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In Irvine, California, KB Home is selling homes with smart tech trickle-down from its KB Home ProjeKt concept house, revealed at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Image: KB Home.

KB Home Trickles Down Smart Tech from Concept Home to Production Builds

Tom Kolnowski

Shall we call it KB Homenomics? The national home builder has just trickled down smart…

Google Nest says they will not be turning off Works with Nest integrations en masse on August 31, 2019 after all. Image: Google Nest.

Google Nest Backtracks on Works with Nest Hard Line

Tom Kolnowski

Responding to fallout from developers and consumers alike, Google Nest has revised their plans for…

With the new Google Nest brand, the Works with Nest program is slated to shut down. Image: Google Nest.

Fallout Mounts from Impending Works with Nest Sunsetting

Tom Kolnowski

Following the announcement by Google and Nest of the impending sunset of the Works with…

From the new Google Nest brand, the Nest Hub Max. Image: Google Nest.

Goodbye, Google Home and Nest. Hello, Google Nest.

Tom Kolnowski

In a move to streamline the connected home accessory lines of Alphabet Inc. sister companies…

The Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery service has launched in 50 U.S. cities. Image: Digitized House.

Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery Launches with Chamberlain myQ Technology

Tom Kolnowski

Zeroing in on doorstep package theft, Amazon has partnered with garage door opener maker Chamberlain…

Sonos and IKEA announced the first products in the IKEA Symfonisk line. Image: Sonos and IKEA.

No Assembly Required: Sonos and IKEA Partner on Smart Speakers

Tom Kolnowski

It’s no secret Sonos and IKEA have been working on integrating Sonos speaker technology into…

The Amazfit Verge smart watch uses a RISC-V processor. Image: Huami.

Future Connected Home Devices Likely to be Powered by New Processor Architectures

Ted Marena

Most home-centric electronics products demand low power at cost aggressive prices. Given that, the processor…

Image: IKEA.

IKEA Smart Shades Delayed in European Union, Coming Later to U.S.

Tom Kolnowski

Update 15 March, 2019: IKEA has delayed launch of their smart shades in Europe to…

Image: Lutron.

Lutron Adds Smart Fan Control to Caséta Wireless Switch Line

Tom Kolnowski

Giving homeowners another choice for controlling air circulation in their dwellings, Lutron announced at CES…

Among new Amazon connected home products are a line of audio amplifiers and revised Echo speakers. Image: Amazon.

The Latest Connected Home Products from Amazon

Kayla Matthews

Online retailing giant Amazon recently held a hardware launch event in which it announced a…

Google Home Hub aims to be the central command center for your connected home. Image: Google.

Google Home Hub Embraces the Hybrid Connected Home

Tom Kolnowski

Making a wager on the existence of connected home life beyond pure voice activation, Google…

From the new line of hardware from Facebook, the Portal+ features smart two-way video capability on a 15-in. screen. Image: Facebook.

Facebook Bets on Smart Video Calling with Portal Displays

Tom Kolnowski

Putting a new face on the social network, Facebook has announced its Portal line of…

The Google Home Mini voice-activated speaker will soon be available in an aqua shade. Image: Google.

Google Home Mini Speaker Turns Blue with Aqua Version

Tom Kolnowski

Moving beyond the original chalk, charcoal, and coral versions, the popular Google Home Mini voice-activated…

The first Ring camera that can be used indoors or out, the Stick Up Cam is available in wired (shown), battery, and solar versions. Image: Ring.

Ring Branches out with New Stick Up Cams

Tom Kolnowski

In synchronization with product announcements from new parent company Amazon, smart doorbell pioneer Ring brought…

The Yale Assure Locks - Connected by August line of smart locks integrates Yale touch-screen smart locks with the August app. Image: Yale and August Home.