Tag: smart home
I tried using smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life
Ever since the pandemic, when so many people were cooped up, out of work or otherwise left to their own devices, I’ve heard one word discussed more than ever: routine. Routine has long been a brick in the foundation of a “functioning society”, but it crumbled when the scaffolding of…
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The future of home security? Eufy’s new smart lock can read you palm
Specs for a Eufy lock with palm recognition have leaked via Reddit The tech identifies you using the pattern of blood vessels in your hand The lock is likely to debut at CES 2025 in January Eufy is preparing to launch its first smart lock with palm recognition, according to…
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DJI’s next trick could be a surprise robot vacuum – and no, it sadly won’t fly upstairs
A leaked image suggests DJI could be planning to launch a robot vacuum It could be called the DJI Romo and combine a vacuum and mop It’s early days for rumors but DJI has been entering new markets lately From e-bikes to power stations, DJI has been dipping its toes…
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Gemini is coming to supercharge Google Assistant on smart displays and speakers – and here’s how it will work
Gemini is being added to older devices with Google Assistant Hidden code reveals the upgrade is coming soon The “improved Assistant” will offer more comprehensive answers Rather confusingly, Google has two smart assistants in play at the moment: Gemini and Google Assistant. For now at least, Google Assistant is sticking…
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Apple’s rumored smart home display might arrive early next year with Apple Intelligence onboard
Apple’s long-rumored smart home display might arrive as soon as March 2025 It could have a six-inch screen and run a new operating system Apple Intelligence could be front and center There is seldom a shortage of Apple rumors, but one that has been constant – and heating up in…
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One of the best robot vacuums on the market just got a lot better
Robot vacuums were supposed to make cleaning our homes easier than ever. The set-it-and-forget-it nature meant we could easily program a cleaning routine and path into our little robot, then kick back with our feet up while it did all the work. And for the most part, that’s been true.…
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