Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google's battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance […]
Kasa’s Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop
Kasa's Matter-compatible smart plugs are on sale for $11 a pop With the smart plugs, you can schedule lights to turn on and off while you’re away on spring break. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to add smarts to your home, you […]
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here’s why it’s not working yet
Ikea tried to build a smart home for everyone — here's why it's not working yet Ikea’s new smart bulbs, sensors, and remotes use Matter-over-Thread to connect to any compatible ecosystem — including Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. In theory. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread products were supposed […]
Leaving civilization is now easier with this ‘off-grid utility core’
Leaving civilization is now easier with this 'off-grid utility core' A prototype Klumpen being tested. | Image: Himmelsfahrtskommando Klumpen isn’t an off-grid cabin, but it does provide all the utilities needed to live away from civilization comfortably. The seven-square-meter teepee is an “off-grid utility core” that provides solar-generated electricity, satellite broadband, a shower, toilet, and […]
Hands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera
Hands on with Aqara's new Matter-compatible camera The Aqara G350 is the first camera you can buy that has support for Matter. The first Matter camera is here – sort of. Camera support came to the smart home standard last year, and Aqara’s Camera Hub G350 is the first to support it. The G350, which […]
Ecovacs’ Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni robovacs are nearly 50 percent off
Ecovacs' Deebot X8 and X9 Pro Omni robovacs are nearly 50 percent off The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni offer a range of smarts for a relatively affordable price. | Image: Ecovacs If you like the idea of spring cleaning but not the part where you actually have to clean, both the Ecovacs Deebot X8 […]
Amazon’s best Echo speakers and screens just got their biggest discounts
Amazon's best Echo speakers and screens just got their biggest discounts While Amazon’s previous lineup of Echo speakers and smart displays was boring, frankly, its late 2025 hardware refresh brought better hardware, improved performance, and Alexa Plus to several models. If you feel like your room(s) could benefit from speakers to deliver tunes, audiobooks, or […]
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27 The rumored “HomePod with a screen” we’ve heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it’s on the shelf until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted as […]
Birdbuddy’s AI-powered hummingbird feeder is matching its best price to date
Birdbuddy's AI-powered hummingbird feeder is matching its best price to date Birdbuddy’s smart hummingbird feeder can capture both photo and video of your feathery friends. | Image: Birdbuddy Spring is peak bird-watching season, and if you want a closer look this year, Birdbuddy’s Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro Solar has you covered. Normally $299, Birdbuddy is […]
You can now fill your home with Ikea’s cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker
You can now fill your home with Ikea's cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker The white and green versions of Ikea’s cheap speaker have launched in the US. | Photo By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Alongside smart Lego bricks and lots of robots, one of the most anticipated gadgets announced at CES 2026 […]