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fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

4 Business Ideas That Serve the World's Wealthiest Age Group

The growing senior population presents significant opportunities in technology aimed at enhancing their quality of life and independence.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Visionary Broadband partners with eero to launch Wi-Fi 7

Visionary Broadband will offer eero Wi-Fi 7 devices to enhance fiber internet service for high-bandwidth households starting in early April.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alright mate?': Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

We've eliminated the need for that Alexa-speak, such as 'turn on bedroom lamp two', you can just speak naturally. Alexa+ knows you, your home, your family. And is available anywhere, any time, as life does not happen in a chat box.
Arsenal
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone - here's why it's not working yet

Ikea's affordable Matter-over-Thread smart home products face significant connectivity and onboarding issues across multiple platforms despite promising accessibility and reliability.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Week With Skylight's Calendar 2 Has Me Converted

Skylight's new 15-inch Calendar 2 offers a mid-sized digital calendar option that syncs with existing calendars, but requires full family commitment to maximize its features and utility.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Nosh Robotics' $1,500 robot chef doesn't need any help with dinner

All users need to do is load their ingredients into the robot's tray then select a recipe. The Nosh One adds the ingredients into its pot at the appropriate time, stirs everything, uses AI to monitor the ingredients with a built-in camera, and completes the meal without needing any intervention along the way.
Everyday cooking
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

iRobot's Roomba Mini can clean where its larger robovacs can't reach

At just 9.5-inches in diameter, the new Roomba Mini is half the size of iRobot's entry-level 105 series robovacs that launched last March, allowing the vacuum to access and clean spaces that are too narrow for larger robots.
Roam Research
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Architects Say Touchscreens Ruined the Smart Home. Now They're Going Back to Buttons

High-end residential design increasingly favors analog controls and hidden technology over visible smart home interfaces, driven by user frustration, reliability concerns, and aesthetic preferences.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google's Home's latest feature is Gemini-powered 'Live Search' for cameras

We launched Gemini for Home in Early Access specifically to learn from real-world usage. With millions of you now testing and shaping this experience every day, we're pushing regular voice improvements to address your feedback.
Gadgets
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Ardie Tavangarian eyes disaster-prone markets for his fire-resistant homes

Arya Group founder builds fire-resistant luxury home in Pacific Palisades using steel framing, specialized materials, and AI-powered fire detection systems as proof of concept for post-wildfire reconstruction.
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fromSFGATE
11 months ago
LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Tech Mogul Lists Ultramodern Miami Smart Home With 'Next-Generation' Amenities for $5 Million

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Home of the Day: Quiet West Hollywood contemporary pumps up the volume

A recently remodeled 1941 West Hollywood home features an eight-zone Elan entertainment system with distributed audio, smartphone control, and high-end speakers throughout, priced at $1.395 million.
fromSFGATE
11 months ago
LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Tech Mogul Lists Ultramodern Miami Smart Home With 'Next-Generation' Amenities for $5 Million

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

When Bob and Renee Nunn married and...

Bob and Renee Nunn built a 10,200-square-foot Queen Anne Victorian house on 20 acres near Thousand Oaks, blending classic exterior architecture with modern interior conveniences, listed at $8.5 million.
Wellness
fromElite Traveler
3 months ago

How to Biohack Your Home for Supercharged Health

Engineering the home as a curated ecosystem—adjusting light, air, materials, scent, and smart tech—can measurably support physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
8 months ago

WIRED Tests Dozens of Air Purifiers a Year. Here's What We, and You, Should Look For

Accessibility features like handles and wheels are essential for moving air purifiers easily.
Digital life
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Making Your Rental a Smart Home: 5 Key Ideas

Smart home technology offers convenience, efficiency, and safety for renters with portable and easy-to-install devices.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Hackers Hijacked Google's Gemini AI With a Poisoned Calendar Invite to Take Over a Smart Home

AI can be hacked to manipulate smart devices, creating real-world actions without user consent.
Apple
fromZDNET
9 months ago

I tested the Ferrari of robot mowers for a month - here's my verdict

The Mammotion Luba 2 robot mower offers an easy setup and efficient lawn mowing, saving time for other weekend activities.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

EcoFlow takes on Tesla with a more powerful home battery system

EcoFlow's Ocean Pro system offers substantial energy storage, double solar capacity, and advanced energy management features to compete with Tesla's Powerwall.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
9 months ago

How to keep your home safe from burglars - essential security strategies

Implementing a combination of physical barriers and smart home security can significantly reduce the risk of burglaries.
Food & drink
fromCNET
9 months ago

This Indoor Smart Garden Lets Me Grow My Own Produce in My Small NYC Apartment, and It's $100 Off for Prime Day

Gardyn Studio is a hydroponic indoor garden that simplifies growing fresh herbs and vegetables at home.
Gadgets
fromSFGATE
10 months ago

How Healthy Is Your Home? For $550, You Can Connect To Your Smart Ring and Find Out

Smart home technology has evolved from convenience to health optimization, enhancing air quality and overall well-being.
Devices like Ultrahuman Home respond to increasing public demand for better indoor air quality monitoring.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 year ago

Why cloud dependency is not the future of home automation

There is a notable shift towards locally controlled smart home technologies driven by security and privacy concerns over cloud-dependent systems.
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