Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved. By Brian X. Chen Brian ...

Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...

Home Assistant 2026.3 lets you schedule robot vacuums to clean specific areas. It supports Matter, Ecovacs, and Roborock, and it supports your existing Home Assistant zones. The update also adds ...

Many people buy a sleek smart speaker and end up using it for just three things: checking the weather, playing music, and setting kitchen timers. That mismatch is absurd because this device was never ...

Those familiar with smart home products may already be aware of how much of a blessing automation can be. With there being so many tips for taking full advantage of your smart home, having the right ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the benefits of a smart home is how expandable it is. There are a wide variety of handy gadgets that you can get to upgrade your smart ...

Newelle turns your Linux GNOME desktop into a smart assistant with AI chat, voice commands, mini apps, and document search.

While Wi-Fi is great, you can always get a faster and more stable internet connection by running Ethernet cables. Whether you want to move your router to the center of your home to maximize signal ...

Recruited to the Academy last summer following a successful spell with Millwall in the English Championship, where he made his first-team debut aged just 15, the powerful front man was thrilled to ...

Preparing for a crisis takes the same level of precision as an actor getting ready for the Oscars. While most people assume a few cases of bottled water are enough when disaster strikes, anyone who ...