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Meta wears Prada? Why its next-gen AR glasses may be even more fashionable than Ray-Bans

Prada's Linea Rossa glasses are an example of frames that could potentially fiit a lot of technology. Prada | Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways We expect the 3.0 version of Meta's audio-only Ray-Ban smart glasses at Meta Connect in September with several upgrades. Meta executives have teased that multiple wearables are coming this fall. There are reports that Meta will also launch a new line of AR smart glasses that have a display

Garmin Beats Apple to Market with Satellite-Connected Smartwatch

Less than a week ahead of when Apple plans to unveil the Apple Watch Ultra with satellite capabilities, Garmin introduced its own smartwatch with satellite connectivity. The Fenix 8 Pro is Garmin's first smartwatch to feature its inReach satellite and cellular connectivity. InReach is the technology that Garmin uses for its handheld navigation devices. With inReach, the Fenix 8 Pro can send location check-ins and text messages over satellite using the Garmin Messenger app. There is also incl

I Used a $400 Smart Toaster to Make Pop-Tarts and All I Got Was a Tummy Ache

As much as I love my makeshift smart home, the idea of a house where everything is internet-connected sometimes borders on the absurd. In today’s age, we have smart everything: smart fridges, smart ovens, smart vacuums, smart microwaves, smart coffee makers, and, of course, the venerable smart toaster. It’s tales of this last one that I’m going to regale you with today, since I know you’re simply burning up inside (pun intended), not knowing whether you should throw your tried-and-true toasting

Your electronics could be quietly draining energy - this gadget prevents that

Smart Wi-Fi power strips are a great way to save on your power bill. But do they pay for themselves? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Leaving devices plugged and switched on can be wasteful. Monitoring usage and remote switching helps reduce bills. This Tapo smart power strip is a great option to monitor power consumption, and at $45, it pays for itself. I have three 3D printers that are on the go a lot of the time. I

The Apple Smart Home Is Almost Here: 4 Rumored Devices Could Show Up This Month

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's important "awe dropping event" on Sept. 9 could showcase the first of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table robots to home

We Use Our Smartphones Like Laptops, So Why Do We Need Both? Here's What CNET's Survey Says

It's not uncommon to have a smartphone, a laptop and a tablet. I use all three, sometimes for many of the same tasks, like text messages, streaming and social media. The same is true for a lot of people. CNET's recent survey examines how most US adults use laptops, tablets and smartphones. Laptops are commonly used for work and educational tasks like creating and viewing documents (52%), streaming (35%) and creative work (33%). Besides texting, calls and social media, we use our smartphones fo

MentraOS – open-source Smart glasses OS

Supported Smart Glasses Works with Even Realities G1, Mentra Mach 1, Mentra Live. See smart glasses compatibility list here. Apps on Mentra Store The Mentra Store already has a ton of useful apps that real users are running everyday. Here are some apps already published by developers on the Mentra Store: Write Once, Run on Any Smart Glasses MentraOS is how developers build smart glasses apps. We handle the pairing, connection, data streaming, and cross-compatibility, so you can focus on cre

Your electronics could be costing you, even while off. Here's one way to check

Smart Wi-Fi power strips are a great way to save on your power bill. But do they pay for themselves? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Leaving devices plugged and switched on can be wasteful. Monitoring usage and remote switching helps reduce bills. This Tapo smart power strip is a great option to monitor power consumption, and at $45, it pays for itself. I have three 3D printers that are on the go a lot of the time. I

Gemini’s coming, but are you dreading the big Google Home speaker shakeup?

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. It’s been a long time coming, but Gemini will finally be rolling out to Google Home speakers at the beginning of next month. Some consumers are undoubtedly rejoicing at the news of the far more powerful voice assistant usurping Assistant on their smart home cornerstones. But while upgrades are

Samsung's Newest AI Promises: Big Energy Savings, Strange Smart Displays and More

Samsung arrived at Berlin's IFA event with not one, not two but three different AIs to talk about in its AI Home: Future Living, Now exhibit. The brand has been hard at work expanding its definition of AI (even if some references stretch the term to its breaking point), and now has several big promises for the smart home and Samsung appliances. There were updates on the latest Galaxy AI, of course, but as smart home editor, I was especially struck by what Samsung has in mind for its home-orient

64% of People Still Don't Want a Foldable Smartphone, CNET Survey Finds

Foldables have been a staple of the smartphone release cycle for years now, with products from companies such as Samsung, Motorola and Google. Despite the refreshingly unique form factor in a sea of mobile uniformity, the vast majority of consumers still aren't sold. According to a CNET survey, 64% of respondents say they aren't willing or interested in buying a foldable smartphone in the next year, while just 13% say they are. An additional 20% aren't sure if they want a foldable and only 3% s

These 1080p Smart Glasses Can Be Controlled With a Touch-Sensitive Ring

Smart glasses are pretty exciting right now, not just because they’re increasingly popular, but because they’re not quite mainstream yet, which means companies are still allowed to get very weird with them. It’s in that nascent zone of experimentation that you get some interesting stuff, and that definitely includes Inmo’s Air 3 AR glasses. There are lots of cool / quirky things about Inmo’s Air 3—which announced a Kickstarter as a part of IFA 2025—but my favorite thing is that it tackles one o

Our Favorite Smart Lock for Your Front Door Is Just $164 Right Now

Is your current smart lock frustrating you endlessly, like mine is? The Yale Approach Smart Lock (8/10, WIRED Review) is currently marked down to just $164 on Amazon, a healthy 32% discount on our editors' top pick for smart locks. This sale comes at a perfect time, because I was just complaining about the fingerprint reader on mine no longer working. The Yale Approach uses part of your existing deadbolt, which is great news for renters who don't want to make major changes. You'll also get to u

SwitchBot has ambitions to be the AI that powers your smart home

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. AI could bring the smart home closer to the Star Trek dream: a central “computer” that runs your home. At IFA this week, SwitchBot — best known for its button-pushing robots — is debuting a product that lays the groundwork for at leas

SwitchBot launches three AI-powered smart home products — including a pair of robots

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It was inevitable that AI would be everywhere at IFA this year, but the smart home is where we’re really seeing action. SwitchBot, known for its quirky and clever home gadgets, launched three new AI-powered products this week: a smart

Is Apple Coming for Our Homes? All the Rumored Smart Home Products Ahead of This Month's Event

For the past year, reports have made it clear that Apple is planning to release its own line of devices for smart home and home security. The only question is when. With Apple's big "awe-dropping" fall event only days away, it's time to start hoping. On Sept. 9, we'll see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and probably new AirPods, too. But Apple may also make a surprise announcement about a security camera, smart display and more home tech. Could it be too early for the rumors to come true?

A New Wave of Smart Glasses Are Coming, but Will They Get Better Fast Enough?

Meta Ray-Bans are one of the most fascinating new pieces of lifestyle tech I've encountered in years -- when I'm wearing them, that is. I don't always have my black Meta Ray-Bans on my face, and there's a good reason for that. Battery life isn't good enough, and it's getting worse over time. On a recent trip to the UK, I wore them to the beach and got a low-battery warning after just one long walk in the tide pools. As impressive as smart glasses are, the battery issues are just some of the pr

Huawei launches second trifold smartphone at $2,500 as it looks to cement comeback

Huawei on Thursday launched the second generation of its trifold smartphone, as the Chinese tech giant looks to cement its comeback in its home market and dip its toe back overseas. The Shenzhen-headquartered tech firm took the wraps off of the Huawei Mate XTs, which starts at 17,999 Chinese yuan ($2,520) and goes up to 21,999 yuan for the model with the largest memory. Foldable smartphones typically have one hinge that allows a user to fold the device in half. Huawei's Mate XTs is dubbed a tr

Philips’ new Hue Bridge Pro can turn your Hue lights into motion sensors

TL;DR Philips has launched the Hue Bridge Pro, a redesigned Zigbee hub that is faster and more powerful than its predecessor. The new hub supports up to 150 smart lights and 50 accessories and includes Wi-Fi connectivity. The Hue Bridge Pro also introduces Hue MotionAware, which allows existing Hue smart lights to act as motion sensors. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro has been extensively leaked over the past few weeks, and today, the company is finally launching the product. The new Philips Hue B

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The best smart LED light bulbs for 2025

Connectivity: Bluetooth or hub | White or color? Both | App features: Light schedules and automations, home and away modes, syncing with movies and music | Smart home compatibility: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri/HomeKit | Expandability: Includes outdoor lighting If you’ve done any research into smart lights, you’ve probably come across Philips Hue bulbs. The range is popular for a variety of reasons, and we agree they’re the best smart light bulbs you can get thanks to their wide compatibility,

The newest Samsung SmartThings hub ditches Z-Wave

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The hub, produced in partnership with Samsung, is the fourth generation to support the SmartThings home automation platform, and the firs

Gemini Is Going to Invade New Google Home Devices Next Month

It’s not IFA 2025 related, but Google is cooking something up for next month on Oct. 1. In a post on X, the official Made by Google account wrote, “Gemini is coming to Google Home,” suggesting that there’s new AI-powered hardware on the horizon. The post shows what appears to be a new Nest Cam. Likely, the one that Android Headlines leaked last week. The link has since been removed, but the reblogs exist on sites like 9to5Google. Is that you, Gemini? Come in and make yourself at Home 🏠 Sign up

Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US - here's what comes next

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Oura won a patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn. The competitors infringed on form factor patents, the ITC ruled on Aug. 21. Ultrahuman and RingConn smart rings can no longer be sold in the US. Oura secured a final legal victory in its patent dispute with Ultrahuman and RingConn last week. The US International Trade Commission's ruling asserts that the two competing smart ring brands infri

AI could bring us a smarter home — if we can trust it

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. The holy grail of the smart home is ambient computing — technology that disappears into the background, anticipating your needs without a word or a tap. Lights turn on as you walk in, doors unlock as you approach, coffee brews before you reach the kitchen. This is the proactive home: a space that adapts to its occupants t

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Deal: Google TV Streamer drops to $79.99, almost its record-low price

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority If your TV doesn’t have a smart TV operating system or you simply don’t like the one it comes with, a simple solution is to get a smart TV dongle or set-top box. Our favorite one is the Google TV Streamer, but it isn’t cheap at $99.99 and is not often on sale. Today is your lucky day, as it’s $20 off. Buy the Google TV Streamer for just $79.99 ($20 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” It’s only available in Porcelain. If you want

Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

When the smartphone in your pocket is loaded with a growing arsenal of safety tools—including location tracking, fall detection, and SOS alerts—it’s very tempting to adventure off the grid without back up. But if your hikes, runs, and rides regularly take you beyond the reach of cell towers, into more extreme conditions and terrain, sticking a dedicated satellite messenger in your pack might just save your life. Unlike smartphones, satellite communicators don’t rely on Wi-Fi or network coverage

My favorite cooking gadget is getting a big upgrade

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I’ve owned a Thermomix TM6 for about five years, and I use it multiple times a day for everything from making smoothies in the morning to steaming veggies for dinner, whipping up a sauce, or cooking some rice. It’s the most versatile

Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead

My happy place -- Deep in testing scam product! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Scam "power-saving" devices waste money and risk safety. Smart plugs and power strips actually cut energy costs. Monitoring usage helps reduce bills and prevent waste. People are more conscious than ever about their power bills and are looking for ways to save a few dollars each month. And while there are some practical -- mostly free -- w

These 7 smart plug hacks that saved me time, money, and energy (and how I set them up)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Remember The Clapper? The plug-in staple may have made for a catchy jingle in the 1980s, but it could also be considered as a primitive ancestor of today's smart plug -- that is, if you can say anything from a few decades ago is primitive. Smart plugs offer greater convenience than The Clapper ever did, letting you control your devices from an app on your phone, your voice, or a schedule. Also: Unplugging these 7 common ho

Best Smart Locks of 2025: Hold the Door

Smart locks are a highly visible part of your home that you'll use just about every day, so it's important to find a reliable pick that meshes well with your smart home. Here are the factors you should be thinking about as you shop. A retrofit smart lock like the August lock will replace the interior of your current lock but not the exterior keyhole or the deadbolt. CNET Full deadbolt or retrofit Most smart locks will replace your existing lock, including the interior thumbturn, the exterior