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As useful as connected devices like video doorbells and smart lights are, it’s wise to exercise caution when using connected tech in your home, especially after years of reading about security camera hacks, fridge botnet attacks, and smart stoves turning themselves on. But until now, there hasn’t been an easy way to assess a product’s … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is now available in white or black and in two lengths: 10 feet for $70 and 16.4 feet for $100.More pliable and easy to bend than other neon light strips on the market, the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is easy to install and … Read more
June Wan/ZDNET Heading out of town? Starting this week, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses will be your virtual tour guide of sorts thanks to a new feature. The feature, which is currently in beta, would allow a user to simply look at a landmark to learn what it is. The built-in Meta AI not only identifies … Read more
Viaframe/Getty Images I’ve lived what one might charitably call a nomadic existence for my entire adult life. In the past 30 years, my wife Judy and I have lived in eight homes in five states. You know where this is going, right? We’re about to move again, to a completely new state. Moving is always … Read more
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There aren’t a lot of smart speakers on the market that support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously, which is one of the reasons the JBL Authentics 300 stands out. Unfortunately, it’s expensive at its full retail price of $449.99, but Amazon is selling the portable smart speaker right now at a new all-time low … Read more
More and more products are becoming smart, and one category you may not be familiar with yet is smart ovens. This one from Tovala is made to work with Tovala’s own meal kits, giving you a meal delivery service with an extra twist. Rather than having to cook things on your own, you pop them … Read more
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I was minding my own business when the piercing shrill of the ADT alarm rang through my house. My Apple Watch gave me a loud noise alert. My cats hid under my desk. I ran down two flights of stairs to the security system control panel. It wanted me to punch in the passcode. I … Read more
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Developed by Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung (and others), Matter is an open-sourced, IP-based connectivity software layer for smart home devices. It works over Wi-Fi, ethernet, and the low-power mesh networking protocol Thread and currently supports over 20 device types. These include lighting, plugs and switches, thermostats, locks, security and environment sensors, refrigerators, dishwashers, smoke … Read more
SwitchBot The retrofitting smart home solutions company SwitchBot just announced the launch of its second smart lock, the Lock Pro. The device fits over various types of existing door locks and can be purchased on its own or with a separate keypad that has a fingerprint reader for easy unlocking. Thanks to Matter support, the … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhy this deal is ZDNET-recommended:The third-generation Echo Show 8 was launched for sale in late 2023 for $150.An improved speaker now boasts spatial audio, the smart display features a centered camera for improved video calls, and the new Adaptive Content trait. Though it has many improvements, the screen remains at 1080p resolution, and the customization … Read more