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Google’s Chief Product Officer for Gemini for Home has dropped a public hint that a new Google Home speaker is imminent, with a Reddit post from Anish Kattukaran telling users to watch their inboxes closely in the coming week. Kattukaran’s post, shared to the Google Home subreddit, is primarily a note of thanks to users [...]

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A mower that does the hard work for you

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Plenty of new features

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Homey is taking another step toward making AI a core part of the smart home

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SwitchBot’s new Weather Station feels less like a gadget and more like a low-key smart home hub for forecasts, calendars, and daily life.

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Samsung wants SmartThings Pro to stop wasted HVAC callouts before they happen, using AI to spot faults and route engineers faster.

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Nanoleaf joins SwitchBot in a $40m deal that’s about more than smart lights, as both brands push toward AI-powered home tech.

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This 35% off Govee lamp deal is a top buy for anyone looking to elevate their home lighting without breaking the bank.

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This Ring Indoor Cam for just $29.99is an absolute steal, and it’s an instant win for those looking to add a bit of extra peace of mind.

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At this price, the Eufy C220, crams a ton of premium-level features for a price that’s far more reasonable than the competition.

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In a year where record breaking temperatures have become the norm, a deal on a quality fan like this can really make a world of difference.

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A useful upgrade, altough bulky, the Aqara Valve Controller T1 can control practically any butterfly or lever valve.

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The Sonos Move 2 will always be hard to beat on sound quality, and this spring deal makes it an easier buy than ever.

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The Cozytime Lumo aims recreate the flavour and experience of outdoor grilling without the smoke, mess, or space requirements.

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Keeping your home secure from the outside in has never been more straightforward, but with the outdoor security camera market now overflowing with options, choosing the right one takes more than a quick glance at the spec sheet. Before you buy, there are a handful of things worth getting clear on. Power source is one [...]

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XBREW has launched EverNitro, a countertop appliance that generates nitrogen directly from the air, at Beyond Expo.

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A gamified plant care sensor with AI-driven diagnostics, the Senso tracks soil moisture, temperature, and sunlight data in real time while running a pixel creature display that reflects each plant’s health status through animations tied directly to live sensor readings. We spotted the sensor at Beyond Expo 2026, where it takes a modular approach that [...]

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A cheaper way into the ecosystem, the Aqara M200 offers most of what the high-end M3 does, but at a much cheaper price.

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Homey Pro 2026 and Homey Pro mini are two takes on the same smart home hub idea, but they’re aimed at very different kinds of buyer. The Pro 2026 is built for serious smart home enthusiasts who want local processing muscle, broad protocol support, and the flexibility to run a complex, multi-room setup without compromise. [...]

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Smart home hubs have quietly become the backbone of modern connected living, and with compatibility standards finally maturing, there’s never been a better time to invest in the right one for your setup. Before you buy, you’ll want to think about a few things. Protocol support is arguably the most important consideration: a hub that [...]

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With its clever dirt and stain detection, the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal RV3000XEUK cleans brilliantly, but its basic app lets it down a little.

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This 54% discount seen takes the eufy C10 all the way down to a price not seen since Amazon's last Prime Day event.

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The best Ring Doorbell to get for those who want solid video quality and great zoom functionality has just hit a bargain price.

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The best smart lock in the UK, hands-down, the Ultion Nuki 2025 offers the perfect combination of security and flexibility.

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A more powerful smart home hub, the Homey Pro 2026 is ideal for those with a lot of devices and Flows.

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Google is bringing Gemini for Home to more smart home brands, letting partners build cameras and speakers with Gemini features built in.

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A bold and powerful upgrade, Amazon Alexa+ makes the assistant smarter, more powerful and more useful.

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Roborock's Qrevo Edge 2 matches the height profile of the brand's flagship models with a slightly more affordable price.

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In the battle of the smart assistants, there can only be one winner - but Alexa+ and Gemini cater for very different users.

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