The key themes that defined the year behind us will also shape the one ahead. The most-read articles of 2025 tracked a return ...

Back in October, Google ended software support for the original and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats. On the surface, that doesn’t seem totally unreasonable, considering those original ...

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Google shut off remote control functionality in first- and second-generation Nest thermostats in October. After the downgrade, security researcher Cody Kociemba created a solution to bring these old ...

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3 rd gen) is an excellent home security device, and you don’t need to pay for a subscription to get a limited number of event recordings. Gemini, meanwhile, is nothing ...

Google has announced it won’t be providing software updates to its older Nest thermostats, including the gen 1 and gen 2 Learning Thermostats. However, a Reddit user has plans to create a website or ...

Crisp and clear video day or night. Accurate animated alerts. Can recognize faces. Gemini can answer questions and offer descriptions. Overhauled Google Home app is much improved. Pricey subscriptions ...

There's an old adage that goes, "Some things have to die in order for other things to live." In a general sense, it's usually talking about life and loss and the transitional period of moving on from ...

As part of its Google Home event on Wednesday, the company unveiled a revamped lineup of Nest devices — Google’s brand of smart home security cameras and doorbells — including a new $149.99 Nest Cam ...

Google’s long overdue smart home refresh finally has a date… 1st October. The search giant has stated that it will be sharing more on “Gemini coming to Google Home,” via a teaser on X. This all but ...

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