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Why Apple's HomeView Relies So Heavily On Your iPhone
Engadget examines why Apple's HomeView feature makes the iPhone the central controller for smart home management.
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Apple Home Collection accessories available for pre-order this Friday
Apple Home Collection accessories and new cameras approach their upcoming pre-order window.
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I reviewed the Apple HomeView, ask me anything
Apple has launched the new HomeView device, prompting early reviews from major outlets assessing its overall performance.
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Scoop: Roku is exiting the smart home business
Roku is winding down its smart home hardware business to refocus on its streaming platform, a company spokesperson confirmed to Janko Roettgers.
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Hands on with Home Assistant’s new ‘smart home multi-tool’
Home Assistant launches the $69 Connect Aux-2, a multi-function box that bridges older audio gear, Bluetooth sensors, and serial-controlled devices into its open-source smart home platform.
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Apple’s new HomeView to add two major features not yet announced, per leaks
Apple's $299 HomeView hub may gain AI chatbot apps and security-camera anti-spoofing features, according to code leaks reported by five tech outlets.
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Amazon Prime members get 50% off Alexa devices: Echo Time, Echo Dot, Echo Studio, and more
Amazon has launched a new lineup of Alexa devices across global markets featuring advanced features and new integrations.
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Sonos' New Voice Assistant Is Launching In Early Access On November 6
Sonos is launching an early access voice assistant and rolling out app updates with AI features, according to tech outlet coverage.
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Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights
Apple is reportedly developing a $1,000 home robot featuring a robotic arm and smart panel for domestic tasks and communication.
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A Powerful Mosquito-Hunting Laser Uses A.I. to Zap Winged Pests
A Chinese startup introduces an artificial intelligence-driven laser turret designed to target and zap mosquitoes.
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Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
Recent reports indicate that Apple's upcoming HomeView hub may double as an indoor HomeKit security camera.
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Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software
Apple's new HomeView smart display is facing scrutiny for shipping with software that is six months old at the time of its official introduction.
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The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Tech outlets are highlighting a surge of new gadgetry and hi-fi releases as 2026 enters its final quarter, focusing on smart home expansion and audio gear.
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Google Home update rolling out with Nest Cam, Matter, energy-saving improvements & fixes
Google initiates a fresh rollout of software updates for specific Nest Cam and Doorbell models, alongside broader ecosystem improvements.
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Google Home update should make Gemini stop saying ‘Sorry, I didn’t understand’ so much
Google's latest smart home firmware updates target Gemini assistant reliability and device connectivity across Chromecast and Nest Wifi Pro hardware.
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Google details new firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro
Google releases significant updates across its ecosystem, including firmware for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro.
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Amazon announced five new Alexa devices, including 16-inch Echo Show
Amazon reveals five new Alexa devices alongside culinary developments in the East Village.
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Inside Amazon’s Echo hardware event
Recent reporting examines consumer readiness for Amazon's new smart alarm clock in bedroom spaces.
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The Alexa Home Map Is A Visual Way To See And Control Your Smart Home
Amazon has officially unveiled Alexa Home Map, a new 3D visual interface designed to control smart home devices.
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Amazon Debuts 16-Inch Echo Smart Display and Alexa Photo Frame
Amazon introduces a broad lineup of new Echo devices, smart displays, and connected home hardware.
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Amazon’s Echo Show 16 finally lets you decide what your smart display is for
Amazon expands its Alexa ecosystem with a 16‑inch Echo Show that lets users pick its primary role, alongside a new alarm clock and camera‑enabled speaker.
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Apple’s HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses ‘For the Better Part of a Year’
Recent coverage examines Apple's HomeView rollout, warehouse delays, and its broader smart home market entry strategy.
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Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to 10 people without a camera
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I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up
Apple's new HomeView smart home display draws widespread attention and consumer debate as preorders open.
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Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
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Apple’s New HomeView Is an Apple Watch Jammed Into an iPad Powered by CarPlay Slapped on a HomePod
Apple consolidates smart-home capabilities into a new dashboard called HomeView, sparking fresh debate and coverage.
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HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet
Apple's new HomeView smart home system has launched without native video app support.
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John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet
Apple announces its first smart home display, the HomeView tablet, marking a major new hardware strategy under CEO John Ternus.
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Apple Wants to Invade Your Home With a Mountain of Cameras, Doorbells, and More
Apple is expanding into home security hardware according to recent technology reporting.
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Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home
Apple debuts HomeView as its inaugural smart home display featuring upgraded Siri artificial intelligence.
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Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub leaked ahead of tomorrow's event
A leak of Apple’s upcoming HomeView hub fuels anticipation for the company’s event tomorrow
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Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow
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New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
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Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home
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Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT
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Apple and LG leak shows new ‘tap to control’ HomeKit features
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My brief romance with an AI bird feeder
Recent coverage highlights a surge of interest in smart AI-equipped bird feeders and birdbath cameras.
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Leak Details iPhone Features for Apple's LG Home Accessories
Recent coverage details leaked iPhone features connected to upcoming Apple home accessories ahead of a launch event.
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What To Expect At Apple's 'Welcome Home' Event Next Week
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Apple announces October 13 event for new smart home products
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Amazon Ring’s First Smart Lock Has a Clever Solution for Battery Anxiety
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Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users
Ring enters the smart lock market with a debut device featuring a hand crank to eliminate the risk of dead battery lockouts.
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LG Making Doorbell, Lock, and Cameras for Apple's Home Hub
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Apple’s Smart Home Push Includes Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Codeveloped With LG
Apple is expanding its smart home ecosystem through a strategic partnership with LG Electronics to launch a suite of home security and climate devices.
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Home Assistant renames Home Assistant Cloud to Link
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5 Bluetooth trackers you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3
Recent coverage details the debut of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 alongside alternative Bluetooth trackers.
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‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event?
Speculation grows over an October 13 Apple event potentially unveiling 'HomePad' and a new smart home strategy integrated with AI.
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Major SmartThings app redesign finally hits Galaxy phones
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Apple's Smart Home Camera Will Apparently Have 'No Video Recording'
Apple is reportedly developing a smart home security camera that prioritizes privacy by eschewing traditional video recording for text-based alerts.
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Apple Takes Aim at the Smart Home: ETFs to Tap?
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Apple Stores Receive 'Do Not Open' Boxes Ahead of Smart Home Products Launch
Sealed 'Do Not Open' boxes in Apple Stores signal a fresh smart‑home launch slated for mid‑October.
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Apple's smart hub shows its new view of the tech consumer
Apple Stores receive mysterious 'Do Not Open' boxes as new smart home products approach their anticipated launch date.
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Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePod
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Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design
Apple prepares an aggressive smart home push featuring an iMac G4-style design and an October launch.
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Apple’s “HomePad” will reportedly launch on October 13th
Apple stock rises following reports that the company will unveil a smart home hub on October 13th.
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Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home
Apple is set to launch a major entry into the smart-home market on October 13, featuring a new HomePad hub and additional hardware products.
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iPhone Duo StandBy Leak Reveals Five Unannounced Faces
A leak concerning the iPhone Duo has revealed five previously unannounced StandBy faces featuring integrated smart home and camera controls.
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Apple's HomePod Mini 2 Will Reportedly Come In New Colors, But Feature A Similar Design
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Apple has three products launching soon that we’ve waited a long time for
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Schneider Electric to Launch Bid for Shelly Group in $1.4 Billion Deal
Schneider Electric plans a major acquisition of smart device firm Shelly Group in a multibillion-dollar transaction.