Google is enabling third-party hardware manufacturers to integrate Gemini AI into smart home devices through an API and reference designs. This initiative aims to expand Gemini's reach beyond flagship Android phones, offering features like "visual intelligence" for security cameras and "Ask Home" for voice-enabled devices.
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch up to 20 new products in the latter half of 2026, including a foldable iPhone, upgraded iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods with infrared cameras, and a new line of smart home devices. The company may also unveil audio smart glasses, though a full release is expected in 2027.
It took Tim Cook years to launch Apple into major new hardware categories, such as the smartwatch. But John Ternus could start his tenure right away with an ambitious new project: smart home hardware. All signs point to a strong lineup of new smart home devices coming potentially this fall, putting Apple back in the […]
Apple is poised for a significant smart home push under new CEO John Ternus, with a rumored lineup including a 7-inch HomePad touchscreen display, home security cameras, video doorbell, and a robotic home assistant potentially launching this fall. The company has lagged behind Amazon and Google, which have launched over 40 devices compared to Apple's three, but cancellation of the Apple Car project and AI advancements are creating new opportunities.
