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IKEA announces new Matter-compatible smart home products

zihui Nov 9, 2025, 12:54 PM

IKEA has announced 21 new Matter-compatible smart home products, focusing on lighting, sensors, and control. The new range includes KAJPLATS smart bulbs, various sensors for motion, doors, air quality, and water leakage, plus the GRILLPLATS smart plug and BILRESA remote controls. IKEA is also updating existing products to support the open-source standard, emphasizing simplicity and ease of use. While specific pricing and release dates are not yet confirmed, the products are expected to launch in January. This release aims to bolster IKEA’s smart home lineup after its partnership with Sonos ended earlier this year.

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Your internet bill is about to get more confusing

hu ying Nov 9, 2025, 11:23 AM

The FCC is looking to pare back internet “nutrition labels” that let you spot hidden fees and how much prices...

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It’s official: Windows 11 26H1 isn’t for you

hu ying Nov 9, 2025, 11:23 AM

Microsoft's Build 28000 for Windows 11 is just for testing new silicon.

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Cautious hopes for Brazil as host of COP30 climate talks

Sear Lican Nov 9, 2025, 10:49 AM

The world's eyes will be on the Amazon in coming weeks as Brazil hosts the UN climate summit. With the...

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U-17 World Cup in Qatar: Injury risk and host's legacy

Sear Lican Nov 9, 2025, 10:49 AM

For the next five years, Qatar will host the Under-17 Men's World Cup on an annual basis. What does this...

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2.75-Million-Year-Old Tools Rewrite Human Technological History

Dongf Nov 8, 2025, 11:59 AM

We may be witnessing the moment when our ancestors first defied a hostile world, using the same tools in the same place for nearly 300,000 years despite the chaos of shifting climates.

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Exclusive: Google to build new AI data centre on tiny Australian Indian Ocean outpost

WANG HUI Nov 8, 2025, 8:47 AM

Plans come after Google, Australian Department of Defence sign cloud deal Christmas Island increasingly featuring in regional war game scenarios Data centre...

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Husband of Indiana woman shot dead after going to wrong house said 'they tore everything from me'

nupn sxhi Nov 8, 2025, 1:51 AM

Husband of Indiana woman shot dead after going to wrong house said 'they tore everything from me'

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Cornell University Reaches $60 Million Deal With Trump Administration

nupn sxhi Nov 8, 2025, 1:51 AM

Cornell University Reaches $60 Million Deal With Trump Administration

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