I built my smart home with Google; here's how it fell apart

In 2019, I thought I had my ideal smart home and it all relied on Google Home. Then it all started failing piece by piece.

I Ditched the Cloud and Upgraded My Smart Home

If you're spending more time fixing your smart home than using it, it could be time to stop relying on the cloud. Here's how.

Readers' Choice: The battle of the smart home assistants

We surveyed our readers about their favorite smart home devices, including which smart assistants they use and love.
PCMag

Walmart's Early Black Friday Deals Are Here: Save Big on Smartwatches, Speakers, Televisions, and Much More

Find the best Early Black Friday Deals for November 2025 on top tech at Walmart. Save 40% on Beats Solo 4 headphones or $60 ...
9to5Google

What’s new in Google Home app 4.3: Edge-to-edge Android design, more

Google is rolling out Home app 4.3 for Android (not yet widely available) and iOS (already live) today as a more sizable update.

Aiper Scuba X1 review: gets the job done without complexity

With an average price around $1,000 depending on where you look, the Scuba X1 is positioned as the entry-level option in ...
IEEE

Federated Mental Wellbeing Assessment Using Smartphone Sensors Under Unreliable Participation

Abstract: Today’s smartphones are equipped with sensors that can track and collect data about users’ everyday activities, which can then be transformed into behavioural indicators of users’ health and ...