Home Automation
The latest Home Automation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Bringing Windows Media Center Back to Life on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide
Microsoft buried Windows Media Center over a decade ago, but a stubborn community of home theater PC enthusiasts has dug it up, patched it together, and coaxed it back to life on Windows 10 and 11....
The Core Engine: Understanding Serenade
In the wake of Microsoft's decision to sunset Cortana in 2023, a noticeable void was left for Windows power users who longed for a truly integrated and powerful voice control system. While Microsoft...
Privacy-first design now drives 2025’s top AI assistant choices.
The digital transformation wave has turned AI assistants from experimental tools into indispensable daily companions, revolutionizing how we work, create, and interact with technology. As we navigate...
Mobile and OTA Firmware Updates Now Make a PC-Free Lifestyle Fully Viable
The idea of ditching your traditional PC in favor of mobile devices and smart gadgets is no longer a futuristic fantasy—it's an increasingly viable reality. With advancements in mobile computing,...
Alexa+ on Echo Show: How Amazon's AI is Redefining Smart Home Personalization
Amazon's latest AI upgrade, Alexa+, is transforming Echo Show devices into hyper-personalized smart home hubs that anticipate needs before you voice them. After extensive testing with the Early...
5 Home Assistant Automations for Circadian Lighting, Climate Control & More
Home Assistant has revolutionized smart home automation by offering unparalleled flexibility and control over connected devices. Unlike proprietary ecosystems, this open-source platform empowers...
Schneider Electric IoT Devices Exposed to Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - What You Need to Know
Schneider Electric's Wiser Home Automation systems, widely used in smart buildings and energy management, have been found vulnerable to a high-severity buffer overflow attack (CVE-2023-4041). This...
Self-Hosting Without a NAS: SBCs and Old PCs Can Build Your Private Cloud
Introduction In an era where data privacy and control are paramount, self-hosting personal cloud solutions have emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional cloud services. Notably, setting up...
Windows 11 Recall Launch Sparks Debate Amid Smart Home Obsolescence and AI Growth
Windows 11 Recall: Transforming Digital Memory with AI Microsoft's recent rollout of the Windows 11 "Recall" feature marks a bold leap in personal computing, embedding AI-driven productivity into the...
LG Drops Google Assistant from TVs May 2023, Shifts to Microsoft Copilot
LG Smart TVs Drop Google Assistant: Transitioning to Microsoft AI If you have grown used to commanding your LG TV with “Hey Google, change the channel!”—it’s time to prepare for a significant...