The new Matter smart home standard is finally ramping up, with a number of compatible products available now and many slated to be released in the next few months. We’re keeping tabs…….

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It’s no secret that Apple’s smart home platform is trailing well behind both Amazon and Google, nor is it a surprise — there are far fewer products that work with HomeKit, and those that do tend to be more expensive than those that work with Alexa and Google Assistant.

However, Apple looks like it wants to make up that ground, starting with a smart display that would challenge the likes of the Amazon Echo Show family and Google Nest Hub Max. This iPad-like device would let you control smart home devices, play videos, and make FaceTime calls, according to a Bloomberg report (opens in new tab). The device could be then mounted to a wall or somewhere else. Apple could also be lookin…….

Smart home devices have become wildly popular over the last few years thanks to how convenient they make little everyday tasks — for example, some devices can help you build a shopping list, che…….

From Central Hall to The Venetian, Matter was the buzzword throughout CES 2023 this year, with most companies even remotely connected to the smart home loudly discussing their Matter p…….

From Central Hall to The Venetian, Matter was the buzzword throughout CES 2023 this year, with most companies even remotely connected to the smart home loudly discussing their Matter p…….

The smart home has had an interface challenge that goes back to its earliest days with The Clapper. When it comes to simple things, such as turning on your smart lights or adjusting the temperature in your home, voice control can be cumbersome and erratic, smartphone apps are fiddly and distracting, and sensors are not smart enough (y…….