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How to simplify Wi-Fi management with ASUS Smart Home Master
If you have a Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS or a ZenWiFi mesh system that supports this standard, you get a brand new feature: Smart Home Master. Its purpose is to simplify the process of managing your network, by allowing you to create multiple types of Wi-Fi networks that are automatically optimized for different purposes. For example, you can quickly…
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Five Ways to Protect Your Privacy When Using Smart Home Tech
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We might not live in a Jetsons-like future with robot maids and flying cars, but we do have the technology to transform our standard houses into futuristic smart homes. There are some very compelling reasons to do that, including having more control over your environment, increased automation for repeated tasks,…
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How tariffs will likely hit you in your smart home – Computerworld
The Wall Street Journal explains that smaller electrical device makers in the tech sector are all deeply uncertain as to how they will be impacted, but many might attempt to convert customers to subscription-based services. Software is cheaper and easier to import than hardware, after all – plus, you know, personal data appears to have become the new gold in…
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Apple smart glasses — report reveals new details as Meta races ahead
So far 2025 has been a huge year for Apple products, with the company already rolling out the upgraded M3 iPad Air and the iPhone 16e. But the iPhone maker’s reportedly racing to get a new exciting product onto store shelves: its long-rumored AI-powered smart glasses. According to Mark Gurman’s latest PowerOn newsletter, the product, now codenamed N50, will integrate…
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Is Google’s smart tag network any good yet?
When Google launched its long-awaited Find My Device network in April 2024, it arrived to… well, what’s the opposite of “fanfare”? A slow network rollout and damning reviews dampened enthusiasm for what was supposed to be a wave of Android-powered rivals to Apple’s AirTag. But a year’s a long time in tech, and Google has been promising improvements almost since…
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How to stop your smart TV from spying on you
Smart TVs can be convenient, but many collect and share a ton of data with third parties (e.g., the manufacturer, ad agencies), often without you knowing. If you’re worried about your privacy, learning how to stop your smart TV from spying on you can help you regain control. Below, we’ll explore some telltale signs your smart TV has been hacked…
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The best smart rings of 2025
So, you’re thinking of buying a smart ring. Well, some good news. Picking the best of the lot is incredibly easy right now. The “bad” news is that, as far as trustworthiness and reliability, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and emerging gadget category. Smart rings are in the middle of a resurgence. That means…
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I tried Snapchat’s Spectacles AR Glasses and it changed the way I look at smart glasses — here’s why
Snapchat’s new Spectacles AR glasses are the first pair of smart specs that gave me a glimpse of the future of eyewear. How so? Well, aside from being able to play a virtual game of frisbee with a furry little critter in Niantic’s Peridot Lens game (the developers behind Pokémon Go), I was amazed by how I could share a…
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The Latest Smart SUV Packs More Power Than a BMW M3, but American Roads Won’t See It
Smart has just revealed its most powerful model to date, and it’s a bold statement in electric performance. The new Smart #5 Brabus made its world debut as the brand’s flagship electric SUV, and it’s anything but ordinary. This isn’t your typical city car; the #5 Brabus is built for speed and power. In fact, it outperforms the latest BMW…
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How to Power Almost Any Smart Home Device With Power-Over-Ethernet
Summary Power over Ethernet (PoE) can power more than cameras and APs, providing flexibility for various devices. PoE splitters enable running devices like Raspberry Pi and Hue Hub without official PoE support. Different PoE standards offer varying power outputs, accommodating devices from smart home hubs to high-power systems. While Power over Ethernet (PoE) is nothing new to home networking, I…
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