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 […]
Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
Ikea's Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few months. Despite some early connectivity issues, one […]
Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds
Big Google Home update lets Gemini describe live camera feeds ‘Live Search’ can describe what your cameras see, not just what they’ve seen. | Image: Google Google Home chief Anish Kattukaran announced several updates to the smart home platform that fix a long list of annoyances and idiosyncrasies. There’s also one noteworthy new addition: the […]
The best mobile tech announced at MWC 2026 so far
The best mobile tech announced at MWC 2026 so far Mobile World Congress 2026 opened its doors today in Barcelona, Spain, but some of the biggest announcements from the mobile-focused show were already made over the weekend. To make sure you don’t miss the best new smartphones, laptops, concepts, and accessories, we’re rounding up all […]
The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here
The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here A Galaxy smartphone using tap-to-unlock on a keypad for a Nuki smart lock. A new smart lock standard, Aliro, is bringing this functionality to all smartphones. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Aliro has officially arrived. The smart lock standard, […]
Fanttik’s foldable V10 Apex vacuum is on sale for the lowest price we’ve seen
Fanttik's foldable V10 Apex vacuum is on sale for the lowest price we've seen We spend a lot of time at The Verge talking about robot vacuums — robovacs that can mop, robovacs that perfume your home, robovacs with arms, etc., etc. — but they’re not good for everything. A reliable handheld vac is still […]
ADT just bought the company that invented Wi-Fi motion sensing
ADT just bought the company that invented Wi-Fi motion sensing ADT, the 150-year-old company best known for home security, has acquired Origin Wireless in a $170 million deal to expand the capabilities of its security and smart home offerings. Origin Wireless developed algorithms that analyze how wireless RF signals bounce around a space to detect […]
A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon’s cloud
A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon's cloud With Ring facing fierce backlash over its Search Party feature, a new program is challenging developers to move Ring doorbell footage off of Amazon’s cloud – and into users’ own devices. The Fulu Foundation, the consumer advocacy group cofounded by […]