Google adds Gemini-powered Live Search to Home, letting users ask AI about live camera feeds while rolling out Nest lock controls, new automations, and mesh updates.

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A digital key standard from the folks that brought you Matter, Aliro introduces a universal system for smart locks. Here's how it will change your smart home.

In true Google fashion, the tech giant is not afraid to terminate hardware devices when it feels they have run their course. In 2024, at least seven products entered Google's graveyard, including the ...

Why this is important: Smart-home systems rely on accurate recognition and dependable automation. When a camera randomly warns you about wildlife indoors or imagines visitors who don’t exist, it ...

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Turning your mundane house into a smart home is no quick activity and can come with some headaches if you rush it or don't ...