Smart Homes news and trends

Amazon Unveils an Agentic, Smarter and More Capable Alexa+
Alexa // February 26, 2025

Amazon took the wraps off a revamped Alexa that is infused with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to be more capable, conversational and agentic than the old version. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Report: Apple Explores Robots for Smart Home Applications
Apple // February 12, 2025

Apple is reportedly exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart home applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Flying Cars Can Wait: CES Shows Future Is Robots That Cool Your Soup, Pick Up...
Technology // January 11, 2025

What do the movies “Blade Runner,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Back to the Future Part II” and Spike Jonze’s “Her” all have in common? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Report: Apple Developing Face ID-Powered Smart Doorbell Camera
Apple // December 22, 2024

Apple is reportedly developing a doorbell camera as it continues to bolster its smart-home offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Apple’s AI-Powered Smart Home Hub May Be Able to Order Groceries

November 14, 2024
Apple’s reported upcoming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered display, launching as early as March, could shake up the connected device market by giving the tech giant its first central command center to drive eCommerce and smart home purchases through its ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Nearly Half of US Consumers Use Digital for Travel, Healthcare and Smart Home Tech Activities

April 04, 2023
The connected economy expands with each new activity consumers perform via digital means, and those are increasing, as the average consumer now engages in 28 digital activities monthly, compared to...

Smart Cities Can Emerge Stronger From The Pandemic

May 26, 2020
There is scarcely an aspect of life that has not been thoroughly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has also dramatically exposed the degree to which consumers, employers and...

CES 2020 Opens The Door On A New Decade

January 01, 2020
If it’s not the holiest of holies for those involved in payments and commerce, it sure comes reasonably close. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
Report: Apple Explores Robots for Smart Home Applications

February 12, 2025
Apple is reportedly exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart home applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Report: Apple Developing Face ID-Powered Smart Doorbell Camera

December 22, 2024
Apple is reportedly developing a doorbell camera as it continues to bolster its smart-home offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: Apple to Introduce New Smart Home Device in Spring

September 27, 2024
Apple reportedly aims to introduce a new smart home device in spring 2025 that brings together the capabilities of an iPad, Apple TV and HomePod. Get the Full Story Complete...

Report: Apple Developing Robotics-Supported Display for Videoconferencing, Home Security

August 14, 2024
Apple is reportedly developing a device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic arm, enabling it to perform tasks like adjusting to face the user during a video call. Get...