Google is bringing massive changes to its voice assistant, retiring Google Assistant and rolling out Gemini and Gemini for Home AI in its place — some would say not a moment too soon. As Google […]
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Concerns over Amazon’s Ring Security surveillance, such as its nipped-in-the-bud contract with Flock Safety or its Super Bowl Search Party commercial, have people so worried that they’ve been destroying their Ring cameras. There’s another option, […]
One reason to love smart home technology is that it helps both when you’re at home and when you’re hundreds of miles away, thanks to app controls. That allows for welcome tricks like managing your […]
Always think about the size of the safe you need before buying. Yale Safe size and capacity Always start with how much space you want inside your safe (aka capacity) and how much room you […]
Want to keep a close eye on your home when you’re not there? Tons of security cameras have advanced features like 4K video and facial recognition, but they’re essentially useless if installed incorrectly or in […]
Google is introducing a new Gemini AI feature to the Google Maps app on Thursday called Ask Maps. Described as a “conversational experience,” the feature allows users to interact naturally with the app — asking follow-up questions, rephrasing queries […]
Eufy’s cam can keep an eye on large spaces. CNET/Tyler Lacoma Lighting What sort of lighting do you want? We prefer to see long-lasting LEDs (a norm in home security these days), and broader panels […]
Meta said Wednesday that it’s launching a new suite of tools to tackle today’s social media scams on WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. These tools will be tackling fraud problems plaguing social platforms, such as the alarming […]
Keeping yourself safe in the digital age is more difficult than ever, and your home address might be more vulnerable than you realize. Your name and address have likely been traded between entities like banks […]