next year, and could already be involved in a trial production.
Matter 1.3 smart home update adds everything from EV Chargers to laundry dryers
By Hunter Fenollol published
Matter 1.3 adds more smart home device types from all different manufacturers to thrive in a singular ecosystem. Here's how it'll impact your internet-connected house.
Upgrade your bedroom with smart home gadgets — here's how to do it for under $100
By Hunter Fenollol published
Elevate your bedroom living space with smart lights, plugs, and sensors for comfort and convenience. Here's how I did it for under $100.
Ring's newest camera can look up, down and rotate for 360° of coverage
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring's new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam lets you see what's happening in front, on the sides, and behind the security camera.
How a rusty floodlight got me hooked on outdoor smart lighting
By Hunter Fenollol published
Smart lights have provided a major upgrade to my exterior living spaces
SimpliSafe brings live agent monitoring to outdoor security cameras — here's how it works
By Hunter Fenollol published
Extend your property's protection to your exterior living spaces with this smart AI-assisted alarm system
Apple HomePod tipped to get a screen — but probably not the one you expected
By Tom Pritchard published
The next HomePod may have a display, but that won't mean it's a bonafide smart display.
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