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Apple
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Apple and Samsung lead race to the bottom on repairability

Samsung and Apple phones are ranked lowest in repairability, indicating significant room for improvement in their designs.
#smart-home
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
21 hours ago

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

Aqara's Thermostat Hub W200 offers strong features and compatibility, making it a competitive alternative to Ecobee and Nest thermostats.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

This smart home breakthrough lets you control appliances without Wi-Fi (and its security risks)

Marketing tech
fromForbes
22 hours ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
#ai
fromForbes
6 days ago
E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

Jamie Siminoff returned to Ring to turn it into an AI-powered intelligent home assistant after the Palisades fire and seeing AI's potential.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
6 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ring founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' era | TechCrunch

Television
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

LG C6 vs. LG C5: I compared two generations of OLED TVs, and it was pretty darn close

LG C5 OLED TV offers great value with discounts, high-end features for streaming and gaming, and less AI integration compared to the C6.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
#energy-efficiency
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Mike Holmes Named The Kitchen Appliances That You're Wasting Money On - Tasting Table

Investing in Energy Star Rated kitchen appliances ensures longevity, reduces energy consumption, and lowers utility bills over time.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Mike Holmes Named The Kitchen Appliances That You're Wasting Money On - Tasting Table

Investing in Energy Star Rated kitchen appliances ensures longevity, reduces energy consumption, and lowers utility bills over time.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 day ago

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Five years on, we still miss LG phones

LG officially exited the smartphone business on April 5, 2021, marking the end of its phone production by May 2021.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Reverse Your Fridge Door To Maximize Space In A Cramped Kitchen - Tasting Table

Reversible refrigerator doors can enhance kitchen flow, safety, and convenience by allowing for better placement and access.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

How Samsung Ads And Crumbl Got Their CTV Campaign To Perform Like Social | AdExchanger

Crumbl's success is driven by social media and its mobile app, which accounts for over 50% of sales.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged and durable cases to razor-thin minimalist options that cater to different user preferences.
Wearables
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

Right to repair efforts in Colorado are advancing, allowing users to fix their own devices, despite pushback from manufacturers.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
#samsung
Marketing tech
fromVariety
2 weeks ago

Samsung TV Plus Will Introduce New Interactive Shopping Capabilities

Samsung and Amazon are integrating interactive shopping technology into Samsung TV Plus, allowing users to shop directly from their TV remote.
Gadgets
fromMorning Brew
2 weeks ago

Nobody wants ads on their fridge

Samsung's introduction of ads on smart fridges has led to significant customer backlash, with many vowing to avoid Samsung appliances in the future.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
16 hours ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is $200 off for the first time

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers advanced features and is now priced competitively at $1,099.99, making it a strong choice for privacy-conscious users.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
1 day ago

Samsung's Music Studio speakers and two of its 2026 soundbars are available now

Samsung announced pricing for new speakers and soundbars, with advanced features for immersive audio experiences.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

A Common Kitchen Appliance Is Now Displaying Ads - And Customers Are Not Happy

Samsung is testing ads on Family Hub refrigerators, causing backlash from owners who didn't expect their appliances to display advertisements.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
2 weeks ago

Samsung TV Plus Will Introduce New Interactive Shopping Capabilities

Samsung and Amazon are integrating interactive shopping technology into Samsung TV Plus, allowing users to shop directly from their TV remote.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
20 hours ago

TE Connectivity CEO: the real promise of AI is long-term transformation, not short-term efficiency gains | Fortune

Industrial engineering organizations are seeing tangible results from AI adoption, but a focus on short-term ROI risks long-term innovation.
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally

Google may have sunsetted the Chromecast hardware, but a new firmware update for Samsung TVs will add Google Cast support for all 2026 models as well as select older models - possibly as far back as 2023.
Television
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Never Plug These Kitchen Appliances Into Power Strips - Tasting Table

Most power strips are designed to handle a low load from small appliances like cell phone chargers, computers, and televisions. Plugging in a high-wattage appliance - or multiple - may cause the power strip to overheat, leading to a major fire hazard.
Everyday cooking
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Weekly deals: the Galaxy S26 deeply discounted, S26+ and S26 Ultra also get price cuts

Amazon UK offers significant discounts on Galaxy S26 phones, making them competitive against older models and alternatives like the OnePlus 15R.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Smart TVs and voice assistants are the next gatekeepers

Smart TVs and voice assistants are becoming major gatekeepers in content access, prompting calls for regulatory oversight under the Digital Markets Act.
Coffee
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

GE's Wi-Fi-Enabled Smart Coffee Maker Is Good, but Not Quite Great

The GE Profile coffee maker features an intuitive design with a solid burr grinder and easy-to-use controls for quick brewing.
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Samsung Galaxy A37 in for review

The Galaxy A37 shares a lot of its core specs with the A57, but is €100/$100 cheaper, which isn't insignificant.
Mobile UX
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Experts reveal why you should NEVER pre-rinse before the dishwasher

'Dishwashers need space in between dishes and crockery in order to circulate water, so you're not saving any money by squeezing everything into your machine.'
Everyday cooking
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI has come for Domino's pizza tracker, and we're not mad about it

The new tracker features a simplified progress bar that shows just four stages of pizza creation. The new design was rolled out to all platforms, and there's also new Lock Screen widgets for iOS that bring the pizza chain's most famous tech feature to the Liquid Glass age.
Marketing tech
Gadgets
fromLifehacker
1 day ago

This Rolling 32-Inch Samsung Smart Monitor/TV Is $150 Off Right Now

The Samsung Movingstyle M7 4K smart monitor offers mobility and versatility at a discounted price, making it ideal for various living spaces.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Google Home's latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands

Google's Home app update enhances Gemini AI for more natural smart home control and improved device identification.
Television
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Samsung's Best OLED From Last Year Is Priced as Low as I've Seen It on Amazon

Samsung's S95F QD-OLED TV offers exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and glare reduction, making it one of the best TVs available at a competitive price.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

The Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni is effective for large, hard-to-reach windows but may not justify its cost for smaller homes.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Water company spins out homegrown AI after LLMs failed it

Large language models provided confidently incorrect information about materials science, causing a water desalination startup to waste four months and $200,000 validating a material choice that ultimately proved inferior.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Motorola is working on three new Edge 70 phones

Motorola is expanding the Edge 70 family with three new models: Edge 70 Pro, Edge 70 Pro+, and Edge 70 Pro Lite.
Mobile UX
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Gadgets360 Awards 2026: Check Out Winners of India's Most Trusted Awards

The NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in consumer technology with 40 categories and over 200 nominations in New Delhi.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Queen Zone
1 month ago

13 ways your smart tv may be tracking you and what you can do about It

Over 80% of U.S. households own internet-connected televisions that track viewing habits, voice commands, and app usage, converting entertainment devices into behavioral tracking tools for advertising and analytics networks.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

Samsung TVs will stop hiding the click-through consent screen that let them spy on you

Samsung uses automated content recognition (ACR) technology, which can capture hundreds of images of what's on your TV screen each minute, without first obtaining Texans' expressed, informed consent. As mentioned earlier, the concern is that Samsung would use this information for targeted advertising. Although Samsung has disclosures in place and TV owners can opt out of ACR, Paxton finds that the disclosures are inadequate, vague, and run afoul of state law.
Privacy professionals
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is What Happens When You Buy Your Appliances Straight From The Manufacturer - Tasting Table

Buying appliances directly from manufacturers online eliminates middlemen markups, offers expert support, and provides easier problem resolution compared to retail stores.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Your smart TV may be crawling the web for AI

Bright Data offers streaming services an ad-free monetization alternative by converting smart TVs into residential proxies that collect web data for resale to AI companies.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Lowe's Vs Best Buy: Which Is The Better Store For Kitchen Appliances? - Tasting Table

Best Buy offers significantly more large kitchen appliance selections online with 11,700 items compared to Lowe's 4,600, particularly for stoves and microwaves, making it the better choice for customers seeking variety.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to set up a smart switch to power your home (and what to avoid when you do)

SwitchBot is a battery-operated robotic finger that automates switch pressing, eliminating the need to manually flip switches through smartphone app control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Mobile UX
fromWRAL.com
4 weeks ago

With many phones in pockets, Samsung stands to gain as uses move from apps to AI

Mobile operating systems are evolving from app launchers into AI-driven intent orchestration layers, but entrenched app store economics will resist this transformation despite its technical and economic efficiency.
fromEngadget
2 years ago

The best kitchen gadgets for 2026

Whether you love cooking already or you want to try to cook more at home to spend less money on takeout, there are tons of gadgets that can make your time in the kitchen even more enjoyable. As food lovers and tech reviewers, the Engadget team has tried out pizza ovens, sous vide machines, air fryers, ice cream makers and more.
Cooking
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Samsung's Digital Home Key lets you use your phone as your key

The new feature, called Digital Home Key, will live inside Samsung Wallet and is powered by the Aliro smart home standard. The new standard uses near-field communication (NFC) for its tap-to-unlock technology. It also supports ultra-wideband (UWB), giving users the ability to unlock their door as they approach and without pulling out their phone.
Mobile UX
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

How Long The Average Microwave Actually Lasts - Tasting Table

On average, you can expect a microwave to last about 4 to 10 years. That's a wide range, so let's break it down. First, there's the general factor of investing in quality. Shop some of the best microwave brands, and you'll have one that lasts longer. Then, there's the issue of use. If you've got a larger family and everyone's using the microwave throughout the day, every day, that can shorten its life to 4 or 5 years.
Remodel
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here

Aliro, an open smart lock standard, enables any smartphone to unlock any compatible smart lock via digital keys stored in phone wallets, eliminating manufacturer fragmentation.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Samsung Bespoke Fridge with AI review: All the bells and whistles

Bespoke refrigerators blend minimalist design with optional AI features and a large display, offering useful food tracking despite still-developing recognition.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

I watched LG's new home robot CLOid do laundry but I have questions | TechCrunch

LG's CLOid is an AI-powered, autonomous home robot with arms and sensors designed to perform diverse domestic tasks and integrate with smart-home systems.
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Rocco, The Super Smart Fridge, Keeps Its Cool in Ice Blue

Rocco's Ice Blue fridge pairs bold seasonal design and thoughtful living-space styling with high-performance, quiet cooling and playful limited-edition accessories.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 6 Most Unreliable Refrigerator Brands, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

The refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen. Actually, we'll go even further and say it's the heart of the home. Family meals, delicious snacks, and the best beverages usually start with a trip to the refrigerator, after all. That's why it's all the more heartbreaking when you invest time and money into finding the perfect refrigerator for your home, only to run into problems, like faulty compressors, broken ice makers, and leaky compartments.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The GE Profile Smart Fridge stops you from buying too much kale

GE Profile Smart Fridge uses AI-powered assistant, crisper-camera, and barcode autofill features to simplify tasks like filter replacement, inventory checks, and shopping list creation.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

LG's CLOiD robot can fold laundry and serve food... very slowly

LG's CLOiD robot demonstrates household task automation potential but remains slow, reliant on appliance integration, and unlikely to be widely available soon.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

The smart home gadget you didn't know you needed in the kitchen (and why it's worth it)

The GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro produces fast, addictive nugget ice with customizable lights and a compact countertop design, costing around $500.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Ikea's cheap new smart home gear is struggling to get connected

Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart-home devices are experiencing widespread onboarding and connectivity failures across platforms, leaving many devices unpairable or unreliable.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Samsung's Ballie robot is probably never coming out

Samsung appears to have shelved the Ballie smart home robot and is not proceeding with a consumer release despite earlier demos.
Gadgets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Frigidaire's frozen promises left me out in the cold

Electrolux failed to honor a fixed-rate repair agreement and mishandled parts and communication, offering a partial refund after consumer documentation.
#smart-plugs
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Gadgets

Smart Plugs Don't Always Make Sense. Here's When You Should Actually Use Them

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I've programmed mine to automate my home

fromZDNET
2 months ago

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

10 New Home Gadgets That Made Me Say, "Wait, That's Actually Genius"

CES showcased smart home and appliance innovations blending AI, design, and space-saving concepts, including AI bird feeders, smart lighting, and advanced kitchen and laundry appliances.
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Of The Biggest Refrigerator Recalls Of All Time - Tasting Table

Faulty refrigerators can cause injuries, fires, and property damage, prompting large recalls and consumer remedies.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested power-saving devices that promise lower electricity bills - only one was legit

Scam power‑saving devices do not reduce electricity use, can increase bills or cause fires; use smart plugs, power strips, and monitoring to cut energy costs.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Are humanoid robots the next smart home gadget?

Humanoid home robots show impressive capabilities, but practical laundry handling remains unresolved and single-purpose devices may still be more reliable.
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