Ikea’s Dirigera smart hub just got a big Matter boost
It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s…
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Microsoft is still ignoring the AI PCs that actually matter
Should Microsoft and the PC industry have paid more attention to the GPU during the development of AI and Copilot+ PCs? After a year’s time waiting for Copilot+ PCs (and their newfangled “Neural Processing Units”…
A big smart home category is still left out of Matter
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…
Aqara has a clever solution for a vexing Matter problem
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…
Can Apple make its best Mac matter again?
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…
Linkind Matter Smart RGBTW A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
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…
Is Ikea going all-in with Matter? A leak just dropped another hint
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…
Refresh rate vs. frame rate: Why they matter for gaming performance
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.…
It doesn’t matter which OLED monitor you buy, so stop worrying
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…
This outdoor security camera brings Matter connectivity outside
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…
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