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Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down amid stiff competition
Robovac maker Neato is closing as it struggles to compete against rivals like iRobot's Roomba line.
IKEA made a smart air quality sensor to track indoor pollution
IKEA has released a smart indoor air quality monitor that might improve your health.
Apple is activating the HomePod mini's dormant temperature sensor
Apple now says the HomePod mini has a temperature and humidity sensor — a feature dormant since the speaker launched.
Moen's smart sprinkler system automatically changes your lawn watering schedule
Moen has unveiled a smart sprinkler controller that changes your lawn watering on the fly, including when the weather changes.
The first Matter smart home devices are here
You can finally buy smart home devices that support Matter thanks to an update from Eve.
Amazon will bring Matter smart home support to 17 Echo devices this year (updated)
Amazon has pledged to add Matter smart home support to 17 devices this year, with more coming in 2023.
Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web
Google now lets you view all Nest cameras on the web.
The Matter smart home standard is finally available
The Matter smart home standard has finally been released, and companies like Amazon, Apple and Google are adopting it.
Google Home can now use Nest speakers to detect your presence
Your Nest speaker can now help Google Home tell whether or not you're present.
Amazon is buying iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robot vacuum
Amazon is acquiring iRobot, the creator of the Roomba robovac, for $1.7 billion.
Amazon will give Cloud Cam owners a free camera when service shuts down
Amazon is shutting down Cloud Cam service on December 2nd, but it's offering a free Blink camera in exchange.
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores
Dyson has revealed that it has an entire division that's secretly been developing robot prototypes that do household chores.
Samsung starts verifying Matter-compatible smart home devices
Samsung has started verifying some of the first smart home devices to support the new Matter standard.
TP-Link's new smart home line includes affordable 2K security cameras
TP-Link has unveiled a new line of smart home devices that include budget 2K cameras and an RGB light strip.
Google Home app updates bring simpler controls and improved privacy
Google is updating the Home app with simpler, Android-influenced controls and stronger privacy tools.
Schlage's latest smart lock works with Apple's virtual home keys
Schlage has unveiled a smart lock that opens using the virtual home keys on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Samsung's new M8 monitor has a built-in smart home hub
Samsung has unveiled a new monitor that can control your smart home, and also has a smaller curved gaming monitor.
Roomba vacuums can now clean around Christmas trees and stray shoes
iRobot's Roomba vacuums can now recognize your Christmas tree — and any loose shoes or socks.
Amazon's Alexa-powered indoor air quality monitor alerts you to pollution
Amazon has launched a Smart Air Quality Monitor that can warn of dust and pollutants inside your home.
Eero will upgrade mesh WiFi routers to support the Matter smart home standard
Eero says it will upgrade its 'modern' WiFi mesh routers to the new Matter smart home standard.
