Home Assistant 2026.1 Adds Protocol Panels, Fresh Triggers & Faster Camera Streaming

What if managing your smart home felt less like a chore and more like second nature? In this walkthrough, Home Assistant ...
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I run my smart home through Gemini using plain English commands

Gemini for Home adds natural language prompting to streamline your smart home automations, and it's the biggest Google Home ...

Aqara’s New Thermostat Is Also a Home Hub, Presence Sensor, and Video Doorbell Monitor

The Thermostat Hub W200 combines many of the best features of Aqara's lineup to make a very compelling smart home thermostat.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 to use the Exynos 2600 SoC

Earlier today, Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2600 chipset, which has been rumored to be powering the upcoming Galaxy S26 devices in at least one country. Now a new report from Korea claims Samsung will ...
People

David Bromstad Opens Up About ‘Using Substances,’ Coping After Home Was Destroyed: ‘I Was in Trouble’ (Exclusive)

The longtime host gets vulnerable about past struggles and his healing journey in 'My Lottery Dream Home: David’s Happy Ending' David Bromstad opens up about "using substances" in an exclusive clip ...
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I built my entire smart home without touching the cloud

Building a local-first setup meant the control and automation logic living inside the home network. And even if the internet ...
Forbes

How To Use Home Equity To Build Wealth

Angelica Leicht is a seasoned personal finance writer and editor with nearly two decades of experience but just one goal: to help readers make the best decisions for their wallets. Her expertise spans ...
CNET

2026's Best Home Security Cameras That Don't Require Subscriptions

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. This past year, I've tested many ...
ZDNet

12+ useful Alexa commands that will save every user time at home (no subscriptions required)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and around the world, as a widely adopted virtual ...
Everyday Health

8 Best At-Home COVID-19 Tests of 2026

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Everyday Health independently vets all recommended ...
Food & Wine

The 4 Best Meat Slicers, According to Our Tests

Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé is a passionate and voraciously hungry home cook and eater. She's been writing about food in all its forms since 2014 and is a big believer that anyone can and should love to cook ...
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Best Android Shortcut Apps (Tested): Which One Actually Works for Your Use Case

Most popular Android shortcut and automation apps compared. See which app fits simple routines, power user workflows, smart ...