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Philips Hue SpatialAware Turns Color-Changing Lights into Motion Sensors
Philips Hue’s SpatialAware feature turns color-changing lights into motion sensors, offering practical automation without extra hardware. The update requires the Bridge Pro.
Smart TV Owners Overlook a Hidden Automation Tool: The RS-232 Port
Most people ignore the RS-232 port on their smart TV. But this serial connector can turn the TV into a powerful home automation controller.
Honor 600 Review: Blazing Display and Epic Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
The Honor 600 delivers a flagship-like display and exceptional battery life at a mid-range price. Its AI features impress but occasionally feel uncanny.
Lightning surge through coaxial cable destroys gamer's PC, highlights home wiring risks
A lightning strike entered a home through a coaxial internet cable, destroying a gaming PC and router. The incident underscores the need for whole-home surge protection beyond standard power strips.
The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.
Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.
Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.
Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.
Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages
Google's Android XR platform is nearing reality with smart glasses that leverage Android integration. The company must overcome past failures and strong competition from Apple and Meta.
Apple Pushes Smart Glasses Launch to Late 2027, Report Says
Apple's smart glasses are reportedly delayed until late 2027 as it takes a cautious approach to avoid earlier AR product pitfalls.
Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.
Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud
UK government warns that cheating using smart devices like glasses and earpieces is rising. Students risk losing all A-level grades. The threat extends beyond British schools.
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses
Meta removed a face recognition system from its Ray-Ban smart glasses after privacy concerns. The company expressed frustration over the decision.
Dyson’s Find+Follow Fan Uses AI to Track Users and Deliver Personal Cooling
Dyson’s new Find+Follow smart fan uses AI tracking to follow users and deliver targeted cool air, redefining personal cooling for summer heat.
Your Router's Guest Network Is a Security Tool Most People Ignore
The guest network on your Wi-Fi router offers more than visitor access. It can protect smart home devices and improve overall network security.
Lego and Pokémon merge physical play with digital smarts in new sets
Lego's 12 new Pokémon sets blend physical building with digital interactivity, marking a shift in smart toy design.
Inside Linear's Speed: Engineering Secrets of the Fastest PM Tool
Linear’s performance edge comes from targeted engineering choices: optimistic UI, smart caching and thread prioritization. Here is the technical breakdown.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.
Why Modular Home Security Systems Are Gaining Traction in 2026
Modular home security systems offer flexibility and no long-term contracts. This trend is reshaping how homeowners approach safety and smart home integration.
Google's Prototype AI Glasses Put Gemini in Your Line of Sight
Google's prototype Android XR glasses overlay Gemini-powered information like translation and navigation into your view. The device shows real promise but still feels like a work in progress.