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I tested the ZimaCube 2, and it is the homelab NAS upgrade you want
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Power all the way The ZimaCube 2 is a high-end NAS system with an extensive feature-set and all the connectivity you need. If you're using a NAS and are looking to upgrade, this is the one to buy.

The launch date for Google's 'Home Speaker' might've broken cover
By Nickolas Diaz published
Mark your calendar? A retailer's online listing for the Google Home Speaker seemingly revealed its mid-June launch date.

UGREEN DXP4800 Pro review: This is the best 4-bay NAS you can get in 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Numero uno With 10GbE connectivity, a faster Intel platform, and AV1 decode, the DXP4800 Pro is undoubtedly the best 4-bay NAS around.

Best security cameras with local storage 2026
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
close to home Keep all your recordings locally for quicker access and better privacy.

Camera events in Google Home can be your next automation in this late May patch
By Nickolas Diaz published
Getting better Another selection of Gemini for Home and smart home app updates roll out to Google's users.

I used Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra for a year, and it changed how I think about smart home products
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just get this Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra looks elegant, has best-in-class security, and connects to just about every smart home platform.

I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app
By Brady Snyder published
Android automations Google recently upgraded the automation-building experience in the Home app, and you can use it to build smarter automations right now.

Gemini for Home expands: Google opens access to carriers and hardware makers
By Nickolas Diaz published
Expansion Google's Gemini expanded to more developers, companies, service providers, and more, as it looks to break open access to other device makers.
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