Smart Home

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

1 октября 2025 Изображение, созданное ИИ

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 Petlibro Scout smart pet camera

3 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

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

2 октября 2025 Изображение, созданное ИИ

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 best mesh Wi-Fi systems for 2025

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.

Logitech to disable Pop smart home buttons on October 15

9 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ