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New Aqara smart bulbs are launching on January 23rd. (Image source: Aqara via X)

Aqara teases new dual connectivity smart bulbs launching soon

Two new smart bulbs are on the way from Aqara. The company recently teased the products on social media, indicating that they would both offer dual connectivity. One device is already listed on the Connectivity Standards Alliance ...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2025 16:20

The Philips Hue Arming Schedule Automation is now available. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue Automation for smart home devices now live

The Philips Hue app has gained a new Automation. The feature, which has yet to be officially announced by the brand, was spotted after a recent app update but was initially locked. The tool is now available for users, allowing the...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2025 13:52

The Xiaomi Mijia Central Air Conditioning Duct Machine 3 HP has arrived. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals new slimmer Mijia Central Air Conditioner 3 HP

The Xiaomi Mijia Central Air Conditioning Duct Machine 3 HP has arrived in China. The sleeker model is designed for spaces between 30 to 40 m² (323 to 431 ft²) in size. The smart home product comes with a wired control panel or ca...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2025 13:45

The TCL Ffalcon Thunderbird Crane 6 25 Mini LED TV is now available in China. (Image source: JD.com)

TCL unveils new Ffalcon Thunderbird Crane 6 Mini LED TV

TCL has revealed a new Mini LED TV from its Ffalcon sub-brand in China: the Thunderbird Crane 6 25. Available in four sizes, this model offers some of the company’s latest technology, including a 288 Hz VRR game accelerator. Other...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2025 13:41

The TCL QM7 65-inch has a list price of $1,099.99. (Image source: TCL, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | 65-inch TCL QM7 Mini LED TV with excellent HDR and gaming performance is now cheaper than ever

The 65-inch TCL QM7 4K Mini LED TV with a 144 Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync VRR support, and up to 2,400 nits of brightness can now be yours for less than $700. The TV enjoys a high consumer rating of 4.7 stars at Be...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jan 2025 10:48

Homey is the first to take advantage of LG's opening of the ThinQ APIs. (Image source: LG)

LG x Homey: ThinQ devices are now part of Homey's ecosystem

After snapping up Homey for $61 million, LG is now expanding the reach of its ThinQ smart devices by opening its APIs. Users can now download the LG ThinQ companion app from the Homey appstore and control all connected LG ThinQ ap...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 18 Jan 2025 01:32

Took them long enough. (Image source: Google)

Nest Protect moves to the Google Home app

The death knell is finally ringing for Google's Nest app. With Google Home now supporting the Nest Protect smoke alarm, no more devices are exclusive to the Nest app. The app still works, but now has no tangible reason to exist.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 18 Jan 2025 01:14

Wyze Cam v4 Descriptive Text (Image Source: Wyze)

Wyze cameras now use AI for descriptive text alerts

Wyze cameras are affordable and compact ways to enhance home security. Still, it's AI-powered software that unlocks their full capabilities. Wyze's clever Descriptive Text may convince more buyers to commit to a pricey subscriptio...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jan 2025 20:12

The TCL X955 MAX TV features a 115-inch QD Mini LED panel with a 144 Hz variable refresh rate (Image source: TCL)

TCL unveils the X955 Max 115-inch QD Mini LED TV in India

TCL has launched its latest flagship 115-inch X955 TV in India. The premium TV has a 4K QD Mini LED display with a 144 Hz refresh and a peak brightness of 5000 nits. Other features include AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility, D...

Abhinav Fating, 15 Jan 2025 19:02

The Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar is launching this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung HW-QS700F: New versatile flagship soundbar launching in 2025

The Samsung HW-QS700F has been officially announced as a flagship 2025 model. The product was on show at CES 2025, though details of more features have surfaced after the event. Like other soundbars from Samsung, it comes with a w...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jan 2025 18:27

The MorningBlues Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker has a 30-inch anti-glare display (Image source: MorningBlues)

MorningBlues unveils the Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker with a 30-inch 2K screen and Hi-Fi sound

MorningBlues has introduced its latest Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker. The artsy frame speaker functions as both a picture frame and a smart wireless speaker. The speaker supports music streaming from all major music apps, such...

Abhinav Fating, 15 Jan 2025 16:09

The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light range is on the way to the US. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Recent Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Lights launching in the US

The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light range is coming to the US. These smart lights, designed for various spaces like a kitchen, living room or bedroom, were launched in Europe last year. Customers can choose between four shapes an...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jan 2025 14:38

DJI's new super fast charger supports simultaneous car and solar charging. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Power 1.8kW Super Fast Charger launched with support for simultaneous car and solar charging

DJI has announced another super fast charger for its DJI Power 1000 portable station. Unlike the 1kW Super Fast Car Charger announced recently, this supports car and solar simultaneous charging at up to 1800W.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jan 2025 14:22

The Philips Hue Impress outdoor lights will soon launch in the US. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Impress: Sleek outdoor smart lights launching soon in US

Philips Hue will shortly launch four Impress smart outdoor lights in the US and Canada. The company describes these products as modern, and they are already on sale in other markets like Europe. There are floor and wall lighting s...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jan 2025 12:02

A new Philips Hue AI assistant is on the way. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue AI assistant for customized smart lighting announced

New features have been announced for the Philips Hue app. The tools that will roll out to users this year include an AI assistant for lighting effects tailored to an occasion or mood. There will also be a range of updates for the ...

Polly Allcock, 14 Jan 2025 20:15

Samsung will be releasing its latest set of Smart TVs later this year, 2024 edition pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung S95F Smart TV: Benefits of new QD-OLED panel described with plans for new 83-inch model revealed

Samsung's new QD-OLED Smart TVs should get upwards of 47% brighter than last year's models. While other advantages like an improved anti-glare coating are also on offer, they will not be headed to this year's 83-inch option.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2025 20:02

Nintendo Alarmo (Image Source: Nintendo)

The Nintendo Alarmo clock will finally reach more retailers in March

The Alarmo is one of the more unusual accessories developed by the Japanese gaming giant. Even so, the adorable interactive alarm clock regularly sells out. After constant supply issues, the Alarmo will be available at more stores...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Jan 2025 18:37

Kami's Fall Detect camera has an 87° view. (Image source: Kami Vision)

The AI-powered Kami Fall Detect Camera is here to give seniors peace of mind

A $99 camera from Kami Vision can detect falls with 99.5% accuracy, even when the subject is partially obscured. The Fall Detect Camera also includes two-way audio and can send alerts to relatives or an authorized caregiver.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 13 Jan 2025 23:12

The Essential is the successor of the budget Eobee3 Lite. (Image source: Ecobee)

Ecobee launches entry-level Smart Thermostat Essential for under $129.99

Ecobee has replaced the Ecobee3 Lite with an even cheaper option that still supports Alexa, HomeKit and Google Assistant. At $129.99, Ecobee claims the Smart Thermostat Essential can pay for itself in annual heating and cooling co...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 13 Jan 2025 22:52

The LG B3 OLED TV supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and more. (Image source: LG, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | 55-inch LG B3 OLED TV with 4K 120Hz support drops back to record-low price

The 55-inch LG B3 OLED TV has now recorded a big price drop and is now back on sale at the historic-low price. The TV is a cost-effective 4K OLED machine with a 120 Hz refresh rate that boasts a high rating from both media and use...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jan 2025 17:08

The Polono D810 has a 203 dpi resolution (Image source: Polono)

Polono D810 portable thermal wireless printer launches with up to 50 minutes of battery life

Polono has launched its latest thermal wireless printer, the Polono D810. The affordable wireless printer has a 203 dpi resolution and offers around 50 minutes of battery life on a single charge. The inkless printer is compatible ...

Abhinav Fating, 13 Jan 2025 15:01

A new Automation has been spotted in the Philips Hue app. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Hue app: Unannounced new feature spotted in latest update

Philips Hue appears to be about to launch a new Automation in its app. The upcoming feature was spotted after the latest update for iOS and Android, version 5.33. This tool, which has yet to be officially announced by the company,...

Polly Allcock, 13 Jan 2025 13:48

The Yale Linus L2 smart lock is now Matter-enabled thanks to an updated. (Image source: Yale)

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 gets Matter compatibility and improved interoperability thanks to update

Yale has equipped the Linus L2 with Matter compatibility through an update, massively enhancing the smart lock’s interoperability with various systems, including Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.

Marcus Schwarten, 13 Jan 2025 13:00

Apple will introduce a lot of new things in 2025, as Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman sums up. (Image source: @theapplehub, edited)

Apple's roadmap for 2025: Bloomberg analyst names Apple Watch SE redesign, iPhone Air, M4 Mac Studio and more

2025 will be an important year for Apple and is likely to lay the foundation for many new products in the coming years, such as foldable devices, smart home innovations or more affordable mixed reality headsets. According to Bloom...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Jan 2025 01:07

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus sports a massive 1,024 Wh capacity and a surge output of 3,600 watts. (Image source: EcoFlow)

Deal | EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus 1024 Wh portable power station discounted to lowest-ever price on Amazon

The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is a solid choice for anyone on the prowl for a well-equipped power station. With a 3,600-watt maximum surge output, 1,024 Wh capacity, and now, an all-time-low price on Amazon, the Delta 3 Plus offers gre...

Sambit Saha, 12 Jan 2025 19:13

The DJI Power 1000 is available for less than half its launch price for a limited time. (Image source: DJI)

Deal | DJI Power 1000 gets a huge 62% discount on Amazon, making it cheaper than the smaller Power 500

Amazon's limited-time deal on the DJI Power 1000 makes it a no-brainer for anyone who wants to buy a portable power station. At its discounted price, the Power 1000 is even cheaper than the Power 500 which has a smaller battery.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Jan 2025 21:54

Ecovacs has revealed five new Goat robot lawn mowers. (Image source: Ecovacs)

Ecovacs unveils 2025 Goat robot lawn mower range with new A and O families

The Ecovacs 2025 range of Goat robot lawn mowers has been revealed. The line-up includes five new models across two product families. The A series devices are designed for larger gardens, while the O mowers suit smaller spaces. Th...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jan 2025 16:03

The Xiaomi LED Desk Lamp 2 is now available in several European countries. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi LED Desk Lamp 2 with voice controls rolls out to more countries

The Xiaomi LED Desk Lamp 2 is now available in more European countries. The light source is said to mimic natural lighting, with adjustable brightness and color temperatures. Other features include dedicated modes for reading and ...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jan 2025 13:52

VisionMaster Max is available to pre-order at $3,999 (Image source: Valerion)

Valerion VisionMaster Max debuts as flagship 4K projector with external interchangeable lens

At CES 2025, Valerion introduced the VisionMaster Max, which is touted to feature the first-ever patented interchangeable lens solution. With this new tech, the 4K projector aims to offer an enhanced level of flexibility over comp...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jan 2025 11:07

Jackery shows new XBC solar roof tiles at CES 2025. (Image source: Jackery)

CES 2025 | Jackery showcases its XBC solar roof tiles and SolarSaga 100 Prime

Jackery aims to turn entire roofs into PV systems. At CES 2025, the manufacturer is showcasing its XBC solar roof tiles for ordinary house roofs as well as its SolarSaga 100 Prime, which is designed for motorhomes, boats and the l...

Marcus Schwarten, 10 Jan 2025 00:28

Mado C-Series Shades use solar-power to save home cooling and heating energy by automatically raising and lowering the shades. (Image source: Mado Dynamic)

CES 2025 | Mado Dynamic unveils solar-powered AI window shades with Matter-compatibility to reduce home energy costs

Mado Dynamic C-Series Shades are AI-driven cellular shades with tool-free installation that automatically lower and raise throughout the day to optimze home heating and cooling.

David Chien, 09 Jan 2025 21:44

Yeedi has introduced the S14 Plus robot vacuum (Image source: Yeedi)

CES 2025 | Yeedi S14 Plus: CES 2025 Gold award-winning new flagship robot vacuum launches with 270 minutes of battery life

Yeedi has announced its new flagship S14 Plus robot vacuum at CES 2025. The powerful vacuum cleaner offers up to 18,000 Pa suction power and can run for up to 270 minutes on a single charge. Other features include a self-emptying ...

Abhinav Fating, 09 Jan 2025 05:44

The Philips Hue app version 5.33 is now available for iOS and Android. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue app update brings more customization to gradient smart lights

The Philips Hue app has been updated to version 5.33. Now available for iOS and Android, the latest release brings further customization options for gradient smart lights. It follows just a few weeks after the previous release, ve...

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 14:16

China introduces major smartphone subsidies to boost domestic tech consumption (Image source: Dall-E 3)

China rolls out $68 smartphone subsidy program to boost domestic sales

China just launched a major consumer electronics subsidy program, allowing shoppers to snag up to 15 percent off smartphones and other gadgets. That could mean saving as much as 500 yuan (about $68) on a single purchase.

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 12:37

The Dreame X50 Ultra will launch very soon. (Image source: Dreame)

CES 2025 | Dreame X50 Ultra: Flagship robot vacuum comes with early bird discount and 5-year warranty

Dreame has officially unveiled its new flagship X50 Ultra vacuum robot. It comes with a number of innovations and can overcome obstacles up to a total height of 6 cm, among other things.

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Jan 2025 00:18

TCL suggests that the PlayCube has a unique twistable design. (Image source: TCL)

CES 2025 | TCL teases new PlayCube portable projector with unusual twisting design

The TCL PlayCube, a new portable projector, has been announced at CES 2025. So far, the company has revealed only a few details about this upcoming product. Images show a compact model with an unusual twistable design, which the c...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2025 18:38

CES 2025 | Jmgo N1S 4K compact triple laser projector launching globally

The Jmgo N1S 4K, N1S SE, and N1S Nano projectors are on show at CES 2025. The company has announced that the N1S 4K, which launched in China last year, is rolling out to other markets globally. The N1S 4K and the N1S SE are triple...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2025 18:23

Razer's Aether Standing Light Bars operate via a single USB-C power cable. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2025 | Razer launches Aether Standing Light Bars with Chroma RGB and Matter support

Razer debuts the Aether Standing Light Bars at CES 2025 with dual lighting modes, Chroma RGB, Matter compatibility, and a streamlined USB-C setup for colorful (and smart) gaming environments. They're priced at $99.99, and availabl...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Jan 2025 15:00

The TCL QM6K TV is already available to pre-order in the US. (Image source: TCL)

New TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV with Game Accelerator 288 now available

The TCL QM6K, a new 4K QD-Mini LED TV series, has been unveiled at CES 2025. In an unexpected move, the company announced that the model is now available to pre-order in the US, with a free soundbar for early customers. Features o...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2025 13:38

Best of both worlds: the Vision Prestige combines the face unlock of Lockly Visage and the doorbell features of the Vision Zeno series (Image source: Lockly)

CES 2025 | Lockly Vision Prestige is a video doorbell, an AI camera and a smart lock

In continuing with the precedent it set with Visage at CES last year, Lockly makes a smart lock that not only unlocks via facial recognition, but also streams live video from your front door to the back of the lock. In addition to...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 07 Jan 2025 13:33

The new Aqara Hub M100 supports Matter. (Image source: Aqara)

CES 2025 | Aqara officially unveils new Hub M100 as entry-level Matter controller

Aqara has revealed the Hub M100 at CES 2025. The model, which was already listed on the CSA website, is described as an entry-level hub with a compact design. Plus, Matter compatibility means that it can be used with many smart ho...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jan 2025 13:29

HP Omen 32x Smart Gaming monitor announcement

CES 2025 | New 4K, 144 Hz HP Omen 32x gaming monitor launches at $749.99 with AMD FreeSync and Google TV built-in

HP is expanding its Omen smart gaming monitor line-up with a new 4K, 144 Hz gaming monitor that features everything from AMD FreeSync Premium and 95% DCI-P3 colours to a built-in USB hub and KVM switch for peripheral sharing betwe...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jan 2025 05:00

Reolink TrackMix WiFi: New surveillance camera with numerous functions. (Image source: Reolink)

TrackMix: New outdoor surveillance camera from Reolink launches with discount, 4K UHD and no subscription costs

The TrackMix WiFi is a new surveillance camera from Reolink that comes with dual lenses, supporting both wide-angle and 4K UHD recording. The model is weatherproof and is suitable for all kinds of scenarios, both during the day an...

Silvio Werner, 07 Jan 2025 00:28

Mammotion has some exciting innovations in store for CES 2025. (Image source: Mammotion)

CES 2025 | Mammotion unveils new mini robotic mowers, UltraSense AI Vision with automatic mapping and more

Mammotion is showcasing several exciting innovations at CES 2025. In addition to the new LUBA mini AWD and YUKA mini compact robotic mowers, the manufacturer is also presenting the new UltraSense AI Vision System with automatic AI...

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Jan 2025 00:20

The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus US appears to have a built-in speaker. (Image source: Aqara)

CES 2025 | Aqara confirms new Panel Hub S1 Plus launching globally

The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus will be released in markets worldwide this year, according to the company’s CES 2025 announcement. A US version of the product is due to go on sale in the near future, with an EU variant planned to roll...

Polly Allcock, 06 Jan 2025 19:53

CES 2025 | Qualcomm QCS8550: Silicon for the household droid of the future

Qualcomm claims that it is ready to make the concept of a Home Service Robot a reality with its new dedicated QCS8550 platform. The SoC is touted to let the smart droid 'see', move and complete your chores reliably and effectively...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2025 17:00

The Sense Pro deadbolt will unlock automatically, thanks to UWB technology (Image source: Schlage)

CES 2025 | Schlage goes all-in on Ultra Wideband with keyless smart lock

The Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt is Schlage's latest flagship lock and the first from the company to support the Matter standard. Taking advantage of UWB unlocking and the Aliro spec, the Sense Pro offers an entirely hands-free exper...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 06 Jan 2025 15:51

Lumus Pro: New security camera for indoors and outdoors (Image source: Reolink)

Lumus Pro: Compact 4K surveillance camera for indoor and outdoor use launched with discount

The Reolink Lumus Pro is a new compact surveillance camera designed to capture high-resolution images with great quality even in poor lighting conditions. It is intended for use both indoors and outdoors, such as in a garden.

Silvio Werner, 06 Jan 2025 15:28

The Xgimi Ascend concept has been unveiled ahead of CES 2025. (Image source: Xgimi)

CES 2025 | Xgimi Ascend: New concept combines UST projector, screen and soundbar

Xgimi has announced the Ascend concept, which it will introduce at CES 2025. It combines the recently released Aura 2 ultra-short throw projector with an ambient light rejection (ALR) screen. Plus, there is said to be a soundbar i...

Polly Allcock, 06 Jan 2025 09:00

The micro-sized Xiao ESP32C6 (Image source: YouTube)

Seeed Studio launches Matter-enabled Xiao ESP32C6 poised for Smart Home applications

The Xiao is a tiny microcontroller that is packed with Matter support using WiFi, Thread and ZigBee. While most boards of this kind are powered by ARM architecture chips, the ESP32C6 relies on RISC-V.

Reece Lamb, 06 Jan 2025 05:42