Smart Home & Gadgets
Smart locks, robot vacuums, video doorbells, and wearables are everywhere — and we keep you posted on the ones worth your time. This is your daily feed of connected gadgets and home tech, with quick news on new releases and plain advice on setting them up so they actually stay connected.
We also cover the glue that holds it together: home networking, ultra-wideband (UWB) for finding things and unlocking doors, and the standards that let different brands work as one. Expect short, useful updates that help you pick gadgets that fit your life and avoid the ones that end up in a drawer.
Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6: Should You Upgrade Your Router?
Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 6 for your next router? Wi-Fi 7 is a real upgrade, but most homes won't feel it because their devices and internet plans can't take advantage. How to decide without overpaying.
What Is UWB and Why Is It in Phones, Trackers, Cars, and Smart Locks?
UWB is why your phone points an arrow to a lost tracker and your car unlocks as you approach. A simple explainer on ultra-wideband: what it is, where it shows up, and why its precision is a security feature.
Robot Vacuums Are Turning Into Home Cleaning Stations
Robot vacuums have become home cleaning stations that empty themselves, wash their mops and dodge obstacles. What changed, the smarter navigation, and why some maintenance still matters.
Smart Locks Are Getting More Advanced: UWB, Phone Keys, and Matter Explained
Smart locks now use UWB, phone keys and Matter for hands-free, more secure entry. Here's what those terms mean, why it beats old keyless systems, and what can still go wrong — like a dead battery.
Smart Glasses Are Back: What Makes the New Wave Different?
Smart glasses flopped a decade ago — now they're back, lighter and genuinely useful. What makes the new wave different (audio-first, real AI, live translation), and the privacy catch to watch.