Smart Home

Baseus PrimeSentinel U2 Pro Camera Uses Active Tracking Spotlights

Baseus has launched its PrimeSentinel U2 Pro security camera, featuring a motorized spotlight that physically tracks and targets moving intruders.

October 21, 2026 · 12:45 AM

Baseus Launches Outdoor Security Camera with Motion-Tracking Spotlight

Baseus has expanded its smart home lineup with the PrimeSentinel U2 Pro, featuring a motorized tracking spotlight and dual 3K lenses designed to deter intruders.

October 20, 2026 · 09:31 AM

Google Home Speakers Consume Terabytes of Data in Bizarre Bug

A persistent firmware bug is causing certain Google Home and Nest speakers to download hundreds of gigabytes of data silently.

October 20, 2026 · 05:15 AM

Decoding the Roku remote star button and what it actually does

That mysterious multi-purpose star button on your Roku remote serves several context-dependent functions, acting as both an options menu and an accessibility shortcut.

October 19, 2026 · 01:15 AM

Apple sat on boxed HomeView units for a year due to Siri delays

Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home device reportedly sat boxed up in warehouses for nearly a year because development was choked by persistent Siri software delays.

October 19, 2026 · 12:01 AM

Developer Hacks Apple TV 4K to Support Blu-ray Dolby TrueHD Atmos Audio

A clever developer has successfully routed lossless Blu-ray Dolby TrueHD soundtracks with Atmos effects to the Apple TV 4K using an open-source workaround.

October 18, 2026 · 07:45 AM

How to Build a Smart Home That Survives Internet Outages

Smart home devices often fail when Wi-Fi drops, but relying on local hubs and mesh protocols can keep your automated house running offline.

October 18, 2026 · 05:01 AM

Smart sensors and electronic noses are tackling household odors

Modern environmental sensors and IoT-connected devices are moving past simple air purifiers to actively detect, analyze, and neutralize persistent home smells.

October 17, 2026 · 11:45 AM