On this week's show: Apple Home gets Thread 1.4, 4K video, and energy tracking, Amazon gives the Echo Hub a makeover with smarter Ring features, and Google teaches Nest cams to recognize your pets. We also check out Eufy’s biometric locks, UniFi’s campus-level security gear, WiiM’s first soundbar, a Donut Lab battery scandal that’s gone flat, and Music Assistant’s sonic smarts. All that, project updates, and so much more!

• HomeTech Headlines
  • Apple Home goes pro: Thread 1.4, 4K video, and native energy management in iOS 27 | Matter Alpha - matteralpha.com
  • Cameras get an Apple Intelligence boost in Apple Home | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Apple’s Home app will soon show you how much energy your smart plug is drawing. | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Shark is bringing some style to robot vacuums. | The Verge - The Verge
  • Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Nest cams can now recognize your furry friends. | The Verge - theverge.com
  • Eufy launches new smart locks with facial recognition and palm scanning. | The Verge - theverge.com
  • UniFi Protect is Now Campus Security Ready - blog.ui.com
  • WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar | The Verge - theverge.com
• Music Assistant 2.9: Discover Your Sound - Music Assistant - music-assistant.io
• FeatherSnap Smart Bird Feeder Camera | Wi-Fi, Solar, & Bird ID