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Ring’s New Sensors Drop the Hub Requirement, Make Setup Delightfully Simple

The sensor lineup includes smart plugs, air quality monitors, and motion detectors, and automatically connects to Sidewalk ...

Aqara’s New Thermostat Is Also a Home Hub, Presence Sensor, and Video Doorbell Monitor

The Thermostat Hub W200 combines many of the best features of Aqara's lineup to make a very compelling smart home thermostat.
CNET

Suffering From Slow Internet? Moving Your Router Could Fix the Problem

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I compared both for months, and here's my pick

A standard router is often less hassle to set up than a mesh network. For something that "just works," a typical router might be the best option. Set it up once, make sure updates are automatically ...
Investopedia

Understanding Web 2.0: Key Features, Impact, and Examples

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

A network-free smart home? The Emerson brand is doing just that (without a hub!)

The SmartVoice line of products enables you to control your Emerson devices with just your voice, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi or a hub. These products feature on-device voice control, which ...