2025-03-28

Google will stop making the Nest Protect smoke alarm

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms [...]

2025-04-07

How to personalize your iPhone lock screen

The iPhone’s lock screen isn’t just the place you check the time or your notifications anymore — it’s a fully customizable space where you can express your personality, highlight your favorite [...]

2025-04-25

Google won't bring new Nest Thermostats to Europe

Google has announced that it will no longer be bringing new Nest Thermostats to Europe due to the "unique" requirements of heating systems in the region. The company launched its redesigned [...]

2025-01-06

Ring and Kidde launch connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Ring makes doorbells, cameras, floodlights, alarms and intercoms, a list best summed up as “stuff to keep your home safe.” The obvious omission in the lineup is smoke detectors, which is why the c [...]

2025-01-06

Gemini AI smarts are coming to Google Home to make the Assistant a better conversationalist

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The ma [...]

2025-01-30

The 2024 Google Nest Learning Thermostat is $40 off right now

Many of us in the northern hemisphere are contending with the harsh realities of winter and while the weather outside is often awful, at least we can try to be more comfortable when we're home. A [...]

2025-04-22

Our favorite Google Nest security camera is on sale for 30 percent off

Engadget's pick for the best security camera for newbies is on sale for 30 percent off. The Google Nest Security Cam has an easy setup, wide-ranging compatibility and 1080p HD video. It also does [...]

2025-03-28

Yale Unveils New Smart Lock Made for the Google Home App

Yale's latest smart lock upgrades its partnership with Google Nest and the Google Home app. [...]

2025-01-13

Nintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March

Alarmo, the most important hardware announcement Nintendo's made in the last year, will soon be available to a lot more people. Nintendo says the motion-tracking alarm clock will be able to be pu [...]