Amazon’s Eero 7 Mesh Routers Just Got a Huge Price Cut
Amazon has slashed the price on its latest Eero 7 mesh Wi-Fi system. A four-pack of the Wi-Fi 7 routers is now $410, down from $520, making it a record low.
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Apple’s AirTag 2 Is Here, But Is It Enough?
Apple has finally updated the AirTag after five years. The second-generation model promises 50% more range and a speaker that’s twice as loud. It’s available now for the same $29 price.
The Messy, Compromised Future of Smart Home Mesh Networks
According to a new report, 2026 is the year the smart home’s walled gardens finally start to crumble. It’s not because of one perfect standard, but an awkward alliance of three: Thread 1.4, Wi-Fi 7, and Matter. This compromise might make things work, but it’s far from the elegant mesh dream we were
Google Finally Lets You Lock Apps in Your Car
Google is introducing a native App Lock feature to its Android Automotive OS. This will let drivers PIN-protect specific apps, like messaging or navigation history, even when their main profile is unlocked for a passenger.
A Standard IoT Chip Just Talked to a Satellite. That’s a Big Deal.
A widely used cellular IoT module just connected to a low Earth orbit satellite without any hardware changes. This could finally make satellite IoT cheap and scalable for everything from asset tracking to emergency alerts.
Digital Substation Market to Hit $13.7 Billion by 2032
According to a new report, the global digital substation market is on a steady climb. Valued at $7.91 billion in 2024, it’s forecast to reach $13.71 billion by 2032. The push for modern, resilient power grids is the key driver.
Your “Smart” Thermostat Is Probably Wasting Energy. Here’s Why.
Many smart thermostats, like the Amazon model, ship with conservative defaults that prevent real energy savings. The key is to manually configure fan circulation and daily schedules, which the device often can’t learn effectively on its own.
Kohler’s “Encrypted” Poop Scanner Isn’t What It Claims
Kohler’s new Dekoda toilet attachment scans your waste for health insights and claims to protect data with “end-to-end encryption.” According to a privacy expert, that’s a serious misuse of the term, and your anonymized data is likely used to train AI models.
Elesa’s New Level Sensors Are Tough, But Are They Special?
Elesa has introduced two new industrial level sensors: the HSC capacitive model and the HSO optical version. They’re built for tough conditions, but the tech inside is pretty standard. Here’s what they offer and where they might fit.
JHCTECH’s BRAV-7722 Puts Intel GPUs in Smart Transportation
JHCTECH’s new BRAV-7722 edge computing system targets smart transportation with Intel Arc GPU acceleration reaching 262 TOPS. The rugged system supports 12th-14th Gen Intel Core processors and operates in extreme temperatures from -20°C to 60°C. With flexible I/O and expansion options, it’s built fo