GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-09-19 13:24:18

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 have bad news for ecosystem straddlers who use Google Nest products in their smart homes but rely on iPhones and Apple Home for control: the much-loved Starling Home Hub has been discontinued. In a message on its website, Starling

Topics: apple home hub nest starling

Shop Amazon

Best Home Security Systems for Renters in 2025: Compact and Movable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 14:00:00

Is it easy to add more sensors to the security system? Does it support add-ons like cameras or smart locks if you ever want to expand? Does the system integrate with your preferred smart home platform, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit? Can it work with third-party smart home devices? Is the app easy to use and intuitive for first-timers? Does it make setup easy? Can you quickly arm or disarm the system from the app? Does the security kit come with basic sensors for fro

Topics: home renters security sensor systems

Shop Amazon

Everything to Remember About ‘Gen V’ Before It Returns for Season 2

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-09-21 05:40:42

The Boys spin-off series Gen V returns for its second season this week. While we won’t grieve Prime Video for making more sequel TV series for the tongue-and-cheek superhero show that built a career on taking the piss out of DC and Marvel, we will give it grace by picking up the pieces of Gen V‘s first season so viewers are all caught up just in time for its return on September 17. Here’s everything you need to know about Gen V season one. Gen V centers on Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), a Supe wi

Topics: boys gen homelander marie season

Shop Amazon

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Home app new automation features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-22 05:49:17

One of the promises of the smart home is that it, in theory, should intelligently adapt and respond to your needs. iOS 26 provides a key upgrade in that department with new Adaptive Temperature features in the Home app to automate your thermostat. Adaptive Temperature in iOS 26’s Home app provides two benefits During the iOS 26 beta cycle, evidence in code revealed new Adaptive Temperature features in the works for Apple’s Home app. It was unknown if these features would be ready for iOS 26’s

Topics: adaptive apple home temperature thermostat

Shop Amazon

Google Wallet may soon let you favorite passes for faster access (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-22 21:12:17

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet seems to be preparing a new way to “favorite” passes. Users will be able to tap a star button to add a pass to their favorites and have it appear on the home screen. It’s unclear whether the starred or favorited passes will be highlighted somehow on the Wallet app’s home screen, or if they’ll show up directly on your phone’s home screen. Google Wallet has steadily evolved from a simple payment tool into a hub for boarding passes, transi

Topics: google home passes screen wallet

Shop Amazon

Best Home Security Cameras Without Subscriptions in 2025: No-Fee Favorites

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-22 22:00:00

Does the camera have the ability to listen to audio and initiate a two-way conversation using the app? Does the camera have night vision that can cover the space you have in mind? Is the app easy to understand, control and use to change settings? Does the camera work with your existing home security system or your preferred voice assistant? Can video be stored without fees? Is it local storage under your control or cloud storage? Do you have to purchase your own storage device? Can you share

Topics: camera home outdoor security storage

Shop Amazon

Britt Lower’s Emmy acceptance speech included a sneaky Severance easter egg [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-22 19:21:55

Actress Britt Lower took home one of the two statues awarded to Severance at the Emmy Awards last night, and her acceptance speech included a fun little easter egg. Or was it a cry for help from her innie? Watch it below. Severance didn’t win for Best Drama, but its cast got some well-deserved nods Last night at the Emmy Awards, Apple took home a total of 25 statues, most of which went to its hit comedy series The Studio. Severance, on the other hand, added two statues to the six it had alrea

Topics: acceptance home severance statues studio

Shop Amazon

I wish my web server were in the corner of my room (2022)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-20 03:05:05

Back in college I used to run part of my website from a Linux box in my room. I made it into a speech synthesiser, and people could connect to the machine to talk into my flat. (Retrospective apologies to my flatmates.) This is way back in 2000 so before smartphones, and before texting, and before always-on internet (college was an exception), and before camera phones or being able to reliably email photos let alone video. Decent text-to-speech still felt novel. We had a friend who was travell

Topics: feeling home server way website

Shop Amazon

HomePod 26 adds three new features to Apple’s smart speakers

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-23 17:57:58

Apple has released HomePod version 26, the latest software update for HomePod and HomePod mini. Here’s what’s new. Today Apple launched iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, among a variety of other new OS versions. Although HomePod version 26 contains far fewer updates and new features, it does offer three improvements. Crossfade for Apple Music AirPlay improvements Wi-Fi network switching Crossfade in Apple Music has been available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for years. But the HomePod never su

Topics: 26 airplay apple homepod new

Shop Amazon

Unplugging these 7 household devices saved me $200 a year in electricity

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-24 09:24:00

Adela Stefan / 500px / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills. TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top culprits. Small daily changes help cut energy waste and lower electricity costs. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm alw

Topics: devices energy home save use

Shop Amazon

I unplugged these 7 household devices and saved $200 a year in electricity

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-24 16:00:00

Adela Stefan / 500px / Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills. TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top culprits. Small daily changes help cut energy waste and lower electricity costs. With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm alw

Topics: devices energy home save use

Shop Amazon

How CNET Editors Save Money With Cheap Smart Gadgets in Their Own Homes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 06:00:00

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. If you're shopping for an energy-saving gadget such as a smart plug or want the added capabilities of a smart display, you probably want to snag one while still saving money. Paying hundreds for a single home device is a lot to ask. The good news? Smart tech like this can still be very cheap. That’s why my fellow CNET editors an

Topics: amazon best home photo smart

Shop Amazon

My thoughts on renting versus buying

news.ycombinator.com Miles Barr 2025-09-25 01:36:14

I’ve read numerous articles about renting versus buying and most dive into financial projections while completely missing the bigger picture. In my view, behavioral and emotional factors have a far larger impact on the financial outcomes of renting versus buying than the math. The math can always be made to “work” if you’re willing to adjust what or where you rent or buy. But the real differences aren’t captured in spreadsheets. They come from how people actually make decisions, and how those d

Topics: buy buying home investment people

Shop Amazon

The AI Label Is on Everything Now: That's a Problem for Buyers and Home Brands Alike

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 21:00:00

If there's one thing I learned from Berlin's 2025 IFA consumer tech show, it's that AI has taken over marketing, too. Even with my smart home focus, it was difficult to find a new product or announcement that didn't have "AI" somewhere in its promotion. That's a problem for the average tech enjoyer, because it's no longer clear what AI means, if it's actually AI in the modern sense (which some would argue isn't even true AI at all), or if it adds anything worth having. Read more: Promptware Thr

Topics: ai home smart tech voice

Shop Amazon

Gear News of the Week: Google’s Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-09-24 21:00:00

Google has accidentally leaked its new Nest security cameras and video doorbell line. Setup options appeared in the Google Home app for wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), as reported by Android Authority. The options now appear to have been removed, but an eagle-eyed Redditor also found the new products locked up at Home Depot, ready to go on sale. Google has already confirmed that it plans to unveil new information about th

Topics: charge google home new quick

Shop Amazon

HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s Evaporative Humidifier gets smarter with Matter 1.4 support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2025-09-25 21:00:00

SwitchBot released its Evaporative Humidifier last year, and it’s now even better thanks to newly upgraded firmware that includes Matter 1.4 support. The update brings faster setup and better cross-platform compatibility for a device type that is typucally stuck as a “dumb appliance” in your house. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. Unlike a lot of humidifiers, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier uses cold

Topics: home homekit humidifier matter switchbot

Shop Amazon

Google Home notifications go missing on Pixel 10, but Google’s working on a fix

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-26 13:27:54

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Many Pixel 10 users report they’re not receiving notifications from the Google Home app on their new phone. Fixes like force-stopping the app or clearing its data work briefly before issues return, often after a reboot. Google has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a solution. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our latest exclusiv

Topics: 10 google home notifications pixel

Shop Amazon

Pokémon Pokopia looks like Animal Crossing for Pokémon fans and I'm here for it

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-26 13:12:39

In one of the most unexpected announcements of today's Nintendo Direct, Game Freak revealed Pokémon Pokopia, a game that is clearly inspired by the Animal Crossing series. When Pokopia is released sometime next year, you'll assume the role of a Ditto determined to make a comfortable home for their friends. This Ditto has assumed the form of a human, and as they meet new Pokémon, they'll learn abilities they can use to transform their community. In turn, this work will lead to more Pokémon coming

Topics: ditto game home ll pokémon

Shop Amazon

These 7 smart plug hacks changed how I run my home - here's the setup

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-26 17:15:00

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

Topics: home plug plugs smart turn

Shop Amazon

Wi-Fi Router Vs Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-09-26 17:00:00

We all want a good, strong Wi-Fi signal throughout our homes, but figuring out how to achieve it without overspending can be tricky. Even once you’ve decided to replace the router from your internet service provider, do you get a new Wi-Fi router or invest in a mesh system? I covered this briefly in my router buying guide, but I’m going to dive a bit deeper here. I’ve been testing all sorts of home networking gear for years now, so I’ll break down your options, weigh up the pros and cons, and h

Topics: fi home mesh router wi

Shop Amazon

As Apple pursues AI, spare a thought for the poor HomePod

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-29 21:32:50

When the video kicking off Apple's "Awe dropping" event began yesterday, I was pleased to see a HomePod in the opening shot. I hadn't given any thought to Apple's beleaguered smart home speaker in ages, so I was all set for Tim Cook and crew to deliver an actual surprise and reveal new stuff for HomePod. When the entire presentation then passed without another peep about the product, I was disappointed, but resigned. HomePod has always been behind the curve. When smart speakers first came on th

Topics: apple home homepod smart speaker

Shop Amazon

Apple Snuck a Clue About Its Smart Home Plans Into the iPhone Air Reveal - and I Caught It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 16:45:00

Apple's "awe dropping" Tuesday event has wrapped up, and we're all still taking in the new paper-thin iPhone Air line (not everyone's in awe of it) as well as the iPhone 17 Pro. But something caught my ear in the middle of the iPhone Air announcement. Along with other connectivity support, Apple made sure to add that the iPhone Air would support Thread. In a presentation where every second and word was intentional, it means a lot that the company included it. (Preorders for the iPhone 17 Air ope

Topics: apple devices home smart thread

Shop Amazon

Distributing your own scripts via Homebrew

news.ycombinator.com Justin Searls 2025-09-28 15:36:17

Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 Distributing your own scripts via Homebrew I use Homebrew all the time. Whenever I see a new CLI that offers an npm or uv install path alongside a brew one, I choose brew every single time. And yet, when it comes time to publish a CLI of my own, I usually just ship it as a Ruby gem or an npm package, because I had (and have!) no fucking clue how Homebrew works. I'm not enough of a neckbeard to peer behind the curtain as soon as root directories like /usr and /opt are inv

Topics: brew cli formula homebrew tap

Shop Amazon

‘Wicked: For Good’ Director Jon M. Chu Promises New Songs Will Hit All the Right Notes

gizmodo.com Gordon Jackson 2025-10-01 01:43:19

As anticipation builds for Wicked: For Good, the second act to 2024’s Oscar-winning Wicked, director Jon M. Chu has revealed in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that the upcoming film will feature not one, but two new bespoke songs—that’s one tune for each witch. While Chu didn’t announce the songs’ titles, the outlet teased that the new tracks by composer Stephen Schwartz are no “mere bids for a Best Original Song nomination.” In fact, Chu says the new songs are deeply needed addition

Topics: chu glinda home questions songs

Shop Amazon

The HomePod becomes a better smart speaker with these two new features

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-10-01 05:38:18

The HomePod got short shrift at Apple’s event yesterday, which ended with barely a mention of Apple’s home speaker lineup. While we are still waiting for a rumored HomePod mini 2 to be announced, Apple is launching a software update next week which comes with two small enhancements to the HomePod experience … The software version 26 update includes a couple of changes that make the HomePod better at playing music, as well as making it easier to manage your WiFi network connection in Home app s

Topics: apple homepod music play room

Shop Amazon

Do Microcurrent Devices Actually Work? Dermatologists Share Pros and Cons

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-01 09:30:00

If you regularly watch videos of people's morning and evening routines, you've likely seen several microcurrent devices. Said to produce collagen, sculpt the face, improve skin texture and more, these at-home devices from popular brands like NuFace, ZIIP and Therabody can cost hundreds of dollars. But do they actually work? To find out, we asked dermatologists for more information about microcurrent devices' pros and cons and how they compare to professional treatments. Do microcurrent devices

Topics: device devices home microcurrent skin

Shop Amazon

How the most home-energy savvy slash their electric bills by 78%

zdnet.com Mike Lock 2025-10-01 21:37:00

Cristi Savin / iStock/ Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Level 4 is the highest level of energy maturity. The most effective cost savers cut their electric bill by four. More than half believe that their home value has increased. Catch it and use it, catch it and sell it, catch it and save it. As much as these may sound like the considerations of a commercial fisherman, it's actually the menu of options available to energy mature

Topics: energy home level power solar

Shop Amazon

Zillow’s new AI staging feature is impressively unimpressive

theverge.com Robert Hart 2025-10-01 21:00:00

Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Zillow is launching an AI-powered feature that will allow home hunters to empty the room of furniture or subtly change the design style. The intent is to make it easier to overcome the owner’s dodgy design choices and questionable furniture so

Topics: ai feature furniture home zillow

Shop Amazon

Survey shows Google Home users have high hopes from Gemini

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 09:04:33

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Home devices are in for a significant reform. On October 1, Google will announce Gemini for smart speakers and displays and subsequently replace Google Assistant with it on these devices. And we have huge expectations from this upgrade. Gemini has big shoes to fill. Google Assistant has shouldered the load of the entire breadth of commands intended for smart speakers for nearly a decade. However, the recent decline in Google Home’s ability to understa

Topics: assistant devices gemini google home

Shop Amazon

A Split-Second Hint in the iPhone Air Launch Shows Apple's Ready for the Smart Home

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-02 17:17:00

Apple's "awe dropping" Tuesday event has wrapped up, and we're all still taking in the new paper-thin iPhone Air line (not everyone's in awe of it) as well as the iPhone 17 Pro. But something caught my ear in the middle of the iPhone Air announcement. Along with other connectivity support, Apple made sure to add that the iPhone Air would support Thread. In a presentation where every second and word was intentional, it means a lot that the company included it. "So, what's Thread?" is probably yo

Topics: apple devices home smart thread

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

Tariffs kill the Starling Home Hub, Google Nest’s best bridge to Apple Home

Best Home Security Systems for Renters in 2025: Compact and Movable

Everything to Remember About ‘Gen V’ Before It Returns for Season 2

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Home app new automation features

Google Wallet may soon let you favorite passes for faster access (APK teardown)

Best Home Security Cameras Without Subscriptions in 2025: No-Fee Favorites

Britt Lower’s Emmy acceptance speech included a sneaky Severance easter egg [U]

I wish my web server were in the corner of my room (2022)

HomePod 26 adds three new features to Apple’s smart speakers

Unplugging these 7 household devices saved me $200 a year in electricity

I unplugged these 7 household devices and saved $200 a year in electricity

How CNET Editors Save Money With Cheap Smart Gadgets in Their Own Homes

My thoughts on renting versus buying

The AI Label Is on Everything Now: That's a Problem for Buyers and Home Brands Alike

Gear News of the Week: Google’s Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone

HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s Evaporative Humidifier gets smarter with Matter 1.4 support

Google Home notifications go missing on Pixel 10, but Google’s working on a fix

Pokémon Pokopia looks like Animal Crossing for Pokémon fans and I'm here for it

These 7 smart plug hacks changed how I run my home - here's the setup

Wi-Fi Router Vs Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?

As Apple pursues AI, spare a thought for the poor HomePod

Apple Snuck a Clue About Its Smart Home Plans Into the iPhone Air Reveal - and I Caught It

Distributing your own scripts via Homebrew

‘Wicked: For Good’ Director Jon M. Chu Promises New Songs Will Hit All the Right Notes

The HomePod becomes a better smart speaker with these two new features

Do Microcurrent Devices Actually Work? Dermatologists Share Pros and Cons

How the most home-energy savvy slash their electric bills by 78%

Zillow’s new AI staging feature is impressively unimpressive

Survey shows Google Home users have high hopes from Gemini

A Split-Second Hint in the iPhone Air Launch Shows Apple's Ready for the Smart Home

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising