Google’s TV Streamer 4K is $25 off, its best price ever
The Google TV Streamer 4K is more than just a terrific streaming device. It can also act as a smart home hub, letting you control all major smart home devices directly from your TV. …
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Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache
… But it “removes reliance on the Thread Border Router for initial device setup,” Thread Group’s head of marketing Anne Olivo said in an interview with The Verge. “We hope that we’re going to make it a lot easier to set up and operate those Thread devices directly from a phone, a tablet, potentially … …
Will Matter finally be able to do what it should have always done?
… You add a device once, and it appears across all authorized ecosystems. You can also revoke that authority at any time without losing any of your devices. --- What is Matter? …
The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month
… Image: The device can be mounted to a wall and used to keep track of when meeting rooms in an office are available. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/busybar3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Flipper Devices has created an open API for the Busy Bar so developers can create th… …
Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month
… Users can track the device’s power using a low-battery indicator on the Sense Pro touchscreen. …
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58
… You can also create Alexa Routines so it can work alongside other compatible smart home devices like Amazon’s $44.99 $25 off Smart Air Quality Monitor, setting up automations that adjust your home’s temperature when certain indoor air quality conditions are detected. …
Raspberry Pi now has a bigger touchscreen.
… It has a pixel resolution of 1200×1920, support for ten-finger touch, and draws power from its host device , but it’s only compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 and Compute Modules. …
Philips Hue’s smart lights are getting a connectivity upgrade
… Interestingly, the Qorvo chip Ikea uses in its devices is capable of a similar technology, called ConcurrentCurrent. One advantage of enabling both radios is that powered devices could serve as mesh extenders. …
Twelve South’s AirFly Pro is a great travel companion, and it’s on sale for $40
… Once you’re back home, it can also connect your wireless headphones to compatible gym equipment and other devices with a standard 3.5mm audio jack.
Qi fan fan
… Kuxiu calls the D5 a “5-in-1” charger, which I find misleading since it’ll only charge up to three devices simultaneously. …