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This smart E ink picture frame lets you talk your paintings into life with AI – and promises to last years from a single charge
By Monica J. White published
A project on Kickstarter promises to deliver a smart e-ink picture frame. Dubbed Fraimic, it lets you generate AI art with voice commands.

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is much more than just a video doorbell – but remember it's not waterproof
By Chris Price published
A chunky video doorbell powered by six AA batteries, the G410 benefits from local storage and sharp images, but is let down by lack of weatherproofing.

Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp review: a deceptively simple and affordable light with an app that could be more user friendly
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.

Want a Ring doorbell, but don't want to pay a monthly fee? Here are 3 subscription-free alternatives – tested, and recommended
By Cat Ellis published
I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are my top picks if you're looking for a video doorbell without any extra charges.

The new Google Home Speaker comes in some fun color options in the US, but elsewhere it's gray all the way
By Cat Ellis published
Not in North America? You're missing out on funky colored speaker and cameras, as well as the new Nest Doorbell.

Gemini is coming to every Google smart home device from the last decade – here's how to get early access
By Mark Wilson last updated
Google has just launched Gemini for Home, a replacement for the aging Google Assistant in smart home devices. Here's how to get an early look at the Alexa+ rival.

Pexar’s new digital photo frame features a unique wall-light display, and it looks stunning
By Timothy Coleman published
The Starlight frame shines, even in dingy rooms.

I am so tired of tech services subscription culture, and Blink's Arc is the latest example
By Lance Ulanoff published
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