AI gadgets are everywhere, but HooRii ClawStage takes a different approach. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and the open-source OpenClaw platform, it combines a transparent display, customisable AI personalities and surprisingly capable Home Assistant integration. After spending time with Miko—the device's default AI companion—I discovered a product that can make smart home interactions feel genuinely conversational. While setup hurdles, latency and AI token costs still stand in the way of mainstream adoption, ClawStage offers a fascinating glimpse at what personality-driven AI assistants could become.

There are three analogue rules you can apply to your otherwise dull appliance (your fridge doesn't have to be smart) to put a smile on your face and perhaps even save some money. For this, you'll need Nelko PP01

I tested the EZVIZ EP3X Pro smart doorbell in real life - including a parcel theft incident. With dual cameras, AI human/parcel detection, a built-in solar panel, and free 32 GB internal storage, this doorbell is built for security-minded smart homes. See how it performed in everyday use and whether it’s worth your porch.

StackChan is a modular desktop robot from M5Stack, combining the Core2, AI features, and open-source hardware for easy customisation and experimentation.

Two big news from Arduino! An unexpected product launch and an acquisition that no one saw coming!

TRMNL offers dashboards without coding experience. Easy to set up, plugin-based ecosystem of dashboards available for TRMNL OG and your own (compatible) devices! From calendars and organisers to most whacky community-made plugins - right just for you!

New Sonoff Dongle Max and Sonoff Dongle MG244 are here and I'm testing these with Home Assistant and NodeRED.

Seeed Studio released a new reTerminal. E1001 and E1002 are e-paper based displays that bring power efficiency to the forefront of the industrial design of the reTerminal series.