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The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp
CES 2026 The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.
The new Google Home Speaker comes in some fun color options in the US, but elsewhere it's gray all the way
Not in North America? You're missing out on funky colored speaker and cameras, as well as the new Nest Doorbell.
'Who in the hell would want red cameras?' – details of four new Nest devices have leaked, but has Google lost the smart home race already?
Amazon's speakers, doorbells, and cameras will almost certainly be cheaper, but Gemini for Home could give Google an edge.
'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them
Google has given us a sneaky peek at a new Nest smart speaker, but what will it be, and do we really want it?
The best smart speaker: for Google, Alexa and Siri
Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.
Alexa+ rollout hits major milestone, but Amazon warns the technology is currently still ‘primitive’
Amazon’s Alexa+ AI has now rolled out to 100,000 people, but is still facing some technological hurdles.
Alexa+ early adopter gives their thoughts: "Old Alexa was hot garbage but this new one was a pleasant surprise"
The AI assistant handles natural speech well, but it's still being used as a fancy egg timer.
All your burning Alexa+ questions answered – by one of the people who built it
We asked Amazon exec Daniel Rausch all our biggest questions about Alexa+.
