
Ugreen and Anker Launch Local AI Smart Home Hubs with Built-in NAS
IFA 2025 sees the rise of privacy-focused hubs that combine on-device AI, voice control, and network storage to take on cloud-dependent ecosystems.

IFA 2025 sees the rise of privacy-focused hubs that combine on-device AI, voice control, and network storage to take on cloud-dependent ecosystems.

Europe's biggest tech show returns with AI-everywhere, next-gen gadgets, and record attendance as 200,000 visitors converge on Berlin.

WiiM's open, versatile smart speaker challenges Apple's HomePod 2 — and it's now 15% off.

The WALL-E-style bot now lets you point at a mess or talk to it directly, while a roundup of experts weighs in on the best robot vacuums for 2026.

Rechargeable, cordless design allows use anywhere; supports Matter and smart features like text-to-effect.

The new portable fan offers up to 70 hours of runtime, native Matter connectivity, and enhanced airflow for indoor and outdoor use.

With a massive 21-inch display, Matter/Thread support, and a $80 discount, Amazon's largest smart display aims to be the centerpiece of the modern connected home.

At CES 2026, SwitchBot and others debut 3D facial recognition and Matter-compatible smart locks, promising frictionless entry—but concerns over privacy and cost linger.

At $399, the first Matter-over-Thread lock from Schlage uses ultra-wideband for reliable auto-unlock and supports Apple Home Key, with Google and Samsung on the way.

A $500 countertop appliance promises ‘the good ice’ — soft, chewable nuggets — with app control and fast production, targeting iced coffee enthusiasts and summer hosts.