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Philips Hue founder George Yianni explains why AI in smart lighting is much more than a gimmick

By Cat Ellis Published

The brand's founder and CTO explains why artificial intelligence and home lighting are a perfect fit, and what he's most excited about next.

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Google fixes setup issues for older Chromecast and Google Home devices

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.

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A nation of birdwatchers: how a network of smart bird feeders is changing the way we look at nature

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Sponsor Content Created With Birdfy

Drawing on its US smart birding community, Birdfy is building a vast dataset that can complement established studies and provide a new way to document the natural world

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Skip the pricey Sync Box — this new Philips Hue system uses a camera to sync lights with your screen

By Cat Ellis Published

Philips Hue Play Screen Sync lets you synchronize your smart lights with content from any source, including your smart TV's native streaming apps.

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A hand holding a phone showing the IKEA app next to an IKEA Liljebagge smart thermostat on a radiator
IKEA launches its first smart radiator thermostat, with Matter support

By David Nield Published

There's another IKEA smart home product to check out, and this one helps you manage temperatures at home.

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The Ring indoor cam next to the Shelly indoor camera
Shelly's new affordable security camera offers an alternative to Ring, no subscription necessary

By Rowan Davies Published

Shelly has launched a new security camera with free microSD storage and two-way audio.

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SweepLED
Researchers develop a phone add-on that spots hidden cameras in 5 seconds

By David Nield Published

SweepLED is cheap, accurate, and easy to use, and it can spot hidden cameras that other detectors can't.

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You may soon be able to add your Nanoleaf lights to a Philips Hue system

By David Nield Published

We've got another indication that a previously rumored link-up between Philips Hue and Nanoleaf is happening.

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Home appliance brand Dreame has canned its rocket-powered supercar

By Carrie Marshall Published

Dreame has cancelled its plans to make a rocket-propelled hypercar

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New Philips Hue module reportedly allows Nanoleaf integration

By Rowan Davies Published

A new Philips Hue module could let you connect your Nanoleaf lights to the Hue app.

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