In practice, however, these purpose-built smart displays age poorly, and probably don't perform all the tasks you need out of ...

Discover Apple’s groundbreaking smart home hub with AI, Face ID, and customizable features. Launching spring 2026, it’s a game-changer!

Most smart home devices will work just fine on any platform if you are willing to jump through a couple of hoops. But there are a few pieces of hardware out there that, for various reasons, provide a ...

There’s nothing new about using Alexa to control your smart home, but the Echo Hub that Amazon announced today is the first Echo device to be a dedicated smart home control panel, featuring an 8-inch ...

It brings local control, powerful automations, and unmatched flexibility to any smart home, no matter how complex it becomes.

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Speaking of living rooms: You might need a bigger one as giant TVs are one of 2026’s home-tech headlines. Now that it’s just ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Svetlin Todorov Her ...

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ has improved smart home controls and conversation abilities, but the Alexa app is still buggy.

User-centred design and adaptive interfaces represent a dynamic evolution in the field of human-computer interaction, merging the principles of accessibility, inclusivity and usability with ...