Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input
Amazon has disabled Alexa control of devices plugged into the company's Echo smart speaker’s AUX port.
Ars Technica1 min read
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Apple’s busy month could see another batch of new devices in late October
Aside from a rumored October 13th event, Apple could also drop another batch of new devices towards the end of October, making 2026 one of the busiest years in the company's product history.
Digital Trends — AI4 min read
Prime Day Gift Guide
Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade your everyday tech for less. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds for the event, with deals that make now a great time to shop. Just remember, some of the best deals may not stick around for long.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking to upgrade your home or tech without overpaying? Prime Big Deal Days has deep discounts on TVs, floor care, wearables, and audio. These are the early deals actually worth your money.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Baseus’ new 4K security camera turns your window into a no-drill monitoring setup
Baseus has launched a $69.99 4K window security camera that monitors outdoors through glass without requiring any drilling.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Fraimic Canvas review: A work of art that is a work in progress
If you want art that you can swap out whenever the mood strikes, and you've got a spot with decent natural light, the Fraimic Canvas is a high-quality product to have.
Digital Trends — AI15 min read
TP-Link Tapo Doorbell Pro D260 Review: Everything You Need at No Extra Cost
TP-Link’s smart home video doorbell has everything you need—no subscription necessary.
Gizmodo — AI12 min read
Apple’s rumored smart home camera could take a different approach to solving privacy concerns
Apple may be working on a privacy-focused security camera that use AI-powered facial recognition to understand what is happening around your home without recording video footage.
Digital Trends — AI4 min read
Apple’s Flirtation With Surveillance Tech Could Put Its Reputation to the Test
Will you care if Apple devices see and hear everything, so long as they don’t actually keep the video or audio?
Gizmodo — AI4 min read
Home Assistant says ‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’
The open-source smart home platform Home Assistant is kicking the cloud to the curb - in name at least. "We are renaming Home Assistant Cloud to Home Assistant Link, because we hate clouds," founder Paulus Schoutsen told The Verge in an interview ahead of today's announcement.
The Verge - All Posts7 min read
Apple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record video
Apple's rumored push into smart home tech could include a smart home security camera that only gives users text event descriptions instead of video footage.
The Verge - All Posts2 min read
A second battery or a lower price? These 5 cordless vacuum deals give shoppers options
Five cordless vacuum deals from Levoit, Bissell, and Shark cover quick cleanups, pet hair, and longer cleaning sessions, starting at $123.49.
Digital Trends — AI5 min read
Govee’s Holiday Projector Beams Spooky Ghosts (or Santa) Onto Your Home
The Holiday Pattern Projector Light uses dual lighting for maximum holiday effects.
Gizmodo — AI3 min read
Opinion: Before buying a household robot, ask how much work it will leave you
A robot vacuum that empties its own bin sounds like a chore removed. Someone still has to clear cables, untangle brushes and clean the dock. A robot mower keeps the lawn short, but the borders are still yours. So the useful question isn’t “What can this robot do?” It’s “How much of the job will […]
Robotics & Automation News2 min read
These 5 robot vacuum deals are where I’d start before October Prime Day
Five Amazon robot vacuum deals cover everything from affordable self-emptying to roller mops that clean themselves.
Digital Trends — AI5 min read
Apple’s Mythical ‘HomePad’ May Finally Be Nigh
Apple's first smart home hub could arrive in mid-October as well along with an update to the HomePod Mini.
Gizmodo — AI3 min read
I’d start with these 5 coffee maker deals ahead of Prime Day
These five Amazon coffee maker deals range from a $29.73 drip brewer to a Ninja espresso machine with a built-in grinder.
Digital Trends — AI1 min read
Apple’s long-awaited smart home display hub could arrive on October 13
Apple reportedly plans to kick off a major smart home expansion on October 13 with a new display-based hub, updated HomePod mini, and refreshed Apple TV.
Digital Trends — AI3 min read
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