Tag: Smart Devices
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Samsung Announces Tech Forums at CES 2026 to Spotlight AI Vision and Industry Trends
Samsung to host four Tech Forum panels at CES 2026 Samsung Electronics has announced a lineup of four moderated Tech Forum panel discussions at CES 2026, designed to highlight key industry trends and to unveil the company’s distinctive AI vision and strategy. The sessions will take place over two days, January 5–6, at the Las…
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CNET’s Complete Pet Tech Roundup: How We Test Every Device With Our Pets
Introduction: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at CNET’s Pet Tech Lab When you buy a gadget for a furry family member, you want reviews you can trust. CNET’s complete pet tech roundup is built on decades of expertise, dedicated reviewers, and a purpose-built testing environment. Our goal is simple: separate hype from real value and help you…
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CNET’s Complete Pet Tech Roundup: We Tested Every Device With Our Pets
Introduction: A Thorough, Independent Pet Tech Review Pet technology is booming, from smart feeders to interactive cameras and health trackers. But with so many devices on the market, how can buyers separate hype from real-world value? CNET’s Complete Pet Tech Roundup answers that question by putting every device to the test with our own pets,…
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Alexa+ Arrives in Canada: Amazon Unveils GenAI-Powered Voice Assistant
Introduction: A New Era for Home Assistants in Canada Amazon has rolled out Alexa+ in Canada, introducing a GenAI-powered upgrade to its popular voice assistant. This new version promises more natural language conversations, better context retention, and proactive suggestions that adapt to users’ routines. For Canadian households, Alexa+ aims to simplify everyday tasks—from smart home…
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IKEA Expands into Matter with 21 New Smart Home Products to Simplify Smart Living
IKEA embraces Matter to simplify smart homes In a bold move toward universal smart home compatibility, IKEA has announced a new line of 21 Matter-compatible devices. The collection centers on practical lighting, sensors, and control modules designed to be easy to install and use, with the aim of lowering barriers to entry for households exploring…
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Ikea Expands with 21 Matter-Over-Thread Devices for a Truly Interoperable Smart Home
Ikea launches a broader, more connected smart home collection In a bold move to simplify smart home setups, Ikea announced 21 new devices that are Matter-over-Thread capable. The expansion doubles down on the company’s commitment to interoperability, promising customers a smarter home that can connect with a wider range of devices and platforms. The collection…
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Ikea’s Big Matter Push: 21 New Smart Home Devices
Ikea expands its smart home empire with Matter In a bold move to secure a more connected home ecosystem, Ikea has unveiled a sweeping lineup of 21 new devices designed to work with Matter, the smart home standard aimed at unifying products from different brands. This push signals Ikea’s commitment to making the smart home…
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Samsung Shines at CES 2026 with CTA-Recognized Transformative Tech
Samsung Earns Multiple CTA Innovation Awards at CES 2026 Samsung Electronics has secured a prominent spotlight at CES 2026 as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recognizes its latest lineup with multiple CES 2026 Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate Samsung’s commitment to groundbreaking design, user experience, and sustainability across its broad portfolio of devices and services.…
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New Training Method Enables AI to Localise Personalised Objects Across Scenes
Overview: A step forward in personalised object localisation Researchers at MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have devised a training regime that lets generative vision-language models (VLMs) pinpoint personalised objects in novel scenes. This advances the field beyond generic category recognition to reliably locating a specific item—like a beloved pet or a unique chair—across…
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Gemini for Home: 5 Upgrades Google Says Will Redefine Smart Living
Introduction: Gemini for Home marks a new era for smart living Google’s latest revamp of the Google Home ecosystem introduces Gemini for Home, a bold shift that replaces the traditional Google Assistant with the Gemini AI in the Home app. The move is designed to streamline how you control smart devices, making interactions more natural,…