SMART HOME

Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

When AI Sees Deer in Your Living Room: The Quirks of Smart Home Tech

Google's latest smart home feature, Gemini for Home, is making waves, but not always in a good way. This AI-powered tool is designed to help you keep an eye on your home by summarizing video footage and sending you notifications. However, it seems that Gemini has a bit of a learning curve when it co

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Oct 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Security: Free AI Features You Can Use Today

Home security is getting smarter, and AI is playing a big role. The problem? Many advanced AI features come with a hefty price tag. But not all of them do. Let's look at some smart home security options that offer AI features without extra costs. First up, Google Nest devices. They offer free video

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Oct 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Smart Home Upgrade: What's New and When to Expect It

Google has been busy updating its smart home features, and there's a lot to unpack. The new Google Home app is already out there, and it's got some cool new tricks. For starters, it's got three tabs at the bottom, making it easier to navigate. If you're on version 4. 0, you're good to go. The Ask H

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Oct 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Smart Home Upgrade: What's New and What's Missing

Google is making big changes to its smart home system. Starting October 1st, a new AI called Gemini will replace Google Assistant on all Google smart speakers. Gemini is designed to be more conversational and understand natural language better. It can provide more detailed responses and handle comp

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Aug 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Home Hacked Through AI Calendar Trick

Researchers found a sneaky way to trick Google's Gemini AI into controlling smart home gadgets. They did this by hiding harmful commands in calendar invites. These commands could make the AI open windows or even say cruel things to users. The trick works like this: when someone asks Gemini to read

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Jul 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Bet on Smart Homes: Why the Wait?

Apple is cooking up a new smart home gadget, but it's taking longer than expected. The main reason? Siri's personal features aren't ready yet, and this device needs them to work properly. This gadget, sometimes called a HomePod with a screen, is meant to be the brain of your smart home. It's suppos

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Jul 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Aqara's G410: A Smart Doorbell That Does It All

The Aqara G410 video doorbell has hit the market, and it's a game-changer. Priced at $129. 99, this device is packed with features that make it stand out. It supports Apple's HomeKit Secure Video and can be installed both wirelessly and with a hardwired connection. This doorbell is not just for secu

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Jul 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Echo Spot: A Smart Deal for Prime Members

Amazon's Echo Spot is making waves again, but this time it's not because of its features. The smart alarm clock is on sale for $45, a steep drop from its usual price. This deal is exclusive to Prime members and applies to all color options: Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue. The Echo Spot is not

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Jul 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Smart Shopping: Prime Day Steals Worth Your Attention

Prime Day is coming up, and it's a big deal for shoppers. Amazon's annual sale is known for huge discounts, especially on their own products. But guess what? You don't have to wait for Prime Day to start saving. There are already some fantastic deals out there, with many items reduced by 50% or more

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Alexa+ Grows: What's New and What's Next?

Amazon's Alexa+ is making waves, with over a million users now testing the upgraded AI-powered assistant. This isn't your average update; it's a big leap forward in how Alexa understands and interacts with users. The service, which started rolling out invites earlier this year, is still in early acc

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