by dbadmin | Mar 9, 2026 | Apple, News, SIRI, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s rumored smart home display may have been delayed yet again. Apple is reportedly still waiting for its next-generation Siri overhaul to be ready. The device could now launch around September, potentially...
by dbadmin | Mar 7, 2026 | Anker, Battery Packs, Reviews, Smart Home
Many of us have learned to live with power outages in our homes. They are often infrequent and cause no harm, but they can be a nuisance and, more importantly, can occur during bad weather or other conditions that can seriously impact our health and safety — this is...
by dbadmin | Mar 3, 2026 | Google Home, Ikea, Matter, News, Smart Home
Credit: IKEA TL;DR Many users are discovering that IKEA’s new line of Matter smart home products is buggy and unreliable. Matter’s multi-admin is a disaster and causes many issues if you try to control these lights with Google, Alexa, or Apple. Video shows all the...
by dbadmin | Feb 26, 2026 | News, Smart Home
TL;DR Nuki’s Smart Lock already has its Keypad 2 add-on which features PIN and fingerprint support. Now Nuki is teasing a new Keypad 2 that adds NFC functionality. The Keypad 2 NFC is set to launch on March 26. Anybody can open a lock with a key, but a good smart lock...
by dbadmin | Feb 24, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, Smart Home
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority At this point, my only reaction to my Google Nest Hub or Audio speakers not understanding what I asked for is to shrug. It’s a common enough occurrence that my husband and I no longer get angry or disappointed about it; we...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Privacy, Ring, Smart Home
Credit: Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Ring is pushing back after a leaked email suggested its camera network could help “zero out crime in neighborhoods.” The company says the remarks were broader about the future of the technology, and that does not mean...