Aeotec announced a brand-new SmartThings-compatible hub at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin that’s sure to disappoint smart home enthusiasts with lots of Z-Wave devices. The Smart Home Hub 2 supports ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Aeotec announced its Smart Home Hub 2 at the IFA tech show this week, marking the end of an era. The ...

Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one into your ...

If you want to get your kid their own dedicated landline, there’s the Tin Can. The company sells two phones, the flagship Tin Can, which looks like a more polished version of the setup you’d see in ...

Tablet hubs may be costly and/or require minor home renovation work. Automations can remove a lot of the need for a touchscreen in the first place. Tablets do have uses, such as guests or monitoring ...

Aqara has unveiled seven new products at IFA 2025, alongside upgrades to the Aqara Home platform and HomeGuardian cloud services. Highlights include the Doorbell Camera G400 with 2K head-to-toe ...

Third Person Shooter 'Magicka scares me', says Helldivers 2's Johan Pilestedt, since it was made at a time where Arrowhead was much smaller—but he'd still like to revisit the series 'at some point' ...

I'm normally confident about the smart home's resistance to hacking, especially since the security improvements of the last several years. But now the age of AI is here, and it's brought along some ...

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The drama continues as the 2025 Week 2 NFL schedule features a number of intriguing matchups, including a rematch of Super Bowl LIX when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Chiefs (+1.5, 47) at Kansas ...

Injuries are already biting the San Francisco 49ers after two of their top players were dinged up last week in the season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks, yet the Niners are still 3-point ...