The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor, this man remotely accessed thousands of them
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Amazon Ring’s Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
Ring’s new Search Party feature has once again drawn backlash for the company. A 30-second ad that aired…
Apple is killing the old HomeKit tomorrow
If you haven’t yet updated to the new Apple Home, your smart home devices may no longer work…
How I Built the Star Trek LCARS control panel of my dreams
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Alexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US
Amazon has announced that its generative AI-powered digital assistant Alexa Plus is now available to all Prime members…
Belkin’s Wemo smart devices will go offline on Saturday
As of Saturday, nearly all of Belkin’s Wemo smart home devices will lose access to cloud services, including…
Amazon Alexa+ Is Now Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)
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Ikea Smartened Up Some of Its Artsy-Fartsy Lights
Ikea came out swinging in its debut appearance at CES 2026, showcasing an array of new (hello, Kallsup!)…
Bose is open-sourcing its old smart speakers instead of bricking them
In a surprisingly user-friendly move, Bose has announced it will be open-sourcing the API documentation for its SoundTouch…
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
Roborock is finally bringing its bots to yards in the US, several months after expanding into robot lawn…
Shut the fridge door! | The Verge
Samsung’s latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I’ve always wanted — voice-activated…
Lockin’s New Smart Locks Never Need Recharging Thanks to Infrared Light
Lockin has announced the Veno Pro Wireless and V7 Max, two new smart locks that the company says…