Google refreshes Home Speaker with Gemini AI and smarter voice controls
Google’s new Home Speaker is the first device built around Gemini, bringing smarter voice controls, conversational AI, and improved smart home functionality.
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GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 2 Pro has RGB lights and Alexa support
GoveeLife has launched a smart Wi-Fi countertop machine for iced coffee, parties, and everyday drinks. It makes cubes in as little as 3 minutes, produces up to 47 pounds per day, supports app and voice controls, and even adds RGB lighting to the kitchen counter.
SwitchBot Weather Station puts your family calendar on an E-Ink smart display
SwitchBot has introduced a new Weather Station featuring a 7.5-inch E-Ink display, smart calendar syncing, weather monitoring, environmental tracking, and customizable smart home controls in one compact device.
ADT finally embraces DIY home security with new Blu system
ADT is embracing the DIY security market with Blu, a self install smart home system designed to compete with modern security brands.
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro wants your face to replace your house keys
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro is a smart deadbolt lock with 3D facial recognition, palm vein scanning, Matter-over-WiFi support, and up to 12 months of battery life.
Govee Ceiling Light Ultra turns your ceiling into a pixel art display with 616 LEDs and AI lighting
Govee Ceiling Light Ultra packs 616 LEDs and AI-generated effects to turn your ceiling into a customizable light display.
Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10 and Safio Turbo Lite bring fingerprint and Apple Home access to your front door
Dreame launches two smart locks for U.S. homes. The NAVO A10 and Safio Turbo Lite offer fingerprint access, Apple Home support, and affordable pricing.
ADT adds glowing Live Light yard sign and My Safety mobile protection to the ADT+ platform
ADT is upgrading its ADT+ security platform with a glowing Live Light yard sign and My Safety mobile protection that connects users to monitoring wherever they go.
SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable features USB-C charging and six month battery life
SwitchBot has updated its quirky button-pressing robot with the new SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable. The gadget now includes a built-in battery and USB-C charging.
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam goes wire-free with solar power and AI
Reolink’s Solar Floodlight Cam brings 2K video, solar power, and AI detection into a wire-free setup now discounted on Amazon.
Aqara Camera Hub G350 and Doorbell Camera G400 bring Matter and wired reliability to smart home security
Aqara debuts the Camera Hub G350 and Doorbell Camera G400 with Matter support, local AI features, and cross-platform compatibility for modern smart homes.
ecobee says its Grid Resiliency service can unlock 2.8GW of capacity across North America
An independent analysis suggests ecobee’s Grid Resiliency service delivered 108 megawatts of real-world capacity during peak summer demand events in 2025. The company says widespread adoption could unlock as much as 2.8 gigawatts across the United States and Canada, though long-term reliability remains an open question.