Smart refrigerators have become widespread, with even budget models offering Wi-Fi connectivity and high-end versions like Samsung's Bespoke Fridge with AI featuring cameras, touchscreens, and inventory tracking. These fridges let owners monitor temperature zones, receive maintenance alerts, and use the appliance as a digital bulletin board. However, the report notes drawbacks including data collection concerns and the risk of obsolescence as software support ends.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-07
Hackers exploited vulnerable internet-connected refrigeration systems, briefly spiking temperatures at three French blood and plasma storage sites on November 2, according to the Établissement Français du Sang. The same wave of attacks hit refrigerators at supermarket chains across at least 11 European countries and previously affected hundreds of French stores and several US military commissaries, forcing large amounts of food to be discarded.
wired.com
· 2026-11-07
Gentle Monster announced its Android XR-powered smart glasses will launch in December, with pre-orders opening November 12 — the same date Warby Parker appeared to briefly reveal for its own version. Both brands, along with Samsung, are partners in Google's Android XR eyewear push, and Gentle Monster paired its reveal with a teaser for a short film directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Joaquin Phoenix. Google itself has not confirmed either launch date.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-06
Airversa has released the Humelle, a humidifier that connects to Apple Home over the Thread protocol via a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV 4K hub. The device includes a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, letting users set a target humidity in Auto Mode so it adjusts mist output automatically. It holds a 3.2-liter top-fill tank rated for up to 60 hours of runtime and projects mist roughly 40 inches high.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-06
Rocco has launched its biggest sale of 2026, offering the new Essential model for under $1,000 and the Classic for $1,495, the lowest price the Classic has reached. The sale also brings back the Classic's Icy Blue and Royal Blue colorways, which Rocco says will not return after this year, alongside a new Beige option and existing white colorways.
wired.com
· 2026-11-06
A leaker known as Smart Pikachu posted on Weibo that HONOR is working on a successor to its gimbal-camera Robot Phone, along with a separate handheld device. The tipster says the new phone is again being developed with camera maker ARRI and could arrive around Q2 2027, though translation inconsistencies leave the exact camera resolution unclear.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-06
Startup Aina has unveiled a smart ring featuring a tiny OLED screen, a microphone, and touch-capacitive controls that let wearers manage AI agents and connected devices. The ring is designed to learn user habits from a phone or PC and surface relevant prompts, such as approving an agent's action, directly on its display. It is priced at $400, available for pre-order now, and expected to ship in early 2025.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-06
The Verge has released its 2026 holiday gift guide, compiling a curated list of recommended products for shoppers to give this season. The selection spans categories including smart rings, Play-Doh-based craft kits, and music production gadgets, among other items.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-06
Google confirmed via its official Nest Community account that a daylight saving time bug affecting timers and alarms on smart home devices has been fixed. The issue surfaced after the November 1 clock change, causing devices in Canadian regions with permanent daylight saving time to display incorrect times, including Lenovo Smart Clock and Clock Essential units running an hour behind despite Google Assistant showing the correct time.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-06
Sonos announced that its new voice assistant, called Sonos 27voice, will open for early access testing on November 6 as part of this week's software update. Users must request access through the Sonos app and be approved to try it ahead of a planned full release in 2027.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-03
The Information reports Apple is working on a higher-end smart home display, codenamed J595 and possibly branded HomeView Ultra, with a 9-inch screen mounted on a robotic arm that swivels to track users during video calls. The device is said to be planned for a 2027 announcement with shipments beginning in 2028, priced around $1,000. This follows Apple's first HomeView smart display, a $299 7-inch panel launching next week.
zdnet.com
· 2026-11-03
Following the November 1 end of daylight saving time in the US, many Google Nest Hub and Nest Learning Thermostat owners report their devices' clocks shifted back an hour even in regions that don't observe the time change, according to user complaints gathered by Android Authority. The glitch has thrown off alarms, automations, and thermostat schedules, with reports surfacing from across Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-03
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