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Google promises more Nest devices are on the way – but two older products have now been discontinued
By David Nield published
The Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock are no more, but Google says it is working on more hardware.

Samsung's new AI smart fridge could stop you from accidentally wasting food, and I've seen it in action
By Cat Ellis published
A dual cooling system keeps food fresh, and AI suggests recipes for items expiring soon.

IKEA's new smart home switch with Matter support just leaked – and it looks like my next impulse buy
By Mark Wilson published
A new IKEA smart home switch with Matter support has just leaked – and it should be a versatile dual-button accessory that supports Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

Amazon is experimenting with renaming Echo speakers to Alexa speakers, and it's about time
By Lance Ulanoff published
Amazon is experimenting with a different Echo name, and it's one that's so perfect I wish they'd just do it today.

Philips Hue might be working on a video doorbell, and according to a new report, we just got our first look at it
By Jacob Krol published
Philips Hue might be working on a video doorbell, according to a new report.

I'm a qualified barista, and De'Longhi's latest espresso machine could be this year's best budget buy for coffee lovers
By Cat Ellis published
The Linea Classic has everything you need to brew delicious espresso, and won't break the bank.

This Nanoleaf light strip adds Ambilight-style illumination to your gaming setup – and it's amazingly cheap
By Cat Ellis published
The Nanoleaf PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip uses USB-C rather than a camera, meaning less latency than other systems.

Setting up your Philips Hue lights is now quicker and easier than ever thanks to the latest app update
By Cat Ellis published
You can use QR codes to add multiple lights and other devices to a room at once.
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