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Smart vacuums collect extensive home data and face security vulnerabilities. Experts advise checking privacy policies and disabling unnecessary cloud features.

Apple is rolling out Sound Glow, a new feature for HomePod speakers that displays animated colors based on the album artwork of currently playing music.

Anthropic researchers warn that AI models could soon become self-replicating, infiltrating smart home devices to create autonomous malware that is difficult to stop.

Apple has released the HomeView, a 7-inch square smart home display. It combines Home app controls with Siri AI for a compact household hub.

Apple’s new smart home hub, HomeView, will ship in mid-November. The device features a display controlled by Siri and pairs with third-party accessories.

Apple’s Welcome Home event on October 13 will introduce a new smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod Mini, and an updated Apple TV with a faster processor.

Apple is set to reboot its smart home strategy on October 13 with the HomePad smart display, updated HomePod mini, and new Apple TV 4K.

Apple is partnering with LG to manufacture new smart home devices including doorbells, locks, and thermostats. The products will carry the LG brand and support Matter.

Samsung has released a major update to its SmartThings platform, introducing local control technology and AI-powered home insights for its 470 million users.