by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2026 | Belkin, News, smart bulb, Smart Home, Smart Lights
TL;DR Belkin will shut down its Wemo cloud service for smart home devices later this week. Around two dozen devices are at risk of going obsolete, but you might be eligible for a partial refund if you bought them recently. However, if your device supports Apple...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | Ikea, News, Smart Home, Smart Lamps, Smart Lights
Credit: IKEA TL;DR IKEA has published a product listing on its Swedish website for its upcoming Varmblixt LED smart lamp. The listing suggests that the lamp could cost the same as the original Varmblixt lamp. It was only a few months ago when IKEA revealed it would...
by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | Deals, News, Smart Home, SwitchBot
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority There are smart curtains and blinds out there, but most don’t look great and require more complex installations. The good news is you don’t have to switch your beloved curtains to make them smart. The SwitchBot Curtain 3 is...
by dbadmin | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Samsung, Smart Home
Credit: Samsung TL;DR Samsung has shelved Ballie, killing plans for a consumer launch that was once teased for summer 2025. Ballie has shifted from a planned retail product to an internal “active innovation platform,” meaning it’s now for Samsung’s labs. Samsung’s...
by dbadmin | Jan 6, 2026 | E-Ink, News, Smart Home
TL;DR InkPoster launched two new A1-sized color E-Ink frames at CES 2026. Both use E-Ink Spectra 6 color ePaper for a print-like impression, but feature differing aesthetics. The poster-sized frames are designed to function as fully cordless wall art, with up to a...
by dbadmin | Jan 6, 2026 | News, Promoted, Smart Home, Smart Lights
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority As revolutionary as it is, current smart lighting isn’t as intelligent as we think. Sure, you can turn lights on and off, automate them, manage them using voice commands, and even change their colors. That can’t be the...
