Home Automation

It is ten years since Nokia – at least for mobile phones – ceased to exist. There are lessons to be learned as we enter a new period of potential change with the emergence of AI.

The underlying concept of Humane's AI Pin was absolutely spot on: an increased reliance on AI to provide a device that is far less focused on a screen.

Artificial intelligence has entered the scene with gusto...

From solar panels to sustainable speakers. IFA previewed a complete sustainability story that bodes well for the smart home.

Excitement for extended reality devices (the catch-all term for virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality products) reached a fever pitch early this summer, with announcements of long-anticipated new products from Apple, Meta, and others. The attention the category is receiving is rightfully earned — VR was the last hit product in tech, selling more than 9 million units in 2021 and 2022 — and all eyes are on this market to lead the consumer electronics sector out of its current sales decline.

It’s been three years since I attended a major trade show, but with IFA less than two weeks away, I’m starting to think about what to pack... and what to see. And my biggest concern? What if nothing has changed?

Last year was one of transition for me, as I joined the renting world after many years of house ownership. My home automation needs remained, but the mix of products certainly changed.