Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice ...

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The fourth generation of the Nest Thermostat improves on the original in almost every way, and it’s still a stunner. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ...

A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...

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There's been an explosion in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools following last year's launch of ChatGPT. Now, Chatbots dominate the media limelight, AI projects number in the hundreds of ...

Easy-to-follow setup. Gorgeous on the eyes, and has three pretty finishes. Includes helpful AI-powered Smart Schedule and a temperature sensor you can place anywhere in the home. Previous Nest users ...