Max Weinbach: Samsung Messages is no longer pre-loaded! Google Messages (with RCS enabled by default) only submitted by /u/FragmentedChicken

Eve Launches Matter-Enabled Eve Weather Smart Station Smart home company Eve Systems today announced the launch of a new version of the Eve Weather that offers Matter support. With Matter, the new Eve Weather can be added to HomeKit or smart home setups from other companies. Eve Weather is a small cube-shaped accessory that is designed to provide outdoor weather temperature, humidity, and the loca…

A Glitch Has Permanently Enabled Motion Smoothing on (Some) Roku TVs There’s currently no way to disable the “soap opera” effect.

Nanoleaf Debuts Matter-Enabled Smart Holiday String Lights Nanoleaf today announced the upcoming launch of the Nanoleaf Smart Holiday String Lights, which are able to integrate with Matter-compatible smart home platforms like HomeKit. The two 10-meter light strands include 250 addressable LEDs that can be set to 16 million colors and multiple shades of white that range from 2700 to 6500K. With IP44 wat…

Yale Launches Apple Home Key-Enabled Assure Lock 2 Plus Yale today announced the launch of the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus, its latest smart lock that has HomeKit integration and Apple Home Key support. With Home Key integration in the Wallet app, an iPhone or an Apple Watch can be used to unlock the door with just a tap. The Assure Lock 2 Plus is a keyless entry lock, which means it does not have a bac…

Save Money With These Wifi-Enabled Smart Watering Devices Smart watering devices are here, and now is exactly when to install them to save money as we head into August. Most of the major players in the sprinkler space like Hunter, Orbit and Rainbird have released smart watering devices, from sprinkler timers to hose timers. Having tried them out for the last year, I can… Read more…

‘Jeopardy!’ Lands on Roku as Streaming Platform’s First Voice-Enabled Game, Letting You Shout Answers at the TV submitted by /u/indig0sixalpha