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Google Home’s ‘Phantom Offline’ Bug: Inside the Smart Light Status Glitch

23 Jan 2026 news

A persistent Google Home bug is causing smart lights and switches to appear offline, even when fully functional. We investigate the cause, Google’s response, and why accurate device status is vital for smart home reliability.

#Google Home | #Phantom Offline | #Smart Devices

When the Cloud Crashes, So Does Your Coffee Maker: Investigating IoT’s Reliance on Cloud Services

06 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

A 15-hour AWS outage left millions stranded without smart devices or essential services, exposing the hidden vulnerabilities of our cloud-dependent lives.

#Cloud outage | #Internet of Things | #smart devices

Unlocking Alexa’s Chains: The Covert Rebirth of Amazon Echo Show

02 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

A new wave of hackers is liberating Amazon Echo Show devices by jailbreaking them, installing LineageOS, and escaping Amazon’s ecosystem. Here’s how this tech rebellion is unfolding—and what it means for device freedom.

#Jailbreaking | #Amazon Echo | #Smart Devices

Cloud Chaos: How One Outage Brought Smart Devices to Their Knees

31 Dec 2025 news

A single cloud outage left millions without access to smart devices and essential services, exposing the fragile foundation of our hyper-connected world.

#Cloud Outage | #Smart Devices | #Internet of Things

Invisible Invasions: How Ordinary Devices Became the New Cybercrime Arsenal

22 Dec 2025 news

Cybercriminals are quietly exploiting firewalls, browser add-ons, and smart TVs, turning familiar tools into major security threats. Discover how ordinary devices became the new battleground in cybersecurity.

#Cybersecurity | #Smart Devices | #Phishing