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New Nest Aware vs Old: Should you upgrade?
Nest Aware has consistently been one of the best cloud storage services for security cameras, althou…
June 30, 2020 10:02 am BST -
The new HomeKit features in iOS 14
Facial recognition and more coming to your smart home soon
June 23, 2020 2:48 pm BST -
Philips Hue Bluetooth vs Bridge
Find out the best way to control your Hue lights with our definitive guide
May 10, 2020 8:01 am BST -
Google now requires two-factor authentication for Nest devices – and not everyone is happy
Google is making two-factor authentication mandatory for all of its Nest smart home devices – and no…
May 6, 2020 12:54 pm BST -
LG accuses Beko Deutschland of ripping off its home tech – files lawsuit for patent infringement
The major electronics manufacturer has accused Beko Deutschland GmbH of copying its steam technology…
April 29, 2020 5:03 pm BST -
Sick of accidental "Hey Google" activations? A new sensitivity feature could help
Reports have indicated that the feature is well underway, with insiders confirming that the sensitiv…
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Alexa has a new voice that's designed for reading podcasts and news stories
Alexa’s new long-form speaking style is perfect for narrating news stories, podcasts and blogs, Amaz…
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Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool promises year-round healthy air
Clean your air and add humidity automatically with this new fan
April 2, 2020 3:03 pm BST -
BOXT boosts boiler installation safety during coronavirus outbreak
Dedicated service for the over-70s and those most vulnerable comes with increased safety measures
March 23, 2020 4:06 pm GMT -
Amazon is hoarding your Ring camera data
A recent data request by the BBC revealed that Amazon is keeping tabs on motion detection, frequency…
March 5, 2020 10:39 am GMT -
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued safety advice for security cam users
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has created a safety checklist for anyone still brave enou…
March 4, 2020 2:56 pm GMT -
Nest Learning Thermostat vs Nest Thermostat E
Which smart thermostat is best for you?
March 1, 2020 8:03 am GMT -
Petnet feeder 'starved my cat for a week' says furious pet owner
This week on smart home nightmares... Petnet, the company behind a range of smart pet feeders, is ap…
February 25, 2020 9:20 pm GMT -
Amazon's latest experiment could fundamentally change how we watch TV
Amazon is working on a way to make films, TV and eBooks more immersive, according to a new patent. …
February 24, 2020 12:52 pm GMT -
Ring makes 2FA mandatory and suspends third-party analytics
The Amazon-owned smart home company Ring is now requiring two-factor authentication (2FA) for all lo…
February 18, 2020 6:37 pm GMT -
This experimental bracelet stops smart speakers from eavesdropping
Smart speakers like the Google Home and Amazon Echo have a button that cuts off the microphone. They…
February 17, 2020 9:03 am GMT -
Ring doorbells and your data – all the serious issues that have hit Amazon’s home security brand
Ring has had an awful time of things over the past year, repeatedly finding itself embroiled in a ne…
February 3, 2020 4:25 pm GMT -
Surprise! Ring has been sharing customers' data with Facebook
In what is probably a shock to nobody at this point, two companies with a poor track record on secur…
January 30, 2020 10:15 am GMT -
Amazon engineer calls for Ring to be “shut down immediately and not brought back”
An Amazon software engineer has spoken out against home security acquisition Ring amidst ongoing con…
January 29, 2020 1:12 pm GMT
