The Vergecast

Your front door is the key to the smart home

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The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to discuss a bunch of updates in the smart home world, including what's new from Google Home and in iOS 18, plus some big news in the world of smart locks and video doorbells. Then, The Verge's Chris Welch comes on to test some new earbuds, and see which pair has the best sound – and the best mic. After that, a new take on the Vergecast's chaotic wearables theory.

Further reading:

  •  Ki is bringing wireless power to kitchen appliances
  • The Eufy Smart Lock E30 is the company’s first Matter device
  • The Ultraloq Bolt Mission from U-tec is the first smart lock with UWB
  • Assa Abloy buys Level Lock to bolster its smart lock business
  • TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera review
  • Ring’s entry-level wireless doorbell gets a head-to-toe view
  • iOS 18 lets you control Matter devices without a smart home hub
  • The Thread 1.4 spec is here, but it will be a while until we see any benefit
  • Google TV gets a big upgrade
  • Google is set to supercharge Google Home with Gemini intelligence

    • And on wireless earbuds:

    • The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
    • Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are its best earbuds yet
    • Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: big upgrade, much smaller earbuds
    • Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds offer top-tier ANC for under $200
    • Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations
    • Nothing’s first open-ear headphones keep you aware of your surroundings


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