Digital home news

Echo Show 5 vs Echo Spot: which Amazon smart display comes out on top?

By Henry St Leger last updated

Versus Amazon’s new smart display, the Echo Show 5, may make its other smart displays redundant.

Top Christmas gifts for pet owners

By Olivia Tambini published

Gift ideas Whether you're looking for a smart pet camera or the ultimate dog toy, we round up the best Christmas gifts for tech-savvy pet owners in 2020.

Tech Toys for kids

Top Christmas tech gifts for kids

By Cat Ellis published

Gift ideas Gifts that'll keep them entertained all year, and grow with them as they learn the basics of coding and robotics.

The Google Nest Hub Max might not need a wake word much longer

By Michael Hicks published

Codenamed 'Blue Steel', this secret feature turns on Google Assistant whenever you look at or walk by your smart display.

Ring Alarm 2nd-gen

Ring updates its all-in-one security alarm system

By David Nield last updated

Easier to install, redesigned, and with emergency response access, the new Ring Alarm replaces the old one.

Amazon Ring Always Home Cam

New Amazon drone is a camera that flies around and records your home

By Michael Hicks published

The Ring Always Home Cam can fly autonomously, take preset paths or respond to Ring Alarm alerts

Ring debuts DIY home security system that's more affordable than Nest

By Leif Johnson last updated

Ring's inexpensive do-it-yourself home security system is available for pre-order today.

Nest's new home security system aims to combine power with ease of use

By Michelle Fitzsimmons last updated

Nest's new Nest Secure alarm system wants to protect your home with a hands-off approach.

HBO Go

Kiss cable goodbye, HBO is planning a standalone web streaming service in 2015

By Kevin Lee last updated

HBO will finally, finally let you stream its shows without cable.

Google Home successor in the works according to new rumor

By Nick Pino published

Google might be ready to launch a new Nest-branded smart speaker, codenamed Prince, that’s more powerful than the Google Home.

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