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Thermostats
Sinopé TH1120RF programmable line-voltage thermostat review: A smarter way to control...
Most of the smart thermostats we’ve evaluated—from the likes of Nest, Honeywell, and Ecobee—are low-voltage devices designed for central HVAC systems (even if not...
Home Security
Remo+ RemoBell S video doorbell review: This one’s priced to sell,...
Remo+ had an innovative take on front-door surveillance with its over-the-door DoorCam, so we were intrigued to find out how the company would approach...
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Google Assistant’s worst feature is still having to say ‘Hey Google’
Recently, a few of us at The Verge who use Google Assistant devices in our homes started complaining about the whole “Hey...
Baidu and Xiaomi are working together on internet of things and artificial intelligence
Baidu, China’s answer to Google, and Xiaomi, which has modeled itself on the success of the America’s most successful technology manufacturer in Apple, have...
Google’s smart home sell looks cluttered and incoherent
If any aliens or technology ingenues were trying to understand what on earth a ‘smart home’ is yesterday, via Google’s latest own-brand hardware...
Conversation with Stoked Skills’ Gal Shenar: How to Monetize Your Alexa Skill While Helping...
I recently had a chance to speak with Gal Shenar, founder of voice games studio Stoked Skills, about best practices for building voice-first games....
Voice Assistants
What’s New in the Alexa Skills Kit: February 2019 Release Roundup
Editor's Note: Our monthly release roundup series showcases the latest in Alexa Skills Kit developer tools and features that can make your skills easier...
More Android TV devices add full voice control via Google Assistant, Home following Nvidia...
Last year the Nvidia Shield, Android TV’s flagship offering, added full control via Google Assistant. Now, Android TV as a whole seems to be...
Introducing New Alexa Healthcare Skills
Today, we’re excited to announce that the Alexa Skills Kit now enables select Covered Entities and their Business Associates, subject to the U.S....
‘Google Nest’ branding extends to cameras, video doorbell, thermostat, more
Google I/O finally delivered the “Nest Hub Max” smart display, and also confirmed the new Google Nest branding. Replacing Google Home, this new branding...
PlayStation Vue now lets you watch four channels at once on Apple TV
Sony is bringing PlayStation Vue’s multi-view feature, which lets users view several channels at once, to the Apple TV today. Until now,...
Smart Devices
Foxconn Wants More Visibility in the Connected Home
Many of us know Belkin for its many home electronic devices (with brands such Belkin, Linksys, Wemo, Phyn) but many of us might not...