GoveeLife announces Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro
GoveeLife introduces the Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro at CES 2026, promising fast production quieter operation through AI NoiseGuard and smart app control for modern kitchens.
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LG CLOiD will debut at CES 2026, but do we really need a home robot?
LG is unveiling its CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, promising hands on help with daily chores and a glimpse at a future where robots manage everyday home tasks.
Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not
Samsung is taking AI out of phones and laptops and placing it directly into the kitchen. At CES 2026, the company plans to unveil refrigerators and other appliances powered by Google Gemini, using cameras and cloud intelligence to track food, manage inventory, and suggest actions. While some design upgrades solve real problems, the deeper push toward cloud based AI inside everyday appliances raises new questions about control, longevity, and whether consumers actually want this level of intelligence watching what they eat.
Wyze Window Cam brings enhanced color night vision and simple indoor mounting to home security
Wyze’s new Window Cam delivers outdoor-style security from inside your home, offering enhanced color night vision, simple stick-on mounting, and local recording.
GE Lighting brings year-round creativity outdoors with new Cync smart light refresh
GE Lighting introduces refreshed Cync outdoor smart lights with shapeable strips and new eave lights for creative, year-round illumination.
Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop promises a cleaner, drier, and smarter home
Shark’s latest robot vacuum uses heat to sanitize its mop pad between runs, combining powerful suction, smart navigation, and a self-cleaning base.
Wyze Battery Video Doorbell debuts with wide 150° view, six-month battery life, and smart home support
Wyze’s new Battery Video Doorbell delivers wire-free setup, six months of power, and smart features for affordable home security.
Aura Ink reimagines photo frames with wireless e-paper display
Aura introduces the Ink wireless e-paper frame, offering print-style visuals, Wi-Fi photo sharing, and months of cordless use for $499.
Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to replace Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The AI looks powerful, but Google plans to lock some features behind a paid tier.
NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series skips 6GHz but still brings WiFi 7 mesh to more homes
NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series brings dual-band WiFi 7 to homes with improved speed, coverage, and privacy at a lower price. Now available on Amazon.
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi puts 4K eyes on your driveway without a subscription
Reolink’s Elite Floodlight WiFi combines a 180-degree 4K view, local AI video search, bright floodlighting, and privacy-minded storage to protect homes without monthly fees.
Wemo support ends in 2026 as Belkin abandons cloud-connected smart home devices
I had a gut feeling this was coming. Belkin will end cloud support for many Wemo smart home devices in 2026, killing features like remote access and Alexa integration.