Smart Home Panels Look Like Tech, Fanora Looks Like Fine Craft
A folding fan used to say something about the person holding it, signaling taste and refinement long before anyone cared about voice assistants or smart…
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Linkind Smart Light Stick Review: Most Bulbs Glow, This One Dazzles
Most bulbs disappear once you screw them in. The Linkind Smart Light Stick refuses to. Instead of hiding inside a shade, it turns into the…
How Xiaomi made connected living feel more believable at IFA Berlin 2026
At IFA Berlin 2026, Xiaomi’s booth made a strong case for how far the company has moved beyond smartphones. Phones and personal tech were still…
Finally, a Smart Home You Can Control Without Your Phone
For some years now, the idea of a smart home has been more than just science fiction. We’ve watched lights, thermostats, speakers, security systems, and…
Do Smart Homes Need More Innovation, Or Just More Common Sense?
Yanko Design’s Design Mindset continues to spotlight the thinkers, makers, and brands shaping the future of design. Now in Episode 23, the weekly podcast turns…
SwitchBot Lock Vision Series Review: Face ID for Your Front Door
You walk up to your front door with both hands full of groceries. You don’t stop. You don’t shift bags to free a thumb for…
SwitchBot Prime Day 2026: Smart Upgrades, No Installation, Up to 50% Off
Smart home products have come a long way from the days when “home automation” meant complicated setups only tech enthusiasts could manage. The best ones…
The Smart Home Trend of 2026 Is Surprisingly “Emotional Intelligence”
Trade shows usually reward the loudest promise in the room. Faster. Smarter. Smaller. Cheaper. Shenzhen’s Global Connect Show had plenty of that, but one image…
A Rolling Home Robot That Recognizes Faces and Detects Falls for $549
Smart home devices have gotten remarkably good at answering questions and playing music, but they’ve always had one big limitation: they stay put. A speaker…
27-Inch Digital Wall Calendar Shows Schedules, Then Switches to Photos
Shared calendars scatter across phones, sticky notes live on the fridge, and whiteboards never quite get updated. Most attempts to centralize family logistics involve smart…
A $999 Piece of Wood Just Became the Smartest Thing in Your Home
Picture this: you walk into someone’s house and notice what looks like a polished piece of wood mounted on the wall. You’d probably think it’s…
Aqara FP300 Detects You Even When You’re Sitting Perfectly Still
Smart home sensors have gotten pretty good at detecting when you walk into a room, but they’re still terrible at knowing when you’re actually there….