smart home

Apple plans home security monitoring service for 2027, Bloomberg reports

Apple is developing a home security and monitoring service targeted for 2027, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in what would mark the company's most direct move yet into a market long dominated by Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest.

Xiaomi signs German dealer deal to bring EVs to Europe in 2027

Xiaomi announced on Thursday at IFA 2026 in Berlin that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with eight German automotive dealer groups, formalizing the first step toward bringing its electric vehicles to Europe in 2027. The company said additional…

Xiaomi debuts 380+ products at IFA, eyes Europe

Xiaomi made its IFA debut this week in Berlin with more than 3,300 square meters of exhibition space — its largest standalone overseas exhibition to date — showcasing over 380 products centered on its "Human × Car × Home" ecosystem.…

Apple becomes second company to reach $5 trillion market cap

Apple has become the second company in history to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, a day after reclaiming its position as the world's most valuable company from Nvidia

Apple readies three smart home devices for fall launch

Apple is preparing to launch three new smart home devices later this year, marking its most ambitious effort yet to compete in a category long dominated by Amazon and Google. The lineup includes a refreshed Apple TV 4K, an updated…

Google opens pre-orders for its first smart speaker in six years

Google Alphabet Inc. on Tuesday began accepting pre-orders for the Google Home Speaker, a $99.99 device that marks the company's first new standalone smart speaker since the Nest Audio launched in 2020. Units are set to arrive on store shelves…