Ikea is shaking up the smart home landscape with its new low-cost, Matter-over-Thread products. Discover how this move promises greater affordability, seamless interoperability, and a truly platform-agnostic smart home experience for everyone.

Despite ample warnings, Google has officially pulled the plug on support for its older Nest thermostat models. This move leaves some early adopters in a lurch, raising questions about the longevity of smart home devices and consumer expectations.