Samsung SmartThings is finally compatible with Google Nest devices By Kate Kozuch published 8 December 20 Samsung SmartThings now integrates with the Google Nest portfolio of connected devices. And it's about time.
The Fire TV Cube just got a big upgrade in time for our next lockdown By Mike Prospero published 2 December 20 You can now connect a webcam to the Amazon Fire TV Cube to make video calls; here's how to set it up.
TCL Android TVs may have 'Chinese backdoor' — protect yourself now (Update) By Paul Wagenseil published 16 November 20 TCL smart TVs have very serious security holes and may even have a built-in 'Chinese backdoor,' two researchers say.
Ring Video Doorbells are catching fire — what to do now By Mike Prospero published 11 November 20 If you used the wrong screw to install your Ring Video Doorbell, it could catch fire. Here's how to check.
Police tap Ring video doorbell live streams — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 4 November 20 Jackson, Mississippi will livestream video feeds from Ring and other video doorbells directly to police to combat rising crime, but digital-rights activists are more than a bit alarmed.
Google Home is killing free voice calls in the UK — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 3 November 20 You have a month or so left before Google Home loses a slick feature.
Acer Halo takes on HomePod mini with weirdest smart speaker ever By Kate Kozuch published 21 October 20 Acer's first speaker costs $109 and comes with Google Assistant.
The one Homepod mini feature that Alexa can't touch By Henry T. Casey published 17 October 20 Apple's actually got a smart speaker trick that Amazon and Google don't. And it could convince me to buy the HomePod Mini
Lenovo’s Echo Dot with Clock rival is on sale — and it's cheaper By Mike Prospero published 15 October 20 This Google Assistant smart speaker is just $49.
Best Prime Day security camera deals By Mike Prospero published 14 October 20 Save on the best smart home security cameras and video doorbells from Arlo, Blink, Ring and more on Prime Day
Nest Hello video doorbell deal is the steal of Prime Day By Mike Prospero published 14 October 20 The best overall video doorbell is $50 off for this Prime Day deal
AeroGardens Prime Day deal lets you grow your own vegetables for under $100 By Kelly Woo published 14 October 20 AeroGardens is a hydroponic gardening system that lets you grow vegetables indoors, and you can now get it for less than $100.
Ring Doorbell and Echo Show bundle is amazing Prime Day deal at 50% off By Alan Martin published 13 October 20 The Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Echo Show 5 are great product, but even better for $150
Protect your home for less: Ring Video Doorbell deal is £80 off for Prime Day By Roland Moore-Colyer published 12 October 20 Save £80 on the Ring Video Doorbell in this Amazon Prime Day deal.
The excellent Blink Mini security camera is just $25 in Prime Day deal By Alan Martin published 12 October 20 If you're looking for indoor security on a budget, look no further than the Blink Mini, which is on sale for Prime Day.
This incredible Echo Show 5 bundle is just $49 ahead of Prime Day By Louis Ramirez published 7 October 20 Prime members can get the Echo Show 5 bundled with the Blink Mini Cam for an astonishingly low $49.
Early Prime Day 2020 deal — get Echo Dot for 50% off By Richard Priday published 2 October 20 The original generation of Amazon's Echo Dot Kids Edition is on sale before Prime Day, meaning you can get an awesome smart speaker deal early.
Meet the first Alexa-compatible toy that isn't totally creepy By Kate Kozuch published 1 October 20 Jazwares's Fuzzible Friends stuffed animals pair with Alexa to become interactive playmates.
Google Nest Audio release date, price, sound quality and features By Kate Kozuch published 30 September 20 The Google Nest Audio will replace Google Home — here's what we know about its price, release date and more.
Forget Amazon Echo — new Google Nest speaker just leaked at Walmart By Brittany Vincent published 25 September 20 The Pixel 5 won't be the only product Google unveils next week. It's also set to show off a smart speaker and all signs point to it being the Google Nest Audio.
Alexa Guard Plus turns your Amazon Echo into a cheap DIY home security system By Mike Prospero published 24 September 20 Alexa Guard Plus offers professional monitoring for $50 a year. Here's what you need to know about this new do-it-yourself security system for the Amazon Echo.
Alexa Guard Plus gives Abode security systems a huge boost By Mike Prospero published 24 September 20 Abode customers will get a boost from Alexa's new security features.
Billions of Android phones and smart devices open to attack -- what to do now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 17 September 20 Billions of Android, Linux, smart-home and wearable devices are vulnerable to a Bluetooth flaw that could lead to attack from nearby devices.
This sleek new smart lock opens with just a tap By Mike Prospero published 25 August 20 The Level Touch is the pricey smart lock for those who don't want to advertise they have a smart lock
Your Roomba is about to get a whole lot smarter By Mike Prospero published 25 August 20 iRobot is adding a host of features to its robot vacuums to make cleaning easier
Facebook Portal just got a whole lot more useful with Zoom support By Mike Prospero published 20 August 20 The Facebook Portal now works with a bunch of video conferencing apps.
Your Alexa account could have been hacked with one nasty link By Nicholas Fearn published 13 August 20 Security researchers say cyber crooks could have changed Alexa skills and accessed user data by exploiting a range of flaws.
This best-selling smart lock lets hackers access your Wi-Fi network — what to do [updated] By Nicholas Fearn published 10 August 20 A flaw in the setup process for the August Smart Lock Pro lets attackers grab your home Wi-Fi network's password.
This popular smart lock could have been easily hacked -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn published 6 August 20 The widely sold UltraLoq smart locks could have been opened by anyone because the parent company was leaking crucial information over the internet, a security researcher found.
Google Assistant just got killer upgrades to make learning from home easier By Kate Kozuch published 4 August 20 Google Assistant just gained a handful of home-schooling powers that might make it easier to teach your kid across the fall. Parents, listen up.
