Google Home Users Are Hacking Gemini Onto Their Devices
Google Home owners have found a URL trick to enable Gemini, Google’s new AI assistant. The hack now reportedly triggers a free trial of the required Google Home Premium subscription.
Category: IoT
FlashESP Puts Arduino IDE in Your Browser for Free
FlashESP brings the full Arduino IDE experience to your web browser, eliminating the need for local software installation. The platform supports all Arduino IDE ESP32 boards and libraries, with PlatformIO support coming soon. Users can manage up to 10 projects for free and flash directly to devices
Matter 1.5 Finally Brings Cameras and Smart Gardening to Your Home
Matter 1.5 has arrived with support for security cameras, soil sensors, and enhanced closure controls. The update marks a significant expansion of the smart home standard’s capabilities. Manufacturers can now begin building certified devices using these new features.
Your IoT Devices Are Vulnerable Without Any Software Flaws
A new attack method bypasses traditional IoT security by exploiting cloud authentication systems. Even devices behind firewalls and without IP exposure are vulnerable. The research will be presented at Black Hat Europe in December.
Ceva’s New Wi-Fi 7 Chip Could Make Your Smart Home Way Smarter
Ceva just introduced its Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7 1×1 client IP designed specifically for AIoT applications. The technology leverages IEEE 802.11be standards to bring next-gen wireless capabilities to compact, battery-powered devices. This could mean smarter wearables and more responsive smart home ecosys
Why You Should Bind Your Smart Home Devices Right Now
Binding lets your smart home devices communicate directly with each other, bypassing your server entirely. This creates crucial redundancy when your Home Assistant crashes or internet goes down.
This Rugged Intel-Powered Box Wants to Run Your Smart City
JHCTECH has unveiled the BRAV-7722, a rugged AI edge computing system purpose-built for smart transportation. Powered by Intel Arc GPUs and capable of 262 TOPS, it’s designed to handle everything from traffic management to autonomous driving in harsh conditions. This is part of a broader push by Int
Edge Computing’s $260B Boom: The 100 Companies Driving Real-Time AI Revolution
The edge computing market is exploding to $260 billion in 2025, driven by AI and real-time data processing. CRN’s comprehensive list identifies the 100 companies positioned to dominate this transformative shift in enterprise technology.