It's hard to believe that the Matter standard launched eight months ago at this point. Yes, there are still growing pains for Matter. But at least we're starting to see smart home devices with the Matter label on them. In fact, we're seeing new … [Read more...]
How Google Assistant with AI can deliver a truly smart home
After watching the Google I/O keynote last week, I noticed that Google Assistant, which has been a staple of Google's developer event for around eight years, was barely mentioned. Instead of Google Assistant being front and center, this year's … [Read more...]
I feel let down by Google’s Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock
Announced today, the Google Pixel Tablet arrives in select markets with a $499 price tag. Pre-orders begin today with availability expected in June. The 11-inch Android slate is bundled with a Charging Speaker Dock. ($129 separately), turning the … [Read more...]
TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug with Matter: Simple and mostly smart
After updating an older smart plug to support Matter in November, I tested my first Matter-certified outlet. The $19.99 TP-Link Tapo P125M supports Matter right out of the box. As a result, the setup process was essentially... boring. That's … [Read more...]
So my wife bought a smart kettle
Last week my wife decided to purchase a smart kettle. I didn't see this coming. So I was a bit shocked when a Govee Smart Gooseneck Kettle appeared on our doorstep. While she appreciates (most of) our smart home devices, she's never up and bought … [Read more...]
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