smart home

Google’s decision to replace the long-serving Google Assistant on Nest and Google Home devices with a Gemini-powered assistant — branded Gemini for Home and launching into early access on October 1, 2025 — is one of the most consequential shifts in the smart‑home assistant market in years...

IFA 2025 made one thing unavoidably clear: artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental sidebar at trade shows — it’s the main stage. From conversational TV companions to penguin-like domesticated robots and a self‑flushing cat toilet that promises to log your pet’s health metrics, AI...

Samsung’s Vision AI Companion arrived at IFA 2025 as a deliberate pivot: a unified, multi‑agent AI hub for smart displays that folds on‑device vision features and third‑party conversational agents into a single, remote‑invoked experience designed for the living room and home office alike. The...

Samsung and Microsoft have agreed to bring Microsoft Copilot — the company’s generative AI assistant — to Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, folding natural‑language AI into large displays via Samsung’s new Vision AI framework and a Copilot web experience built into the screens. This move...

In a year marked by shifting priorities in data privacy and an ever-increasing hunger for seamless, self-managed digital storage, the arrival of the Synology DiskStation DS925+ could not be better timed. This new iteration of Synology's celebrated NAS family claims to blend robust power...

When it comes to configuring network-attached storage (NAS) for home or small business use, the debate between Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) as file-sharing protocols often becomes a focal point. But what’s sometimes overlooked is the practical reality that using...

Father’s Day gifting is more than a dash through the mall or a quick scroll through online best sellers. In today's high-tech world, showing you really care goes beyond the novelty mug or “#1 Dad” T-shirt. Tech-savvy dads, practical problem solvers, and even those reluctant adopters of modern...

The true power of Home Assistant lies not just in its robust compatibility with a vast ecosystem of smart devices, but in the unique automations that turn a collection of connected gadgets into a cohesive, intelligent home environment. While most users start with simple, single-device triggers...

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the boundary between cloud intelligence and edge computing grows increasingly blurred. One of the most significant advancements in this technological convergence is the optimization of Microsoft's Phi-4-mini models for MediaTek’s next-generation...

Apple is gearing up to refresh its product lineup with an ambitious release schedule spanning through 2025 and into early 2026. This broad slate of new devices across categories—smartphones, computers, wearables, accessories, and smart home technologies—demonstrates the company's multifaceted...

There’s a moment in every pet owner’s life where, staring at a muddy, over-enthusiastic canine, they’ve muttered, “I really wish my house had a dog shower.” For Brittany Mahomes—known in some corners of the world as the spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but increasingly a...

LG's decision to phase out Google Assistant from many of its smart TVs has sent ripples through the smart home ecosystem. As we transition to a future dominated by more advanced AI interfaces, LG's move—set for May 1, 2025—opens a window into how legacy features are being replaced by...

Microsoft’s top brass is dialing into Korea’s tech powerhouse, setting the stage for a sweeping transformation in AI innovation and infrastructure. In Seoul, CEO Satya Nadella met with leaders from LG Electronics, HD Hyundai, KT, Amorepacific, and top local AI startups, paving the way for...

LG Electronics and Microsoft Chart a Bold AI and Data Center Future In a high-profile meeting on the 26th, LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan and Microsoft Chairman Satya Nadella set the stage for a visionary partnership centered on artificial intelligence and robust data center solutions. The...

Samsung is taking a bold leap into the future of smart home technology by integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its TVs. In a recent MediaPost Communications article, Samsung Electronics unveiled a suite of innovative features—powered by AI—that promise to redefine the way we...

CES 2025 is in full swing, and the buzzword of the day in the living room tech space? Artificial intelligence. Taking center stage, Samsung and LG announced their 2025 smart TV lineups, and yes—both brands are officially bringing Microsoft Copilot AI integration to your screens. Let’s decode...

Smart homes are no longer the stuff of science fiction—they're here, and they're enticing. Imagine walking into your house where the lights automatically brighten up your space, your thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, or your virtual assistant preps a fresh cup of coffee. Rippling...

Hello Windows Insiders, Today we are shipping an update for Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11 starting with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This update (version 2204.40000.15.0) includes several exciting new features and improvements such as updating to Android 12.1, major...

Link Removed Cortana helps make your life easier by making it easy to control your smart home devices from afar. Rush out of the house and forget to turn off the lights? No problem, just pull out your phone, open the Cortana app and say, “Hey Cortana, turn off the lights,” and she’ll take care...

Link Removed If you’re like me, you use Cortana to regularly add reminders, so you don’t miss anything at work or home. Which is why I’ve asked Cortana to remind me to check out the new voice-activated speaker our partners at Harman Kardon are releasing on Sunday, October 22 – the Harman Kardon...