SwitchBot Plug Minis are dying young, plagued by overheated capacitors and poor design. Our investigation reveals how cost-cutting and thermal missteps doom these smart plugs—and what this says about the risks lurking in your connected home.
Security researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in TP-Link’s Tapo H100 and P100 smart devices, raising concerns about the safety of connected homes worldwide. This feature investigates the risks and the urgent need for stronger IoT security.
2026 exposes the vulnerabilities of our high-tech world as smart home networks collapse, space ambitions freeze, and hackers salvage abandoned devices. Dive into how digital nostalgia and ingenuity shape our uncertain future.
AI and automation promise to transform home life, but not every smart device delivers. Learn which upgrades are worth it, what to skip, and how to protect your privacy from hidden risks.
A hidden design flaw is causing Shelly 2.5 smart relays to fail en masse just after their warranty expires. This investigation reveals how cheap capacitors and cramped design are sabotaging smart homes—and what users can do about it.
iRobot, the iconic maker of the Roomba, has filed for bankruptcy and will be acquired by its Chinese supplier, marking a dramatic turn in the smart home industry. Find out how competition, failed deals, and global shifts swept away this American pioneer.
Home Assistant is winning over hackers and DIYers with its open architecture and support for advanced user modifications—a sharp contrast to the locked-down approach of most commercial smart home platforms.
Frustrated by closed ecosystems, hackers reverse engineered Quinetic smart switches, freeing them from proprietary hubs and enabling open integration with Home Assistant and other platforms.
A new wave of DIYers is creating custom LED light panels that rival expensive brands—offering flexibility, privacy, and creativity for the smart home, all at a fraction of the price.