Home Assistant OS 18 is here to make smart home setup faster and less frustrating

Home Assistant OS 18.0 is here, bringing easier setup, improved Raspberry Pi support, and a host of behind-the-scenes ...
Cult of Mac

Matter updates improve smart-home setup, sharing and security

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) dropped two notable updates that work in concert at its annual Unify event this week: Matter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1. Together, the releases push ...

Matter 1.6 makes a new attempt at cross-platform device management

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has released the Matter 1.6 specification. New device classes are not being ...
Android Police

Setting up a new phone? Avoid this mistake

Steve was a Senior Writer at AP, where he covered over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...
techtimes

New iPad Setup in 2026: 5 Essential First Steps for Speed, Security, and Battery Life

A new iPad feels fast and polished right out of the box, but the real experience depends on how it's set up in the first hour. With iPadOS 19 preinstalled on 2026 models, Apple has quietly added ...