Ikea has released a new update for its Dirigera smart home hub, designed to improve overall stability. Version 2.934.0 focuses mainly on improving the onboarding process for Matter-compatible devices.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones ...

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OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart ...

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Eve Systems has expanded its Matter-over-Thread lineup with the Eve Thermostat, which it just announced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The new smart thermostat is focused on local control, privacy and ...

Peyton Manning knew Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' girlfriend a long time ago, and the two share a unique college connection. During the latest ManningCast, Tennessee Volunteers football ...