Tag: home
Sharp’s first Alexa-ready microwave ovens are optimized for popcorn
If you’d like an Alexa-savvy microwave but would like something more advanced than the AmazonBasics model, you’re in luck — especially if you tend to snack during movies. Sharp has unveiled its first Alexa-capable countertop microwaves, the mid-size… Source
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Arlo’s Essential XL Spotlight camera can go a full year on a single battery charge
Arlo is adding two new models to its affordable Essential series of security cameras, the Essential XL Spotlight Camera and Essential Camera. The highlight of the former is a battery that can power the device for 12 months on a single charge. It also… Source
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Wink’s smart home platform faces a days-long outage
Wink’s switch to a subscription service for its smart home platform hasn’t had the best start. The company has confirmed reports (via Android Police and The Verge) of a wide-ranging outage affecting its services, including integration with Amazon Ale… Source
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Cornell’s VibroSense makes appliances ‘smart’ by tracking their vibrations
We've all been there at some point: you forget to go to the dryer when it completes a cycle, letting your clothes sit and collect wrinkles. That's just one example of inefficient home appliance use, and it's probably one that most people would like t… Source
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Eve’s HomeKit-only indoor security camera arrives on June 23rd
It’s still hard to find HomeKit-friendly security cameras, let alone ones that are focused primarily on Apple’s smart home framework, but Eve Systems is close to filling that gap. The company is shipping the HomeKit-exclusive Eve Cam indoor security… Source
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Google offers a free Nest Hub to some Aware subscribers
Google is no stranger to giving away free Assistant-capable devices, but the company's latest promotion is more interesting in that you can snag a free Nest Hub. The company has started emailing some Nest Aware subscribers in the US to offer them the… Source
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