Today has been quite the day for Amazon with the company announcing an absolute barrage of new Alexa-powered devices that will take the company’s hardware and services games to a whole new level. The sheer number of announcements is quite impressive, and who knows, there may even be more yet to come!

You can now install HomePod 12.0 firmware version after Apple released it today for its smart speaker. Here are the details on it.

Apple used the end of its September 12 “Gather Round” media event to not only recap on all of the large announcements pertaining to iPhone Xs / Xs Max and Apple Watch Series 4 but to also confirm that an update to HomePod firmware is coming in the next few days.

Swedish furniture outlet Ikea already has its own line of smart lighting and now it looks like the same company is getting ready to launch its own line in HomeKit-compatible smart blinds.

The world of home automation continues to expand, especially thanks to the arrival of affordable pieces of the puzzle such as Echo Dot, Google Home Mini, and inexpensive smart plugs such as this one that can turn just about anything into a smart appliance. While there are other smart plugs out there, we think this offer is just too good to ignore. What if we told you that you could buy two smart plugs and get another for free? What if we told you that you could buy three and get two free?!

We now have a release date for the Nanoleaf Canvas – the company’s new square HomeKit- and touch-enabled light panels. Here’s when you can buy a set.

Philips Hue Siri Shortcuts and a new self-powered Hue wall switches will be arriving this year. Here’s everything we know so far.

Here’s how you can use AirPort Express as AirPlay 2 adapter with any speaker system without using its WiFi router capability.

Apple AirPort Express has added AirPlay 2 and iOS Home app support with the release of firmware 7.8 today.

Smart home enthusiasts, sit up straight and take note! A decent selection of Philips Hue smart home bulbs are being offered for sale. The sale means that you can instantly save 20% on some of the best bulbs that exist within the Hue range.

Philips has just announced two new Hue products for the TV lounge. Here’s everything you need to know.

Google looks set to increase its footprint in the smart speaker market with a new and as-yet-unannounced Amazon Echo Show-like Google Home device that has a touch screen built in.