The OS is dubbed "Charismatic." Easy user switching and Siri likely to be critical components. Apple's planned HomePad, an iPad-like smart home hub with a speaker, is something we've known about for a ...

The big picture: Amazon uses a fork of Android called Fire OS to power its tablets and smart TVs, but it has also been developing a new operating system called Vega, with plans to ditch Android for ...

Streaming services made smart TVs popular, but many built-in operating systems now struggle with performance, updates, and ...

Apple has reportedly been working on a new kind of display-focused smart home device for a while now, and it seems it will arrive as early as next year. Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple is eyeing not ...

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently wrote an article about Apple working to enter the smart home space with robots and other AI platforms. The news was heavily reported by nearly every publication at the ...

Alongside the many rumors regarding possible WWDC 2025 announcements, there was an on-going rumor about Apple unveiling homeOS 26. However, as another WWDC came to a close, Apple hadn't said a word ...

A new operating system is on its way from Apple according to rumors, and it will be called the 'homeOS' which will power two reported devices that will be meant for its reinforcement of smart home ...

Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how ...

Proprietary hubs are convenient — until they're not.

Smart TVs have come a long way and offer a wide range of capability. If you're buying one in 2026, make sure to find a model ...

Powered by ZolaHome OS, the new hub unifies smart home control, family scheduling, and AI planning—garnering strong ...