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Google Home Ready To Take On Amazon Echo, Available For Pre-Order At $129

Oliver Haslam·October 5, 2016

Having been originally announced at Google I/O, Google Assistant-powered Google Home is now officially ready for prime time or, at least, it will be on November 4th when it goes on sale for $129 - a full $50 cheaper than the device it goes into direct competition with - Amazon's Echo - which has been available since the year 2014.

The Best Apple HomeKit Siri-Enabled Devices And Accessories

Paul Morris·October 1, 2016

Here's a collection of some of the best Apple HomeKit-compatible and Siri-enabled home automation devices and accessories that you can get for your home.

Apple’s Siri-Powered Echo-Like Device Enters Testing Stage, Report Claims

Oliver Haslam·September 24, 2016

Google To Unveil A New WiFi Router, 4K Chromecast, Home Pricing At Its October 4 Pixel Event

Oliver Haslam·September 24, 2016

October 4th is already looking like it could be a busy day for Google, with the date already inked in for the day the company will announce its new Pixel phones - the devices which will usher in the end of the Nexus line of smartphones. While launching a couple of new devices is no mean feat, it now appears that Google will have a cavalcade of hardware to show to the world, with new Chromecast with 4K capabilities, a WiFi router, and Google Home hardware on the horizon.

Amazon Unveils New $50 Echo Dot, Brings Echo To UK And Germany

Paul Morris·September 14, 2016

After initially launching the Echo Dot earlier this year, Amazon is now back with a second-generation release that answers the questions focused on why the original Echo Dot had been out of stock in the last few months.

Philips Announces Hue Motion Sensor, Updated A19 Bulbs, Here Are The Details

Paul Morris·August 29, 2016

Smart Ceiling Fan That Supports Apple’s HomeKit Is Now Available

Oliver Haslam·August 17, 2016

We now have what we think may be the first ceiling fan to support Apple's HomeKit, with Hunter Fan Company releasing not just one, but two new fans.

Logitech Announces ‘Pop Home Switch’ To Simplify The Connected Home

M Asad·August 12, 2016

Logitech has just introduced 'Pop Home Switch', a simple hardware-based product that not only puts smart control at the fingertips of multiple users, but also ensures that everyone in the family has the power to control their smart home without having access to a connected smartphone.

Nest Gets Apple Watch App, Amazon Echo Now Supports August Smart Locks

Oliver Haslam·July 29, 2016

How To Enable 1080p Video On The Dropcam Pro

Paul Morris·July 17, 2016

Nest has officially introduced 1080p video support for Dropcam Pro owners. Here's how to go about enabling this option on Dropcam Pro, just like how it is on the Nest Cam.

Nest Announces ‘Nest Cam Outdoor’ Security Camera And New App Update, Here Are The Details

Paul Morris·July 14, 2016

Alphabet-owned Nest has finally listened to the wants and desires of connected device enthusiasts by introducing a new version of its popular Nest Cam designed for outdoor use; the Nest Cam Outdoor.

D-Link Announces HomeKit And iOS 10 Home App Supported Wi-Fi Camera

Paul Morris·June 18, 2016

New In iOS 10: iPad Can Now Act As A HomeKit Hub For Remote Access Like Apple TV

Oliver Haslam·June 16, 2016

It turns out the Apple TV isn't the only device that will be able to act as a HomeKit hub after the recent update to HomeKit in iOS 10, as according to Apple, the iPad will be able to do the same. Here are the details.

Amazon Launches Echo Simulator So You Can Test Alexa Out In Your Web Browser

Oliver Haslam·May 28, 2016

Amazon seems keen to make sure it continues to rule the home assistant market, because it has made available an online simulator to help prospective customers experience what it is like to use the Alexa-powered device within their homes.

Apple’s Siri-Powered Amazon Echo Competitor May Feature Camera For Facial Recognition

Paul Morris·May 28, 2016

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