Smart home hubs and gateways are used to tie together and control a whole plethora of smart home devices (thermostats, plugs, lighting, sensors, etc.) in a user-friendly way. Most of these hubs have been used for professionally fitted smart home systems. Many consumer-built systems have tended to rely on smartphone (or similar) apps to control the …
Samsung introduced its newest kitchen products at CES in January 2024, including those which include AI integration and its SmartThings connectivity to deliver an enhanced consumer experience. The most notable products in its lineup include: The 2024 Bespoke 4-Door Flex™ Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™ The updated refrigerator is packed with various innovative technologies including a …
Getting back to normal? Are we “getting back to normal”, CES 2024 suggest so. This was my 8th year attending in my current role and anecdotally it felt as busy as it ever was pre-COVID. The CEA stated that there were 135,000+ attendees, which is close to the usual 150,000+. As always there was a wide range of …
There are several interesting threads to this story (pun intended), for example: Eve systems has had significant success in the Apple ecosystem, supplying a wide range of smart home devices such as plugs, cameras, several sensors, lighting and even audio. It was established in 1999 (as Elgato), grew to a company of about 50 employees and …
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As the winter season approaches, many of us will face colder and wetter weather conditions. Smart home applications, especially smart thermostats, plugs and appliances, can offer a convenient way to warm our homes and reduce our energy bills. These smart devices can be accessed by anyone who has a smartphone, tablet, or computer with an …
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Belkin has reportedly signed a deal with Wi-Charge, an over-the-air (OTA) wireless power start up. This announcement came alongside rumours that it would be releasing two products by the end of 2022, which have since been denied by Belkin, who released a statement explaining that it has only committed to R&D on some product concepts. …
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