smart home

Drones, Alexa Plus, and iPad Air Deal: Amazon’s Big Push

Amazon pushed three major updates in one week: drone delivery expansion, free Alexa Plus for Fire TV, and a rare iPad Air price cut. Here's what each move signals about the company's strategy.

By Julian Park | August 19, 2026

Apple App Store EU Rules Reset Its Fight With Brussels

Apple overhauls its App Store terms for the European Union, aiming to close its long-running dispute with Brussels. The brief also covers a Galaxy Buds 3 Pro discount, Firefox's new AI search features, Tesla's Cybercab launch plans, and the Coyote vs. Acme saga.

By Noor Hassan | August 18, 2026

Reddit AI Videos, Apple’s ATT Fix, and ABC’s Trend Show

Reddit tests AI-generated videos and podcasts from text posts, Apple faces new tracking prompt rules in Germany, and ABC News launches a trend-driven livestream. Here's what changed and why it matters.

By Avery Cole | August 18, 2026

Smart Home Gadgets Get Smarter as Gaming Nostalgia Cashes In

A new word game, a discounted smart speaker, Sonos lockscreen controls, and a Supreme-branded handheld all point to one trend: companies monetizing daily habits and nostalgia.

By Priya Kapoor | August 17, 2026

What Zipline Deal Means for Owners: Uber Eats Drone Delivery

Uber teams up with Zipline to bring drone delivery to Uber Eats, targeting one million daily flights by 2029. Here is what the partnership means for accessibility, noise, repairability, and long-term value.

By Mei Tanaka | August 17, 2026

Whisker’s AI Litter Robot Can’t Tell Your Cats Apart

Whisker's $899 Litter-Robot 5 Pro promises AI-powered cat recognition and health tracking, but a six-month test found it struggles to tell two cats apart. Here's what that gap means for smart home buyers and multi-pet households.

By Julian Park | August 17, 2026

Matic Cues Brings Gesture Control to Robot Vacuums

Matic's new gesture and voice control feature lets owners point at messes for instant spot-cleaning, arriving just before a price hike. Meanwhile, Instagram debuts a divisive new logo, Microsoft merges its Copilot apps, and OpenAI loses another top executive.

By Noor Hassan | August 13, 2026