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Aqara unveiled new Matter smart lights at IFA 2026, featuring Thread and Zigbee dual-protocol support. The lineup includes outdoor lights, floor lamps, and LED strips, directly competing with Govee in the smart home lighting market.
UGREEN launched HomeAgent HA100, HA100 Pro, and MasterAgent MA100 smart home hubs at Gillette Stadium, keeping AI and storage local. The MA100 runs on Nvidia Jetson Thor with 2,070 TOPS and costs $20,000, while HA100 models start at $1,799.
Google's latest Google Home update expands Gemini for Home voice commands, allowing combined media and smart home requests like "Turn off the lights and stop the music." It fixes alarm and Google Keep list issues, sorts automation options alphabetically, and respects third-party app visibility restrictions.
Anker unveiled MindBase at IFA 2026, a Matter 1.5 smart home controller with 48TB NAS storage and on-device AI. It supports 16 wireless cameras, runs AnkaAI, and replaces Eufy and Soundcore branding. No pricing or availability was announced.
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