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Apple Reportedly Developing Indoor Camera That Doesn't Record Video
Apple reportedly developing indoor camera that notifies in text without recording video. Details on J450 specs and aims.
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Google Home Mini Factory Reset Requires Physical Button Operation
Discontinued Google Home Mini reset steps explained, with differences for Nest Mini and Nest Hub and re-setup tips.
AI
Apple Home AI Monitoring Features Cost Up to $60 per Month
iOS 27 adds AI summaries and search to HomeKit video. Use requires higher storage tiers at $10-$60/month, raising cost concerns.
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Anker Unveils MindBase at IFA 2026, Puts AI at the Core
Anker unveiled MindBase home hub, Anka voice assistant, audio lineup, and Qi2 chargers at IFA 2026, marking a clear shift from charging specialist.
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Just Before IFA 2026 Opens: Wi-Fi 8 and 4K Projectors Among Announcements
Ahead of IFA 2026 opening in Berlin on September 4, we round up key announcements including TP-Link's Wi-Fi 8 devices and JMGO's 4K projector.
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Samsung Ballie: App UI Leak but Release Uncertain - 5 Years of Silence
App UI images of Samsung's spherical AI robot "Ballie," announced at CES 2020 and repeatedly delayed, have leaked. Samsung has not officially canceled the project, leaving its future unclear.
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Tablets Over Smart Displays: A Practical Choice for a Kitchen Hub
A first-hand account of replacing a sluggish Google Nest Hub with an affordable Android tablet, highlighting the limits of dedicated smart displays and the advantages of versatile devices.
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Amazon Echo Follow-Up Mode: A Setting to Reduce Frustration from Repeated Wake Words
Enabling Amazon Echo's "Follow-Up Mode" eliminates the need to repeat wake words for consecutive commands, reducing user stress. A user experience improvement through a simple setting change.
AI
Unlocking All Gemini Extensions: Which Ones Are Truly Useful?
A comprehensive test of Google Gemini's extensions reveals that while smart home control might justify switching from Google Assistant, most integrations lack practicality.
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Amazon Echo Hub Gets Customizable New UI and Ring AI Search Feature
Amazon offers free update for Echo Hub. Home screen gets fully customizable layout, and Ring AI natural language video search is now supported.