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Philips Hue gets new scenes, a demo mode and an impending price increase

Philips Hue gets new scenes, a demo mode and an impending price increase

April 22, 2022
Philips Hue is still the defacto choice for smart lighting with the most mature ecosystem of any such product. The hard work continues to make the system even better, but it's not all good news. Alongside some small but still interesting updates within the companion application, it looks like Philips could be making some fairly...
Latest Philips Hue update adds some cool new scenes

Latest Philips Hue update adds some cool new scenes

February 2, 2022
Those of you who own Philips smart LED lights would probably be familiar with the Philips Hue mobile app. The companion app lets you organize, control, and customize your smart lights and accessories. The app received a big visual overhaul last year that greatly simplified the user interface by bringing quick access to scenes, brightness,...
Start your smart home journey with these 3 Philips Hue Smart Bulbs for $100 only

Start your smart home journey with these 3 Philips Hue Smart Bulbs for $100 only

November 26, 2021
A wise person once said: "The smart home journey starts with a bulb," and Philips' Black Friday deals give you every reason to buy one. The good news is that you're actually getting a pack of 3 for $100 only. By grabbing this pack now, you're saving $35 and adding more colors to your life....
Philips Hue unveils new smart lighting products and Spotify integration

Philips Hue unveils new smart lighting products and Spotify integration

September 2, 2021
Philips has updated its Hue range of smart lighting solutions with a host of new products. The latest additions to the Philips Hue lineup include new gradient lighting strips and tubes, updated floor and table lamps, and brighter bulbs. Along with the new products, Philips has also announced a partnership with Spotify, bringing support for...
These are the Best external monitors for Dell XPS 17: LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more

These are the Best external monitors for Dell XPS 17: LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more

August 23, 2021
The XPS 17 is currently the most premium and most powerful laptop available from Dell. Having a similar design language as its younger siblings, the XPS 15 and XPS 13, it's also one of the most compact 17 inch notebooks having a high-quality aluminum exterior. The current-gen model (9710) can be configured with the latest...
Philips Hue on Android and iOS gets a major design overhaul

Philips Hue on Android and iOS gets a major design overhaul

June 4, 2021
Philips has rebuilt the Philips Hue app on Android and iOS from the ground up, and it comes with a brand new design. The updated app has started rolling out to users via Google Play and the App Store, and it includes the following changes: The new Philips Hue app comes with a new intuitive interface...
Philips Hue loses its Nest integration next week, and Google Home still isn’t ready

Philips Hue loses its Nest integration next week, and Google Home still isn’t ready

November 12, 2020
Philips Hue is undoubtedly the market leader when it comes to smart lighting, but it’s about to lose its compatibility with the outgoing Works With Nest protocol, as soon as next week. It’s been over a year since Google first announced it would be sunsetting the Nest app and closing Works with Nest, in favour...
The State Of The Internet Of Things

The State Of The Internet Of Things

September 1, 2015
Tech giant IBM has invested $10 billion in research into the field so far and plans to invest a further $3 billion and hire an additional 2000 employees. Which, according to analyst firm Strategy Analytics, has solidified their place as a significant driving force behind IoT adoption. The company currently has 13 research centers around the...