Alexa+ and Gemini for Home rebuilt voice control on AI - and put the smartest version behind a subscription. How the 2026 assistants compare, with global pricing.
Cordless AI pool robots from Beatbot and Aiper look incredible in 2026 — but corded Dolphins still clean better for less, and none of them support Matter.
Matter 1.3 added EV chargers in 2024 — but ChargePoint, Wallbox, Tesla, Emporia, and Enphase have all shipped exactly zero of them. Here's the honest 2026 buyer's guide to Level 2 home charging.
Matter 1.2 made room air conditioners a standard smart-home device in 2023 — but in 2026 only Midea's U-Shaped AC actually ships it. Our window AC buyer's guide.
Litter-Robot 4 ($699), PetKit Pura Max 2 ($299-$459), Leo's Loo Too ($600), and PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin ($349-$399) compared on real specs and prices — plus why none of them speak Matter yet, and what actually works with Home Assistant.
An honest 2026 comparison of the best smart sleep climate systems: Eight Sleep Pod 5, Sleep Number ClimateCool, BedJet 3, and Sleepme Chilipad Dock Pro. Prices, real-world performance, biometric tracking, and the Matter gap.
An honest 2026 buyer's guide to the best smart pet feeders. We compare the Petlibro Granary, PetKit Fresh Element Solo, Whisker Feeder-Robot, SureFeed Connect, and Aqara C1 — capacity, app, Matter status, and which one belongs in your home.
The 2026 robot mowers from Mammotion, Segway, Eufy, and Worx ditch the boundary wire — but none speak Matter yet. Honest buyer's guide for every yard size.
Philips Hue, Nanoleaf Essentials, LIFX Color, and Govee compared in 2026. Real prices, Matter and Thread support, response times, and which smart bulb is actually worth your money.
We compared the Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition ($59) against Amazon Echo Dot, Apple HomePod mini, and Google Nest Hub to see whether local AI voice control is finally ready to replace the cloud assistants in 2026.
Matter 1.2 added air purifier support in October 2023. Two years later, Dyson, Coway, and Blueair still don't ship it. Here's what actually works with Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings in 2026.
Ceiling fans were the last smart home holdout. In 2026, Big Ass Fans, Hunter's HunterSMART, and Bond Bridge finally bring real Matter control. Here's what to buy.