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IKEA launches its first smart radiator thermostat, with Matter support and an impressively affordable price

There's another IKEA smart home product to check out, and this one helps you manage temperatures at home.

TechRadar

India's Giant Wood Spider Nephila Produces Golden Silk Being Studied for Surgical and Ballistic Uses

What Makes Nephila Different From Every Other Spider in IndiaNephila pilipes, the giant wood spider found across India's forests from the Western Ghats to the northeastern states, builds webs that can span over a meter and catch small birds. The female, the one doing all the spinning, reaches a body…

Times Life

I’ve learned a lot about my smart home – here are 5 things I'd change if I started from scratch

The lessons I wish I'd known sooner

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Microplastic filters for washing machines could soon be mandatory in the EU. How do they work?

Every time you do laundry, your clothes shed microplastics. A Bristol startup has built a filter to stop them.

Euronews

ZemiSmart Rolls Out Budget Smart Home Gadgets For Old Appliances. But Cloud Dependency And Data Rules Shape What Buyers Really Get.

ZemiSmart Matter IR blaster and AC controller launch July 3, 2026, bringing legacy infrared appliances into Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa via Zigbee bridge or native Matter Wi-Fi — but both devices route through Tuya's cloud, a Hangzhou-based platform legally obligated under China's National Intelligence Law to cooperate with…

International Business Times

Apple and Google update streaming devices with Thread 1.4 support – here's what it means for your smart home

Building a Matter smart home is about to get a lot less complicated

‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics

Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?

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Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature

It's one of the most impressive smart thermostats we've ever seen

I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that's a wolf in rabbit’s clothing

With 360-degree pan and tilt, plus a dual-lens system, the G350 is ideal for tracking people and pets across the room.

TechRadar

AI-Defined Motorcycles Or Just Software With A Buzzword?

Matter's idea embraces the shift to software-defined vehicles, wrapped in AI branding that may be more marketing than substance.

RideApart

Aqara launches its first Matter-certified indoor security camera with a dual-lens design

It arrives alongside a new wired video doorbell too

IKEA’s latest Matter-compatible smart home gadget has been leaked – here's all you need to know

It's appeared on the Thread Group’s product database.

I just tested IKEA's new smart home devices, and these are the 2 I'd actually buy

IKEA recently launched a range of Matter-enabled smart home devices, most of which cost less than $10. I tested them to find out which were the most useful.

Tom’s Guide

The new Eufy Smart Display E10 is the perfect home security companion, with one big catch

I enjoy using this wireless security camera display, but it could be so much better

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DJI’s Romo robot vacuums could be getting a major Matter update

Could DJI’s first-ever robot vacuums be getting Matter support?

The Independent UK

Prince William has microplastic filter installed at Forest Lodge

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Marie Claire

Prince William Reveals Eco-Friendly Utility Room Upgrade at Their New Home, Forest Lodge

The new upgrade is designed to “contribute to a healthier environment.”

Evening Standard

William has microfibre filter fitted to washing machines at home

The Prince of Wales visited Matter, a finalist of his 2025 Earthshot Prize, at its premises in Bristol.

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The Independent UK

Prince William has microplastic gadget fitted to his washing machines

The Prince and Princess of Wales moved into Forest Lodge, the Grade II listed eight-bedroom property, in the autumn

Tom’s Guide

Aqara U400 review: Made for Apple Home

The Aqara U400 offers plenty of unlocking methods and wide smart home support – plus it has UWB for hands-free unlocking.

I’m a smart home expert – here are 3 trends I’m hoping to see at CES 2026

There's not long to wait!

Digital Camera World

Matter and Form Three review: 3D scanning can be frustrating, but this makes it easy and fun

With built-in computing, all you need is a web browser to access the controls of this portable 3D scanner, and I love the ease of use

Android Central

The fall Matter 1.5 upgrade finally lets Android users connect those live cameras

The CSA started rolling out the Matter 1.5 upgrade with live camera feed support and more for closures.

Tom’s Guide

Matter 1.5 update launches with 3 new features, including security camera support

The Matter 1.5 smart home standard has been released, which brings support for security cameras, door and window closures, and energy management.

Tom’s Guide

IKEA just announced 21 smart home gadgets — here’s the ones I'm buying

IKEA just dropped new Matter compatible smart home products — and there are 21 to choose from.

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