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Photo illustration of Amazon's 2025 hardware event showcasing new Echo speakers, Kindle Scribe updates, and 4K Ring Doorbell with Alexa AI enhancements.

Amazon announces new Echo lineup and smart home upgrades

October 01, 2025 Image generated by AI

At its fall hardware event in September 2025, Amazon unveiled four new AI-powered Echo speakers, expansions to the Kindle Scribe family, and its first 4K Ring Video Doorbell. The announcements emphasize enhanced Alexa AI features, including a new $20-per-month Alexa+ subscription for advanced capabilities. These updates aim to drive adoption of premium devices amid evolving smart home competition.

Wired reviews best mesh Wi-Fi systems for 2025

October 07, 2025 Reported by AI

WIRED magazine has tested several mesh Wi-Fi systems in a reviewer's home to identify top performers for eliminating internet dead spots. The Netgear Orbi 770 Series emerges as the best Wi-Fi 7 mesh option, praised for its easy setup and stable performance.

Illustration of a modern smart home with Google Gemini AI integration, featuring the Google Home app on a smartphone controlling Nest devices in a living room setting.

Google integrates Gemini AI into smart home ecosystem

October 02, 2025 Image generated by AI

Google has announced a significant upgrade to its smart home platform, powered by its Gemini AI model. The update includes a redesigned Google Home app and new Nest camera devices. This integration aims to enhance user control over compatible devices from the past decade.

Wired reviews Petlibro Scout smart pet camera

Wired has published a detailed review of the Petlibro Scout, a compact indoor camera designed for monitoring pets. The device combines video surveillance with interactive features to help pet owners stay connected. Priced at $100, it targets those seeking affordable smart home tech for animal care.

Logitech to disable Pop smart home buttons on October 15

October 09, 2025 Reported by AI

Logitech has announced that it will render its Pop smart home buttons inoperable starting October 15, 2025, turning the devices into e-waste for early adopters. The company launched the buttons in 2016 as a $100 starter pack for quick smart home controls. As compensation, affected customers receive a 15 percent discount coupon on select products.