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Your smart home is now more connected and secure than before, thanks to Matter 1.4.2 update

Everything you need to know about the latest Matter update

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Review: This security camera doubles as a smart home hub - and does both well

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro can be slightly confusing – but it’s also perhaps the most versatile smart security camera out there, thanks to the fact that it doubles as a smart hub.

Tom’s Guide

Aqara’s new video doorbell is a camera and smart hub in one – and it’s Matter compatible

Aqara offers a doorbell, camera and hub for under £/$130

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This Indian Company Just Built the Most Unlikely EV Motorcycle You’ve Ever Seen

India’s Matter Energy has launched the Aera, an EV motorcycle whose purpose in life is to preserve the riding experience of a good old manual gearbox.

RideApart

IKEA launches two cheap Bluetooth speakers – including a retro throwback with a handy Spotify trick

IKEA's new Bluetooth speakers are the beginning of a huge smart home push that will see it launch 20 new Matter-compatible products in January 2026.

TechRadar

IKEA follows Sonos break-up with a Spotify-enabled speaker lamp and Matter support

Who needs Sonos? IKEA unveils a swathe of its own wireless speakers and other smart devices.

Yale’s Google Home smart lock is finally available – here’s what to expect

Yale debuts its Smart Lock with Matter, its most connected lock yet

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Your smart home just got easier to manage – thanks to Matter’s new update

It brings three exciting features with it

Matter 1.4.1 minor release aims to make smart home setups a no-brainer

The CSA detailed a minor release for its Matter connectivity, which focused on streamlining the device setup process.

Android Central

This New Electric Motorcycle Has Four Gears, Because Why The Heck Not?

Electric motorcycles have long carried an unfair reputation. They're too quiet, too smooth, too simple. No gears, no drama, no character. Just a twist-and-go experience that many say strips away the soul of motorcycling. But anyone who’s actually ridden a good electric knows that’s far from the truth.

RideApart

5 reasons why you should upgrade to Matter-compatible smart home gadgets

Have you taken the plunge yet?

Aqara's smart home gadgets are finally becoming Matter-compatible

Here's everything you need to know

Yale’s new smart lock now works with Google Home and your Nest video doorbell

Yale launches new smart lock to replace its old Nest collaboration

10 Things to See at MATTER and SHAPE — The Buzzy 'Design Salon' in Paris Propelling Creativity in New Directions

Hosted in the Jardin des Tuileries, the second edition of MATTER and SHAPE gathers 56 exhibitors and 43 partners in a boundary-pushing exploration of craftsmanship. Here's what we don't want you to miss

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The Google Home app is getting a big update, and it's good news for your security

Nest Protect and improved support for Matter-compatible smart locks incoming.

TechRadar

GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulb review: colorful, bold lighting in traditional bulb form

The GE Cync Lighting Dynamic Effects Smart Bulbs provide fantastic dynamic effects and rock solid connectivity, though it is limited to certain smart home ecosystems.

Tom’s Guide

The best smart locks of CES 2025

Several smart locks were released this week on the 2025 CES show floor.

Evening Standard

25 years of Fabric: how the iconic nightclub continues to defy expectations

From Banksy turning up on opening night to clubbers being aroused by the speakers: throughout its history the legendary London club has been anything but ordinary

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Matter’s getting an upgrade to make smart home setups even simpler

There's a new version of the Matter smart home standard coming to Apple, Google, Alexa and more.

Android Central

The Matter 1.4 upgrade rolls out to help you stay warm in the colder months

The CSA detailed its latest Matter 1.4 upgrade for smart homes.

Reason

Fifth Circuit Stays Broad Discovery Regarding Media Matters Donors in X v. Media Matters

The court concludes that X's requested discovery is broader than necessary, though it leaves open the door to some considerably narrower discovery.

Nanoleaf finally launches its own smart switch – and it’s insanely affordable

Nanoleaf’s Sense+ Smart Switch is here and it’s got Matter early access

Tom’s Guide

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) rumors: Everything you need to know about the newest smart thermostat

Alleged design, display, and software details have surfaced for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). In this guide, we go over all the tipped changes and features for Google's flagship smart thermostat in 2024.

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What’s the matter with Matter? After 2 years, this promising smart home protocol has stalled

The Matter protocol has been out for more than two years, so why hasn't it been adopted more broadly by now?

Android Central

Android 15 preps better Matter smart home device control over Thread network

An early preview showcased Google's work to bring Thread network support to phones running Android 15.

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