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Six Tech Brands Developing DIY Repairable Devices

Spurred on by growing right-to-repair movements, tech brands are slowly meeting consumers’ long-standing demands for DIY repairable devices.

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Food & Drink

This concept kitchen comes with a sustainability coach

A concept kitchen by home appliance company Electrolux is setting a new standard for sustainable eating.

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Stat: Smart home devices still spark privacy concerns

A survey by PCMag has found that some 68% of people believe smart home devices listen when they aren’t aware, and share data with the companies behind the product.

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Technology

Token is a new smart ring focused on security

US – The wearable device enables users to purchase products, open their cars and replace access cards.

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The future of voice assistants

Consumers are entering a new era of smart home technology, in which brands are increasingly focusing on platforms over products.

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The latest home security device recognises individual faces

California – The Lighthouse interactive assistant uses deep learning to distinguish between different members of the household.

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Amazon unveils its first touchscreen Alexa

US – The Echo Show marks a significant shift for the brand by combining voice-recognition with a conventional monitor.

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Brand Parents

Parents are looking for technology to help them achieve a better balance between the stresses of work and family life.

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Home smart home

US – A new report by McKinsey examines the proliferation of connected devices and the state of the connected home market.