On paper, the up-and-coming Matter standard appears to be an ideal solution for smart homes: a protocol that enables the competing Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other major smart-home platforms to collaborate effectively. In…
The new Matter standard is getting better at helping Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings play nice with each other, but it often does so at the expense of finer-grained features. Some Matter-enabled…
With the release of the Mac Studio in March, Apple also released its fastest processor ever. However, that chip, the M3 Ultra, is only available in the Mac Studio–it’s not available in the higher-end Mac…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely affordable Long list of features includes energy monitoring Matter support Cons App can be slightly confusing First-time setup results in a ton of emails Our Verdict The price…
Evidence is growing that Ikea is warming up to Matter over Thread, with yet another Thread-enabled Ikea device reportedly being spotted in the wild. This time, it’s a smart switch, with Homewithapple (via Notebookcheck) sharing…
Some PC gamers use the terms frame rate and refresh rate interchangeably. But while they’re related, your gaming PC’s frame rate and refresh rate measure two very different things — one fixed, the other varies.…
Looking to buy an OLED monitor? You aren’t alone. Though still relatively expensive, interest in OLED monitors is soaring and monitor makers are set to debut dozens of new OLED models in 2025. It’s shaping…
Now here’s a clever idea. An outdoor security camera that not only keeps watch over your backyard spaces, but also bathes them in Matter and Zigbee connectivity. That’s the idea behind Aqara’s Camera Hub G5…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Supports Matter over Thread Lots of access options, including an excellent fingerprint reader App is easy to master and navigate As promised, only takes four screws to install Cons…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid operation plus high-grade security certification from BHMA Wi-Fi built in, along with Matter Excellent geofencing system Cons Buggy initial setup had to be fixed with a factory reset…