[ad_1] fizkes / Shutterstock.com (Modified) Smart homes promise to make our lives easier. And while that promise may be genuine, it’s always flanked by heavy irony. Building and maintaining a smart home takes time, money, and research — it’s a hassle, and for some people, that hassle can drive the potential benefits of a smart … Read more
[ad_1] Insteon Two months have passed since Insteon randomly shut down its servers and closed its offices. But the Insteon servers have come back from the dead without any explanation. Excited users say their Insteon Alexa hubs, apps, and integrations are working again. The first is the first; We don’t know if this is permanent … Read more
[ad_1] Google is definitely an orange cat. Mariya Ilmaz / Shutterstock.com (Modified) It’s been half a year since Sonos won a patent infringement lawsuit against Google, but the companies are still bickering. In a community blog post, Google says some Pixel phones can’t set up new or recently disconnected smart home devices due to “an … Read more
[ad_1] I robot Two years ago, iRobot introduced its AI-powered Genius Home Intelligence platform that would help the company’s Roomba vacuums know where and when to clean. Now iRobot has just revealed a powerful new software platform for its vacuum cleaners: iRobot OS. The new iRobot OS is packed with great new features and appears … Read more