The best smart locks of 2026 put to the test

We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones ...
PCMag

Need a Last-Minute Gift? Try One of These 15 Tech Steals Under $50

If you're willing to spend just a bit more, check out our list of favorite tech gifts under $100. Your giftee can power their ...
Los Angeles Times

Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here’s how to protect your vehicle

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or “push to start” vehicles, police warn, but there ...
SlashGear

Here's Every Google Home Speaker Getting Gemini AI

Until now, Google Home has been a smart home system with Google Assistant at its center. It was simple and reliable, but also fussy. You needed exact keyphrases, and memorizing them could feel akin to ...
Forbes

Amazon Alexa Vs. Google Home: Which Smart Ecosystem Is Best?

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...
Jalopnik

Keyless Car Theft Is On The Rise. Here's How To Stop Your Fob From Being Cloned

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vehicle theft is a serious problem nationwide, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that a car was stolen ...
Wired

How to Set Up a Google Home Security System

There’s no need for an expensive, professionally installed home security system for a little peace of mind. You can keep tabs on your home when you’re away, check in on your kids or pets, and ...
Engadget

Gemini for Home is the official replacement for Google Assistant on smart devices

Google is finally ready to explain how Gemini will replace Google Assistant in your smart home. The company's original voice assistant will be replaced with the aptly named Gemini for Home starting ...
TechCrunch

Google updates its Home app with Gemini smarts

Google admits that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not offered the best experience, and it now aims to change that. On Wednesday, alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming ...
PC World

The Google Home Speaker is real, but we’ll have to wait for it

Weeks after sneaking it into a product demo and teasing it on social media, Google has finally taken the wraps off its first new smart speaker in five years, but we’ll have to wait a little longer ...
TechCrunch

Google reveals its Gemini-powered smart home lineup and AI strategy

Just a day after Amazon introduced its new AI-powered Echo devices, Google debuted its refreshed lineup of Google Home and Nest devices, designed to showcase its AI assistant Gemini AI. The company ...