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Which devices to make your home a smart home are best? Nine out of 10 adults in the U.S. are connected to the internet and more than half own a tablet computer. All you need to get started with making ...

With its upcoming smart home product range, Ikea is looking to offer shoppers affordable, user-friendly technology. “The aim is not to add technology for its own sake, but to make products that adapt ...

Ikea has a new smart home lineup that encompasses 21 products, all of which are Matter compatible. The products span lighting, sensors, remotes, and smart plugs. The Swedish furniture and home goods ...

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The global EV-charging-station market rocketed to $39.7 billion in 2024 and is compounding at 24.4% a year—a growth that echoes the early smartphone era. Yet 80% of charging happens not at public ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and displays, while its smart home cams will have AI-powered scene recognition. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...