Technology and Gadgets

Aqara has launched an E14 T2 bulb and multicolor T2 light strip in China, with prices set but international availability unconfirmed.

Some Google Home Speakers reportedly downloaded hundreds of gigabytes of data. Google says a fix is rolling out; the scale and cause remain unclear.

LEDVANCE has joined Works with Home Assistant with 116 Matter-over-Wi-Fi products, including bulbs, fixtures, plugs and switches.

House Beautiful rounds up 17 cordless lamps, with options for desks, dining tables and patios and a range of reported battery lives.

A review of BougeRV’s DuneRover found strong motor assist on hills and sand, but the tested wagon was a Kickstarter prototype.

CNET reported a $13 Prime Day price for Kasa’s KP401 outdoor smart plug, down from $17. The deal’s dates and current availability are unclear.

Home Assistant 2026.10 beta adds alarm settings for Matter leak sensors, a one-touch lock option and expanded device measurements.

Mark Gurman says Apple is developing a home security camera that uses AI to describe activity in text, without recording or providing video.

Sendspin has reached Release Candidate 1, with Music Assistant and ESPHome helping bring native and bridged speakers into synchronized playback.

House Beautiful editors named home and kitchen items they plan to buy during Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days, scheduled for Oct. 6–7.