58+ min ago   (68+ words) A voice-controlled home robot that can navigate a house, switch appliances on and off, and hold a natural conversation in multiple languages has been built for less than 10,000 rupees — roughly one-fifth of the cost of comparable commercial systems. The robot,…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago   (186+ words) You can even make Alexa snarky. The quickest method is to say, "Alexa, change your personality style." Alexa will present your options and guide you through them. If you prefer to use the app, open Devices > Your Device > Device Settings…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago   (130+ words) Multi-agent smart home systems cost 5-10x more to build than single-agent tools. The protocol powering them executes OS commands by design. And regulators haven't caught up. The era of the “free” smart home was always a myth. Sonos isn’t charging you…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago   (115+ words) Misplacing your keys, glasses, wallet or phone is one of those small domestic frustrations that almost everyone knows intimately. But for millions of older adults, and especially for people living with dementia, losing track of everyday objects is far more…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (1729+ words) Home Assistant 2026.9 has arrived for the new school year. And this time, no spectacular features that make you want to redo your entire dashboard in the evening. Instead, the team has tackled a series of small tweaks that can quickly…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago   (521+ words) Imagine walking into your kitchen, and your refrigerator doesn’t just keep the milk cold-it knows exactly what’s inside, suggests a recipe based on your dietary habits, and manages its own preservation settings. It’s not a command you give to a…...

12+ hour, 26+ min ago   (1304+ words) You are comparing two systems that both promise smart water monitoring, and the difference comes down to …...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (320+ words) The AI capability we unlocked today is Gemini Live (new voice mode) for Gmail, Docs, and Keep Talk instead of type: Search Gmail, draft in Docs, and capture notes in Keep entirely by voice Think out loud: Turn a rambling…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (33+ words) Smart gadgets are everywhere in 2026. But more features do not always mean a better device. The better question is simple: Which gadgets actually make everyday …...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (932+ words) Thursday, September 11. That is when the EU Cyber Resilience Act starts requiring smart home companies to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents to a brand-new regulatory platform. The timelines are unforgiving: 24-hour early warning, 72-hour notification, final report within…...