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Best security cameras with local storage 2026

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated

close to home Keep all your recordings locally for quicker access and better privacy.

close to home
Camera events in Google Home can be your next automation in this late May patch

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Getting better Another selection of Gemini for Home and smart home app updates roll out to Google's users.

Getting better
Testing the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra
I used Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra for a year, and it changed how I think about smart home products

By Harish Jonnalagadda Published

Just get this Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra looks elegant, has best-in-class security, and connects to just about every smart home platform.

Just get this
I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app

By Brady Snyder Published

Android automations Google recently upgraded the automation-building experience in the Home app, and you can use it to build smarter automations right now.

Android automations
Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Expansion Google's Gemini expanded to more developers, companies, service providers, and more, as it looks to break open access to other device makers.

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Expansion
A 'Home Display' appeared in Google's code, and the timing could be significant

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Is there more? We're really looking forward to I/O now, after a rumor allegedly spotted a "Google Home Display" in the company's code.

Is there more?
Amazon Echo Show 11 (2025) lifestyle render
Time for a smart home upgrade — Amazon cuts 23% off the price of the latest Echo Show 11 smart display

By Zachary David Published

Alexa Device Deals The Echo Show 11 is perfect for easy smart home control, music, and more.

Alexa Device Deals
Google Home rolls out a hassle-free automation update, 'Ask Home' heads to PC

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Managing the home A major update for Google Home gives users increased automation/starter, and condition support, but its Public Previews prepare for an Ask Home update and more.

Managing the home
Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras

By Jay Bonggolto Published

AI-powered camera overhaul Google's massive Spring update is supercharging your smart home with a blazing-fast camera app, snappy animated previews, and more.

AI-powered camera overhaul
Walmart could be prepping a budget smart speaker with Gemini baked in

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Gemini breaking containment? Walmart’s upcoming Onn speaker could be the first budget device with Google Gemini, bringing smarter AI to cheap hardware.

Gemini breaking containment?
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