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Google refreshes Home Speaker with Gemini AI and smarter voice controls 

June 17, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Google’s new Home Speaker is the first device built around Gemini, bringing smarter voice controls, conversational AI, and improved smart home functionality.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Google, Smart home Tags artificial intelligence, Gemini AI, Google Gemini, Google Home, Google Home Speaker, Google Nest, Matter, smart home, smart speaker, voice assistant Leave a comment

Govee TV Backlight 3 could make your television feel far more expensive than it is

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Govee TV Backlight 3

Govee has unveiled the TV Backlight 3 with improved screen tracking, 24-zone ambient lighting, and a new dual-camera system designed for immersive movie and gaming setups.

Categories TV Tags Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Govee, Govee TV Backlight 3, Matter, RGB lighting, Samsung SmartThings, smart lighting, TV backlight

SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro wants your face to replace your house keys

May 15, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro

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.

Categories Smart home Tags Apple Home, biometric lock, facial recognition, home security, Matter, smart home, smart lock, SwitchBot, SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro

SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable features USB-C charging and six month battery life

April 13, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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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.

Categories Smart home Tags Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, home automation, IoT, Matter, smart gadgets, smart home, SwitchBot, SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable

Eve’s new Matter thermostat has me rethinking my Nest loyalty

January 5, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Eve’s new Matter based thermostat avoids the cloud entirely, offering local control, no subscriptions, and a refreshing alternative for smart home users tired of Nest.

Categories Smart home Tags CES 2026, Eve Thermostat, Matter, privacy focused tech, smart home, smart thermostat, Thread

GE Lighting launches Cync smart dimmer switches with Matter support

August 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart Switch

GE Lighting has released two new Cync dimmer switches with Matter support and easy DIY installation. Both models are available now on Amazon.

Categories Smart home Tags Alexa, Apple Home, Cync, GE Lighting, Google Home, Matter, smart dimmer switches, smart lighting, SmartThings, Wi-Fi dimmer
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