The UK Government recently announced a plan to mandate the inclusion of smart functionality in heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers, aiming to help consumers capitalize on cheaper energy tariffs. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to automatically adjust appliance usage, allowing consumers to
Google's decision to discontinue two of its notable smart home devices, the Google Nest Protect and the Google Nest x Yale Lock, has left many existing users pondering the reasons behind this move. However, analyzing this transition reveals Google's broader vision for the future of smart
The concern over the future of Google Assistant is growing among smart home users as Google shifts its focus to its new AI model, Gemini. As the tech giant aggressively promotes its new AI model, anxiety is rising about what this shift means for the functionality and relevance of Google
The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to address interoperability issues in Apple's technology market with the introduction of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This landmark legislation aims to prevent monopolistic practices by large technology companies, particularly targeting
Having a smart home is a convenience that more households enjoy every year. Unfortunately, with that convenience comes brand new dangers. Nearly every smart home device is accessible from the internet. This is meant to provide you, the homeowner, the convenience of monitoring and controlling your
Snapchat has announced exciting new initiatives aimed at supporting its extensive global community of over 375,000 augmented reality (AR) creators and developers. Among the updates, a standout feature is the monetization option called Challenge Tags, which provides a platform for AR developers to
