CES 2026: Aqara Launches U400 Smart Lock With HomeKit and Hands-Free UWB Unlocking

Juli Clover / macrumors - Smart home company Aqara today debuted its latest smart lock, the U400. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 incorporates ultra wideband (UWB) technology for more precise location-based tracking and automated door unlocking.There are few UWB smart locks on the marke…

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How Lego designed its new interactive Smart Brick

Chris Morris / fastcompany - While the Lego Group has dipped its toes into tech waters before, the company hasn’t strayed far from its analog roots. But on Monday, the 94-year-old company unveiled a new product line that embraces the digital age, without abandoning its core business.…

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LG Electronics unveils new home robot CLOiD at CES 2026

Kim Boram / co - SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it has unveiled a new...

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This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood

/u/Balance- / reddit - Mui’s long-gestating calm-tech board finally ships — and it’s a thoughtful, if very expensive, alternative to screens. One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that occasionally you get to watch a truly unique gadget go from co…

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You may never have to recharge a smart lock ever again

digitaltrends - Lockin’s V7 Max smart lock uses wireless optical charging and triple biometric security to eliminate batteries entirely, promising reliable, maintenance-free home security.The post You may never have to recharge a smart lock ever again appeared first on D…

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China cements global lead in smart vacuums as Picea acquires Roomba maker iRobot

scmp - Chinese robotics manufacturers are set to cement their dominance in the global smart vacuum market with Picea Robotics’ acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, after the US firm’s proposed sale to Amazon.com last year fell through due to regulatory hurdles.Ch…

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Major Matter 1.5 update official, finally delivering camera support & more

appleinsider - After a run of minor updates, the Connectivity Standards Alliance has officially announced Matter 1.5, bringing long-awaited support for cameras and much more.The Matter 1.5 update has been long awaitedMatter, the unifying smart home standard, has only be…

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IKEA announces new Matter-compatible smart home products

Sarah Fielding / engadget - IKEA has officially announced its range of Matter-compatible smart home products. The Swedish furniture store is releasing 21 new items under the tentpoles of lighting, sensors and control. IKEA teased these releases back in July. Part of the roll out wil…

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Shuttered robot vacuum maker Neato is ending cloud services sooner than planned

engadget - Starting soon, Neato robovac owners will no longer be able to control their devices using the app. Neato Robotics, which shut down in 2023 due to declining sales, has notified customers that "cloud services are being phased out during Q4 2025," according …

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Kohler Launches $600 iPhone-Connected Toilet Camera That Monitors Your Health Through Waste Analysis

Juli Clover / macrumors - Kohler is expanding its line of bathroom products with Dekoda, an iPhone-connected device that's designed to be attached to a toilet rim (via The Verge). The device's included "sensors" point into the toilet bowl, allowing it to analyze what goes on in th…

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Samsung brings ads to US fridges

Thomas Ricker / theverge - A software update rolling out to Samsung’s Family Hub refrigerators in the US is putting ads on the fridges for the first time. The “promotions and curated advertisements” are coming despite Samsung insisting to The Verge in April that it had “no plans” t…

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Engineer creates ‘blazingly fast’ web server powered by a disposable vape — 'VapeServer' powered by 24 MHz Arm chip with 24 kilobytes of flash, 3KB of SRAM

tomshardware - Engineer and origami artist Bogdan Ionescu has created a web server that runs on a disposable vape.

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Ecovacs Unveils Deebot X11 Omnicyclone: Here’s Canadian Pricing

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Ecovacs has launched its newest robot vacuum and mop, the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone, at IFA 2025 in Berlin. The company continues to release new robovacs with new features at a frenetic pace. The X11 is the first robot vacuum to feature GaN fast charging, al…

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Philips Hue lights get bigger, brighter, and cheaper with a major product refresh

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / theverge - Smart lighting company Philips Hue debuted a bunch of new products this week at the IFA tech show in Berlin, Germany, and most of them are available now. The launch, which is the biggest in the company’s history, includes cheaper smart lights, a new bridg…

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Aqara announces Apple-friendly doorbell, outdoor camera, video hub, and more

Thomas Ricker / theverge - Aqara’s at IFA in Berlin where it just announced a slew of new smart home products, highlighted by a new wired doorbell camera, a video recording hub for Aqara cameras, and the company’s first battery-powered camera for outdoor use. The new Doorbell Camer…

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Ecobee now has Apple Home security system integrations

appleinsider - Ecobee is expanding its security system integrations with new Apple Home support, all for the same monthly fee.Ecobee's security system can now be integrated into the Home appUsers of the Ecobee Smart Thermostat who use the Ecobee Smart Security feature n…

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Level Lock Pro review: The original invisible smart lock gets even better

appleinsider - The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes.Level Lock Pro review: The new flagship smart lock for Apple usersThe first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 202…

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Apple Developing Ring-Like Home Security Camera

Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple is still working on a Ring-like home security camera that will integrate into the Home app, reports Bloomberg. It's unclear when the camera might launch, but it could come alongside or after the smart home hub that's expected in 2026.The camera will…

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