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IKEA ditches Zigbee for Thread going all in on Matter smart homes

news.ycombinator.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-10 16:42:17

Ikea is relaunching its smart home line in a move that will make its low-cost products work with other brands, with or without Ikea’s own hub. Starting in January, the Swedish furniture giant will release more than 20 new Matter-over-Thread smart lights, sensors, and remotes with “more new product types and form factors to come,” David Granath of Ikea of Sweden, tells The Verge in an exclusive interview. Ikea is also rebooting its audio offerings as it seeks to fill the Sonos Symfonisk-shaped h

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Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-10 16:00:00

Ikea is relaunching its smart home line in a move that will make its low-cost products work with other brands, with or without Ikea’s own hub. Starting in January, the Swedish furniture giant will release more than 20 new Matter-over-Thread smart lights, sensors, and remotes with “more new product types and form factors to come,” David Granath of Ikea of Sweden, tells The Verge in an exclusive interview. Ikea is also rebooting its audio offerings as it seeks to fill the Sonos Symfonisk-shaped h

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Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-10 19:33:14

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones 28 minutes ago Share Save Will Fyfe BBC News Share Save 'One of my friends had a smartphone when they were three or four' Parents of thousands of children have been asked not to give them a smartphone until they're at least 14 amid fears some were using devices for eight hours a day. Many schools have already banned smartphones on site but one part of the UK thinks it will be the first to have a countywide policy advising parents against g

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Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-10 14:59:18

Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones 6 hours ago Share Save Will Fyfe BBC News Reporting from Monmouthshire Share Save 'One of my friends had a smartphone when they were three or four' Parents of thousands of children have been asked not to give them a smartphone until at least 14-years-old amid fears some were using devices for eight hours a day Many schools have already banned smartphones on site but one part of the UK thinks it will be the first to have a coun

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Aqara HomeKit smart locks, cameras, and more offer Prime Day discounts of up to 38%

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2025-08-11 09:30:00

9to5Mac readers know the value of HomeKit compatibility when it comes to smart locks, security cameras, and other devices – and Aqara’s extensive product range has you covered. There’s never been a better time to buy, thanks to Amazon Prime Day discounts of up to 38% on some of the company’s most popular products … Smart Lock U100 A smart lock is one of the biggest upgrades you can give to your home, boosting security while also offering a whole new level of convenience and flexibility. The

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8 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-11 09:20:38

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop. As someone who tests Amazon gear for a living—Echo speakers, Kindles, Amazon's smart plugs, you name it—I'm always tracking what in Amazon's lineup is worth buying. I have a ton of favorites, from the best of the best, like the Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, to the Kindle Scribe and Echo Spot. It's the perfect time to shop all of those a

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Catch an all-time low price on the 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-11 17:30:48

Amazon If you’re in the market for a new TV, there’s a fantastic deal on the 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV right now. For a limited time, you can snag this impressive smart TV for just $364.99, down from its usual price of $499.99. That’s a 27% savings off the recommended retail price and the best deal we’ve ever tracked on the display. 55-inch Amazon Fire Omni QLED smart TV for $364.99 (27% off) The Amazon Fire TV is a smart choice for anyone seeking a high-quality viewing experience

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I tested the 4 most popular health trackers for a year - and they're on sale for Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-11 17:08:00

The Oura Ring is, in my opinion, the sleep and health tracker to rule them all. Not only does it track your sleep, stress, activity, and more, it also creates helpful data illustrations that encourages healthy habits, whether that's a consistent bedtime routine, daily activity, or reduced alcohol consumption. Many users, myself included, have reported changing their drinking habits after seeing their heart rate's response to a few beers late at night on Oura's graphs. Earning high sleep scores

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The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-11 17:00:00

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to stock up on smart home gear. With big price drops on all of Amazon’s many smart home brands, from Blink and Ring to Echo speakers and Eero Wi-Fi routers, plus a ton of other manufacturers getting in on the action, making your smart home better rarely gets more affordable. However, there are a lot of deals, and it’s frankly overwhelming. So, I’ve sifted through them all to find the best deals on some of my favorite smart home products. If you’re

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and on sale now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-11 21:47:30

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Save 25% on the KeySmart SmartCard during Amazon Prime Day. Just be sure to apply the on-page coupon to get the SmartCard for $30 (save $10). Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

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The Oura Ring 4 just got its first discount for Prime Day

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-08-12 05:30:00

writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge. Smartwatches aren’t for everyone. Maybe you don’t want to wear a screen-equipped gadget to bed, or you’re just after something that’s less obtrusive. Subtlety is where smart rings like the Oura Ring 4 shine, and Prime Day has knocked down its cost. It costs $296.65 ($52.35) from Amazon, which is both its best price and first significant discount. The fourth-gen

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How I used the Pixel Tablet as my smart home display - and why it's worth it at $150 off

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-12 13:34:00

On Amazon, the 128GB Google Pixel Tablet is $150 off for Prime Day, bringing the price down to a more accessible $250. Google's Pixel Tablet marked the company's return to the tablet market after some years (previous efforts included the Pixel C and Pixel Slate). While it was highly praised as a near-perfect Android tablet, its reception was underwhelming. Also: I replaced my Kindle and iPad within hours of testing this tablet - and didn't regret it The Google Pixel Tablet is an 11-inch Andro

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The Oura Ring 4 is on sale for the first time ever this Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-12 17:27:10

ZDNET's key takeaways The Oura Ring 4, the newest generation of the popular smart ring is now available at a discount for the first time ever. The Oura Ring 4 emphasizes a comfortable build with flatter and smarter sensors, more sizes, upgraded software, and an alleged eight-day battery life. The eight-day battery life is actually more like five and a half days. $399 at Amazon $399 at Best Buy more buying choices The Oura Ring 4 is discounted by up to $75 right now, on the first day of Amazon

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This Oura Ring dupe is $91 during the first day of Prime Day

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-12 17:36:33

ZDNET's key takeaways The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that's on sale right now for $91 less. It monitors your sleep, activity, stress, and vitals, and it's got a marathon battery life. The only downside is the user interface feels underdeveloped. View now at Amazon View now at Ringconn more buying choices The RingConn Gen 2 smart ring is on sale for $91 off right now, a mighty fine deal that cuts the price of the smart ring by 30%. If the Oura Ring is out of budget, this

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5 Prime Day Kindle Deals (Plus Amazon Echo Devices)

wired.com Nena Farrell 2025-08-13 02:42:21

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop. As someone who tests Amazon gear for a living—Echo speakers, Kindles, Amazon's smart plugs, you name it—I'm always tracking what in Amazon's lineup is worth buying. I have a ton of favorites, from the best of the best, like the Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, to the Kindle Scribe and Echo Spot. It's the perfect time to shop all of those a

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“AI YOUR LIFE”, Anywhere: Hisense Transforms Stadium Excitement into Home Immersion

gizmodo.com David Nield 2025-08-13 03:00:42

We’re now getting towards the business end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, with the semi-final stage imminent: Just four teams remaining, one of whom will leave the tournament with the trophy and the accolades. It’s been a wildly entertaining and action-packed series of games on the pitch, backed by cutting-edge technology off it. Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is showcasing its AI leadership at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ with the bold pitch-si

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Walmart Deals 2025 are live with a bunch of anti-Prime Day sales to shop now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-13 05:01:47

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day is usually met with competing sales from other retailers, and this year is no different. Walmart’s summer sale is back this year, competing with Prime Day and running for an extra two days. You can shop the sale at Walmart from July 8 through July 13, snagging discount

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Walmart Plus membership is 50% off, and has something Amazon doesn't: the Nintendo Switch 2

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-08-13 05:38:00

With Prime Day kicking off, consumers are flocking to Amazon for all the best deals. But one of the best things about Prime Day is all the other major retailers looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar (or better) deals on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Also: The best Prime Day deals live now Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50% ahead of its Walmart Deals event, starting on July 7 for Walmart+ members. To sweeten the d

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This smart home tech is another way Apple is falling behind in AI

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-14 17:15:05

Amazon, Google, and Samsung are all working on an exciting way to bring AI to smart homes – and Apple risks being left behind. Samsung is first to launch the new feature: the ability to use natural language to simply tell your smart home app what it is you want it to do … Samsung Smart Things is effectively the Korean company’s equivalent of HomeKit. All compatible devices can be controlled through a single app on the company’s smartphones, in exactly the same way the Home app can be used on i

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Now you can just tell SmartThings how to automate your home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-08-14 21:00:00

Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked this week, Samsung is announcing several new features coming to its smart home platform, SmartThings, including the ability to create routines using natural language. That means you’ll be able to simply tell SmartThings what you want your smart home to do, and it’ll take care of all the complicated details for you. Samsung also announced updates to its Apple Watch app, a new dark mode for the SmartThings app on iOS, and more features coming to SmartThings Find, its locat

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Ask HN: Any resources for finding non-smart appliances?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-15 09:44:04

My washing machine broke down. I need a replacement. I must avoid getting a "smart" one though. Are there any lists of products that arent "smart" so I can know which models are viable options to buy? Or other resources? I'm based in Ireland.

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Echo Spot’s Newest Model Sells at a Loss on Amazon, Prime Day Beats Black Friday Easily

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-15 02:42:05

Prime Day has become Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year, surpassing Black Friday in both hype and deals. It’s the perfect time for Amazon to drop prices on its own brands and this year, we’re seeing record lows across the board. One of the most exciting offers is on the Echo Spot, Amazon’s popular smart speaker with Alexa built in. The latest Echo Spot, which was released in 2024, is being offered for a price as low as $44, down from its regular price of $79. That’s an all-time low tha

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Right Before Prime Day, Amazon Is Clearing Out Its Own Smart Thermostat at a Record Low Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-15 05:18:43

Prime Day has become Amazon’s biggest event of the year. It’s the time when Amazon clears out inventory across all its in-house brands, from Ring and Blink security devices to Fire tablets, Kindles, and smart thermostats. If you’re looking to upgrade your smart home setup, Prime Day is the moment to get the best prices Amazon has to offer. This year, the Amazon smart thermostat is coming to an all-time low, but keep in mind that this sale is only for Prime members. Don’t worry if you haven’t si

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The Amazon Smart Plug falls to only $13 for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-15 03:01:27

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're looking for an ultra-affordable away to make a part of your home a little smarter, look no further than the Amazon Smart Plug. Prime Day deals have brought the IoT device down to just $13, which is 48 percent off its regular price. Amazon's accessory made it onto our list of

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No Need To Be a Prime Member, Amazon Is Giving You This 32″ Smart TV Almost for Free

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-15 06:18:03

The best-selling smart TV on Amazon right now isn’t from a tech giant, but Insignia, a Best Buy-owned brand. Insignia TVs have become super popular for being so trustworthy and inexpensive and this model’s Prime Day price is unbelievable. This 32″ HD Fire TV is available for only $69, down from its normal price of $129. That’s 46% off and better still is the fact that this sale is open to anyone (not just Prime subscribers). Whether you’re looking for a TV for a bedroom, guest room, kitchen or

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is tough and super thin - and it's on sale with an exclusive code

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-15 00:35:54

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Save 20% on the KeySmart SmartCard when you check out with the ZDNET exclusive promo code 'KSPRIME20' at checkout. Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly misplaced. But AirTags have a f

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Prime Day deals include the Amazon Smart Plug for only $13

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-15 05:00:12

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of the latest Prime Day event. This is 48 percent off and a record-low, as the typical price is $25. It just might be time to stock up. The Smart Plug is pretty handy. It plugs into any standard outlet and integrates with Alexa. Th

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As Samsung’s smartwatch market share drops, more than ever is riding on the Galaxy Watch 8

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-15 21:00:25

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is expected to introduce its Galaxy Watch 8 lineup at Unpacked on July 9. Earlier this year, Samsung dropped from 3rd to 4th place in global smartwatch sales. Sales in North America and Europe have been particularly hard hit. Today may be a holiday here in the US, but for mobile tech fans, the big celebration is still a few days away. Next Wednesday, on July 9, Samsung hosts its latest Unpacked event in New York City, where the company is expect

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You can still get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off and snag exclusive access to Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-08-16 09:16:32

The summer sale season is here. Plus, with Prime Day (and concurrent sales) kicking off next week, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings at every retailer as they compete for your cash. Also: The best Prime Day deals live now Perhaps the best thing about Prime Day season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, W

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Walmart’s Android 14 update for Onn devices returns after widespread bricking issues

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-18 05:08:38

Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Walmart paused the rollout of its Android 14 update for Onn streaming devices after widespread reports of bricked units. The company recently started rolling out a fresh build with update-related bug fixes to address the issue. The update is available for the Onn 4K Pro, Onn Stick, and newer Onn 4K models. Walmart recently released the long-awaited Android 14 update for its Onn 4K Pro streaming box. In a surprise move, the company also extended the updat

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IKEA ditches Zigbee for Thread going all in on Matter smart homes

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is tough and super thin - and it's on sale with an exclusive code

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You can still get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off and snag exclusive access to Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale

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