An IT professional named Nomad discovered his parents' smart coffee maker had generated 1TB of data traffic over 10 days while monitoring their home network remotely. Most of the traffic stayed within the home network rather than going out to the internet, but it was enough to overwhelm part of their Wi-Fi access point. Nomad attributed the issue to a likely bug in the device and decided to disconnect it rather than investigate further.
dexerto.com
· 2026-10-07
The October 7, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily covered the release of iOS 27.2 beta 3 and discussed a reported partnership between Apple and LG focused on smart home technology. The podcast episode, as usual, summarized the day's top Apple-related news stories in audio format.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
A leaker who goes by pdfu has posted renders and specs for three smart home devices reportedly co-developed by Apple and LG: a rotating-keypad smart deadbolt lock, a circular smart thermostat, and a magnetic temperature/humidity sensor. The devices are expected to be formally unveiled next week, and reports suggest the lineup will also include doorbell and camera products, all branded under LG rather than Apple.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-07
Amazon has discounted the TP-Link LS1005G unmanaged 5-port gigabit Ethernet switch to $7.99, matching its lowest recorded price. The compact, fanless device requires no setup, plugging directly into a router to add four extra wired ports for devices like consoles, PCs, printers and NAS drives.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-07
Borrowers seeking small mortgages, often under $100,000, are finding it harder to secure financing even though these loans correspond to the cheapest homes on the market. A key reason is that many of the fixed costs lenders incur to originate a mortgage don't scale down with the loan size, making smaller loans less profitable to issue.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
Apple is said to be collaborating with LG on a line of smart home products, including a smart thermostat, a video doorbell, and several security cameras. Details on pricing, release timing, and branding have not been disclosed.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-07
Leaker pdfu shared assets detailing three LG smart home devices co-developed for Apple's ecosystem: a deadbolt lock with a rotating keypad and auto-unlock, a circular-display thermostat, and a standalone temperature sensor. The lock reportedly includes a lit touchpad, adjustable lock sounds, and an audio alarm for unlatched doors, while the thermostat shows humidity readouts and a 'Far Sight Display' mode.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
A leaker known as "pdfu" on X has shared new details about smart home hardware LG is reportedly building for Apple, following a Bloomberg report on the partnership. The lineup includes a Smart Deadbolt Lock with a rotating keypad, automatic unlocking and backup mechanical keys, plus a Smart Thermostat with a "Far Sight Display" and a companion temperature/humidity sensor for other rooms. Pricing and release dates remain unknown, though the devices are said to work with Apple's rumored smart home hub expected around October 13th.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
An analysis of anonymised data from millions of home network client connections across Europe found that 72.9% still use Wi-Fi 5 or earlier standards, with Wi-Fi 4 alone making up a quarter of connections. Only 27.1% of connections use Wi-Fi 6 or newer, and even on the most capable gateways, clients hit 1 Gbps or more just 5.5% of the time.
lifemote.com
· 2026-10-07
Regulatory filings show Apple is working with LG Electronics on a line of smart home accessories, including a video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, and temperature devices. These products are designed to connect with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, updated HomePod mini, and new TV set-top box, all expected in mid-October, while the LG hardware itself won't ship for several more months.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-07
Bloomberg reports Apple has partnered with LG to produce a wide range of smart home hardware, including a video doorbell, smart deadbolt, thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. The products will carry LG branding and LG will handle manufacturing and support, though Apple reportedly contributed to their design, features, and engineering. Apple's own smart home hub is expected to debut around October 13, with the LG-made accessories following later.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
A bug had prevented some users from changing smart light colors through the Google Home app and Nest speakers or displays, with the color selector and automated routines also failing. Google has now rolled out a fix, and at least one affected user on Reddit confirmed the issue was resolved.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
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