by dbadmin | Nov 3, 2025 | Google, Google Home, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority We’re constantly monitoring the Google Home Reddit community to track user experiences — from the features people love to the problems they encounter. But for most of this year, the subreddit has been dominated by complaints,...
by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Google, Google Nest Thermostat, News, Smart Home
TL;DR Earlier this year, Google announced it would end support for the first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat on October 25, 2025. These thermostats can still be used, but you can no longer control them remotely, receive notifications, check the status...
by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Govee, News, Smart Home
Credit: Amazon TL;DR Govee just launched its new Smart Plug Outlet Extender, which combines six outlets, two USB ports, and an RGB night light in one wall-mounted hub. Two smart outlets can be controlled via app or voice, while the rest remain always on. The device is...
by dbadmin | Oct 27, 2025 | News, Samsung, Smart Home
Credit: Samsung TL;DR Samsung is starting to roll out an update to its Family Hub refrigerators in the US that will introduce a new widget that serves curated advertisements. Cover screen advertisements are scheduled to start showing up next week or later. You’ll have...
by dbadmin | Oct 24, 2025 | Deals, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ember via Amazon The Ember Smart Mug 2 is still at a record-low price, saving you 40% off the retail price. We saw this deal some days ago, but I feel compelled to remind you about it, as it is an all-time low price and happens to be my very favorite tech...
by dbadmin | Oct 22, 2025 | Deals, News, Smart Home
Credit: Ember We just recently covered a deal on the Ember Smart Cup. That was really nice, but the deal is no longer in stock on Amazon, and now we’re taking a look at a better product. The Ember Smart Mug 2 14oz is at a record-low price in one color, saving you...