How AI broke the smart home in 2025
This morning, I asked my Alexa-enabled Bosch coffee machine to make me a coffee. Instead of running my…
iRobot files for bankruptcy | The Verge
After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following…
Chamberlain’s new technology blocks aftermarket controllers from working with its garage door openers
Garage door opener manufacturer The Chamberlain Group has launched a new version of the communication platform that powers…
Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home
Wyze has announced an unorthodox approach to outdoor security cameras with its new Window Cam that monitors your…
Meross’ presence sensor ditches the cord and adds Thread support
Meross has announced a new version of its MS600 presence sensor that’s now battery-powered, so installation isn’t limited…
I Ditched Alexa and Upgraded My Smart Home
Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the…
Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great
Google started rolling out its new Gemini voice assistant for its smart speakers two weeks ago and, in…
Gemini Just Lied Too Much
The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)—yeah, that’s the name—is a real Jekyll…
First look: DJI’s Romo robot vacuum
Of all the companies that could have launched a robot vacuum in 2025, I didn’t have DJI in…
Neato’s cloud is shutting down, leaving its robovacs stuck in manual mode
Two years after US-based Neato Robotics closed up shop in 2023, its robot vacuum cleaners have reached the…