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Smart Homes
Project CHIP-Certified Smart Home Devices Could Launch in Late 2021
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
The first Project CHIP certified smart home devices should make their way to the market right around the end of this year. Project Connected Home …
8 hours ago
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9 Reputable Smart Home Brands With Products You Can Trust
makeuseof.com - Dan Price
The modern world is moving toward all kinds of smart home automation, and the longer you hold out, the more difficult it's going to be when your day …
Mar 3, 2016
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Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen's New Speaker Is Designed to Blend Into Your Bookshelf
makeuseof.com - Romana Levko
If you want a compact home wireless speaker with a unique design and superior sound, Bang & Olufsen has you covered. The company has unveiled its …
1 day ago
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Google Home
Google Unveils New Assistant Features, Including "Find My iPhone"
makeuseof.com - Christian Zibreg
Google has unveiled a handful of new Assistant features for iOS and Android, including the ability to find a lost or misplaced iPhone with a simple …
1 day ago
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Ring Video Doorbell
How Does a Ring Doorbell Work? What You Need to Know
makeuseof.com - Simona Tolcheva
The addition of a smart doorbell is an excellent way to boost your home's security. It's a small change with a large impact. Ring offers a wide …
1 day ago
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LG Electronics
You Can Now "Inquire to Buy" LG's High-Priced Rollable TV in the US
makeuseof.com - Christian Zibreg
LG Electronics is finally making its premium-priced Signature OLED TV featuring a gorgeous 65-inch rollable OLED display available for customers in …
2 days ago
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Amazon Echo
Amazon's Newest Echo Buds Feature a Sleeker Design and Improved ANC
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Amazon has announced its second-generation Echo Buds with a sleeker and lighter design along with improved sound quality. The company has used a …
2 days ago
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Google Home
You Can Now Disable Google Home Call Alerts When You're Not at Home
makeuseof.com - Mahesh Makvana
Google Home app is receiving an update to let you prevent your smart home devices from ringing when you're not at home. You'll be able to disable Duo …
2 days ago
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Roku
Roku OS 10 Brings Instant Resume, Expanded AirPlay 2, and HomeKit Support
makeuseof.com - Christian Zibreg
Roku has released Roku OS 10, the next major update to the operating system powering various media players and TVs. Rolling out now, the update adds …
3 days ago
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Chipset
Anker Introduces an Affordable, AI-Enabled Webcam for Home Offices
makeuseof.com - Emma Roth
Anker is expanding its growing lineup of home office devices to include the PowerConf C300, a smart 1080p webcam that comes equipped with an AI …
3 days ago
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Roku
Roku Unveils the Roku Express 4K+ for Serious Streamers on a Budget
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Roku has announced the Roku Express 4K+, aiming to bring 4K streaming on a budget to your TV. Apart from 4K streaming, the streaming box can also …
3 days ago
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Roku
Roku Launches the New Voice Remote Pro With Dedicated Apple TV+ Button
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Roku has unveiled the Roku Voice Remote Pro, its latest remote featuring voice command support and a dedicated Apple TV+ button. This is the first …
3 days ago
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Tesla
Tesla Owners Discover a Childish Way to Open the Charge Port
makeuseof.com - Joe Keeley
Long gone are the days when your car was just a vehicle for getting you from A to B. Now you can use it for a giggle too. That's because it has been …
4 days ago
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HomePod
Report: Apple Is Working on a Range of New Smart Home Devices
makeuseof.com - Christian Zibreg
Apple is reportedly gearing up to advance its connected home strategy with new smart home devices, including a versatile new TV accessory that would …
4 days ago
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The 10 Best SmartThings SmartApps for Your Smart Home
makeuseof.com - Matt Hall
Using Samsung SmartThings is one of the easiest ways to turn your house into a smart home. You don't need to spend lots of money or install fancy …
May 24, 2017
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Speech Recognition
Why Is Spotify Working On a Speech Recognition System?
makeuseof.com - James Frew
Spotify, the world's largest music streaming service, has been awarded a patent for speech recognition technology to analyze a user's voice to infer …
4 days ago
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Consumer Tech
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and Video Doorbell 4 Are Now Available for Pre-Order
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Ring has announced the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Video Doorbell 4. The former packs some of the best features of the recently launched Video …
6 days ago
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Amazon Echo Dot
Is the Amazon Echo Studio Worth the Extra Money?
makeuseof.com - Simona Tolcheva
The Amazon Echo Studio firmly occupies the top end of the company's smart speaker lineup.It offers top-notch sound quality, access to Amazon's …
6 days ago
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Logitech
Logitech Discontinues Its Harmony Line of Universal Remotes
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Logitech has axed its Harmony remote lineup for good. There were a lot of speculations and rumors about Logitech killing its universal Harmony …
Apr 10
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Samsung
Samsung Officially Launches Its New SmartTag+ Trackers
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy SmartTag+ after first announcing it alongside the Galaxy S21 series in mid-January. The Galaxy SmartTag+ …
Apr 10
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Amazon Alexa
The Jabra Elite 85t Earbuds Now Support Alexa Voice Commands
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Jabra has rolled out a new firmware update for its Elite 85t wireless earbuds that adds Alexa support to them. This means you will now be able to use …
Apr 9
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Facebook
Facebook Adds Zoom and GoToMeeting Support to Portal TV
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Facebook is bringing Zoom and GoToMeeting calls support to the Portal TV, thereby allowing you to enjoy video calls on the biggest screen in your …
Apr 9
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IKEA
Ikea and Sonos Tease Wall-Mounted Speaker Artwork
makeuseof.com - Ian Buckley
Ikea has teased a new Sonos-equipped product as part of a wave of updates to its Symfonisk line. The changes, according to The Verge, include a …
Apr 7
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Consumer Tech
Ring vs. Nest: Which Smart Doorbell Brand Is Best?
makeuseof.com - Simona Tolcheva
One of the easiest ways to improve your home security is with a video doorbell. And Ring and Nest are the two most prominent names on the …
Apr 6
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Tracking Devices
Should You Buy Your Child a Fitness Tracker? The Pros and Cons
makeuseof.com - John Awa-abuon
What are the pros and cons of buying a fitness tracker for your child? This is an especially pertinent question when parents more than ever are using …
Apr 6
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Amazon Echo Show
The Amazon Echo Show 10 Now Supports Zoom Meetings
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Amazon has added Zoom support to the third-gen Echo Show 10. This means you'll be able to use the smart display for attending video calls and …
Apr 6
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Ring Video Doorbell
How to Have Alexa Greet People at Your Door
makeuseof.com - Matt Hall
Sometimes you just can't answer the door. Whether you're in the middle of an intense moment in the movie you're watching, you're out and about, or …
Apr 4
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IKEA
IKEA Launches the FÖRNUFTIG as Its First Air Purifier
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
IKEA has launched its first air purifier, the Förnuftig. The company aims to deliver clean air to someone on a tight budget and cannot afford …
Apr 4
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Google WiFi
Google Is Killing Its Wifi App and Moving Users to Google Home
makeuseof.com - Rajesh Pandey
Google is deprecating its standalone Google Wifi app and integrating its functionality with the Google Home app. The Google Wifi app was used to set …
Apr 3