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SwitchBot Plug Mini Failures: The Real Reason Behind Smart Plug Breakdowns

08 Feb 2026 news

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.

#SwitchBot | #capacitor failure | #smart home

Shadow in the Smart Home: TP-Link Tapo Devices Exposed by Security Flaw

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

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.

#TP-Link | #smart home | #cybersecurity

Tech Shutdowns and Space Delays: 2026’s Surprising Digital Setbacks

02 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

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.

#Smart Home | #Space Tourism | #Retro Tech

Smart Home Hype: What's Worth Your Money—and What's Not

28 Jan 2026 news

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.

#Smart Home | #Privacy Risks | #Home Automation

Shelly 2.5 Smart Relay Plagued by Capacitor Failures: Investigation

18 Jan 2026 news

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.

#Smart Home | #Shelly 2.5 | #Capacitor Failure

Swept Away: iRobot’s Bankruptcy and the Fall of a Robotic Pioneer

15 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

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.

#iRobot | #bankruptcy | #smart home

Open Up or Lock Down? Inside the Smart Home Control Battle

13 Dec 2025 news

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.

#Home Assistant | #Smart Home | #Open-source

Unlocking Quinetic Switches: Smart Home Hacking and Integration

03 Dec 2025 news

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.

#Smart Home | #Reverse Engineering | #Quinetic

DIY Smart Light Panels: Affordable Custom LED Walls for Home

30 Nov 2025 news

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.

#DIY Lighting | #Smart Home | #Custom Panels