Local devices are top-tier.

You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure ...

For smart home device manufacturers looking to grow their market share, prioritizing customer experience is king. However, today’s CE customers face an increasing number of connectivity challenges – ...

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

Cheaper, more stable and gives you access to all of the features.

You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product: You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ...

Smart home gadgets can make your life easier, but convenience comes at a price. Smart devices often lack strong authentication. They can easily leak your data, as some of them don't use encryption or ...