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Google integrates Gemini AI into smart home ecosystem
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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.
AWS outage leaves Eight Sleep smart bed users stuck and overheated
An Amazon Web Services outage disrupted Eight Sleep's smart beds, leaving users unable to adjust temperatures or bed positions. People reported waking up sweating or trapped in inclined positions due to the internet-dependent devices. The company apologized and announced plans for an offline mode.
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.
Samsung launches ads on its smart fridges
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Amazon announces new Echo lineup and smart home upgrades
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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.
Google unveils 2K Nest Cam indoor and outdoor security cameras
Google has released updated versions of its Nest Cam indoor and outdoor models, now featuring 2K resolution and enhanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini. These cameras offer improved detection and notifications, though advanced features require a subscription. The upgrades address long-standing limitations in resolution and app integration.
Samsung officializes ads on smart fridges via software update
Samsung has confirmed that its high-end Family Hub smart fridges will display advertisements through an upcoming software update. The update, starting this month, introduces widgets and themes that include curated ads alongside useful information like news and weather. Users can opt out, but doing so limits access to new features.
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.