The update began rolling out on May 26th, according to Google. I got it this weekend, and you need iOS 16.5. and version 3.1 of the Google Home app.
With this update, all four major smart home platforms now work fully with Matter on iOS. This should make it easier to deliver on Matter’s promise of cross-platform compatibility.
As the latest entry-level Alexa smart speaker, the $40 Echo Pop packs a lot of value into a small package. It’s not as good as the Echo Dot, but it’s got looks on its side.
I just got review units of Amazon’s latest Alexa-powered smart speaker and will be putting them through their paces this weekend. Throw any questions you have about the newest (and cheapest) Echo at me in the comments below, and I’ll be sure to answer them in the review.
The M1 LED light strip is bright, colorful, and compatible with everything, thanks to Matter. But its flashiest features are only in Govee’s app.
The company is increasing the price of its monthly security camera subscription fee Cam Plus from $1.99 to $2.99, citing high credit card fees, cloud storage costs, and investing in AI as reasons (it’s all about AI nowadays, amirite?).
Even with the big increase, Wyze still offers one of the most affordable monthly options for cloud-stored video recordings, with Ring starting at $4 a month, Arlo at $5, and Google Nest at $6.
