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Shopping for smart home cameras and baby monitors just got safer thanks to a new cybersecurity label launching in 2025. The FCC's Cyber Trust Mark will help Americans spot products that keep hackers out.
Your next smart home device might be a personal AI assistant that knows you better than your phone does. A leading AI chip CEO says the technology is almost ready.
Apple's new $599 smart home display lets you access your digital life without constantly reaching for your phone. The device uses facial recognition and AI to give each family member a personalized experience while keeping your data secure.
A tech reporter trained her food-loving cat to play an eight-note melody on a smart piano feeder. Now Jeeves composes spontaneous tunes whenever she's upset, hungry, or wants to express her feelings.
A new startup turned the humble water heater into a learning machine that saves families hundreds of dollars by heating water when electricity is cheapest. The device predicts your shower schedule and warms up during off-peak hours, slashing energy costs without changing your routine.
After one too many power outages reset his bedside clock, a tech-savvy writer decided to build the self-setting, drift-proof clock of his dreams. Armed with a 3D printer, a Raspberry Pi, and zero soldering experience, he succeeded.
A new home solar system uses AI to learn how you use power and helps cut your energy bills automatically. The plug-and-play technology makes clean energy management simple for everyday homeowners.
When a software glitch broke nearly 100 smart home devices, Philips stepped up with free replacements for everyone affected. The company also fixed the problem so it won't happen again.
Weather device company AcuRite listened when longtime customers raised concerns about being forced onto a buggy new app. The company is now delaying its planned shutdown until the new software actually works as well as the old one.
A new LED skylight from Philips recreates natural sunlight in any room, complete with automatic sunrise-to-sunset light changes. One version even helps your body produce Vitamin D through safe UV-B technology.
Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature turns Echo speakers into bedtime helpers with calming stories, meditations, and sounds. Parents can schedule wind-down routines that start automatically 30 minutes before bedtime.
A new robot vacuum launched in Singapore tackles one of the biggest frustrations in home cleaning: getting into tight corners and edges. The MOVA V70 Ultra Complete extends its brushes and mops beyond its body to reach where traditional robot vacuums can't.