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Archives for August 2025

Anker’s latest power station is compact, capable, and temporarily cheapAnker’s latest power station is compact, capable, and temporarily cheap
Nanoleaf’s new immersive TV lighting kit is better at extending what’s on screenNanoleaf’s new immersive TV lighting kit is better at extending what’s on screen
We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we?
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iRobot co-founder Colin Angle on the future of home robotics and then it’s time to learn the story of Thread.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostatsGoogle Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats
The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650
This big stick solved my smart garden connectivity problems

From coop to attic, Home Assistant’s new Z-Wave antenna helped me connect devices in the furthest corners of my domain.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Nanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school saleNanoleaf’s smart lights are cheaper than ever in its back-to-school sale
Philips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensorsPhilips Hue’s new bridge could turn your lights into motion sensors
Apple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart homeApple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
When did you last buy a company from the beach?

Ken Fairbanks found himself doing exactly that, just so he could keep his smart lights running.

In this week’s Vergecast, I chat with the new owner of Insteon about how and why he found himself buying a smart home company, and the challenges the industry faces today.

How to save a smart home companyHow to save a smart home company
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Even the lowly canister vacuum now wants access to your Wi-Fi networkEven the lowly canister vacuum now wants access to your Wi-Fi network
iRobot’s future isn’t looking upiRobot’s future isn’t looking up
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Ninja’s latest ice cream maker has never been cheaperNinja’s latest ice cream maker has never been cheaper
Surprise Matter update focuses on reliability and stabilitySurprise Matter update focuses on reliability and stability

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