OpenAI Reveals Progress on Minimal, Context-Aware Device With Potential Industry Implications
OpenAI hardware prototype discourse hints at new interaction models relevant to connected home experiences.
News December 1
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AI in the Smart Home: Inside the Pro Channel’s Quiet Revolution
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the smart home, but the pro channel is taking a more intentional path.
News November 26
Tyba Home’s Designer Rotary Control Interfaces are Coming to North American Markets
Lekker Global takes over U.S. and Canadian distribution for Tyba Home and is positioned to oversee training and…
News November 21
URC Expands Total Control With New BluOS, HEOS, and WiiM Integrations
URC marks a “week of music innovation” with updates and integrations aimed at streamlining mixed-brand audio control.
News November 20
ADI’s C4Yourself Program Shows How Experiential Showrooms Clarify the Value of Whole-Home Automation
ADI uses the C4Yourself program to create meaningful interactions that show how Control4 simplifies control and integrates into…
News November 19
Shelly’s Flood Gen4 Sets the Stage for Leak and Weather-Based Automations
Shelly’s Flood Gen4 adds smart automation to leak detection, letting integrators protect homes (and systems) before water damage…
News November 17
IKEA’s New Smart Home Lineup Includes 21 New Matter-Enabled Products
IKEA rebuilds its smart home lineup with 21 Matter-ready products spanning lighting, sensors, and control.
News November 7
Russound Integrates into URC Total Control via Chowmainsoft Module
The collaboration between Chowmainsoft, URC and Russound, enables the N.H.-based audio company's SMZ-Series of controllers and streaming products…
Briefs October 7
Gemini for Home is Finally Here. Here’s Why Integrators Should Take Notice
Despite its product strategy largely being consumer-facing, the features and goals of Google’s overhaul reflects a consistent shift…
News October 7
Amazon Introduces Alexa+ Alongside New Echo, Fire TV, and Ring Devices
Company says Alexa+ delivers more natural interactions while new Ring, Echo, and Fire TV devices expand AI-driven home…
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