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Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Panasonic invests $32.8 million in Matter thermo vendor Tado
Ward Zhou has been immersed in the smart home and industrial tech space throughout his career. Based in Shenzhen, the industrial hub of smart home, he began his journey with local media outlets and a prominent smart home solution provider, eWeLink, cultivating his expertise in smart home devices and industrial dynamics. Ward has contributed hundreds of review and news pieces to respected publications such as TechNode, PingWest, and Caixin Global. When he’s not covering the latest in tech, Ward enjoys coding, design, street photography, and video games.
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News
Amazon Basics’ first Matter plug surfaces on CSA filings
We may soon have cheaper Matter devices as Amazon Basics made an entry with a first Matter plug.
News
ThirdReality teases Matter-over-Thread fingerbot switch MT1
ThirdReality teased Matter-over-Thread fingerbot switch MT1, allowing users to bring a dumb switch to Matter.
How To
How to build a Thread 1.4 OpenThread border router
A guide to build a Thread 1.4 OpenThread border router and use it with Home Assistant, Google Home, and SmartThings.
Industry News
Home Assistant announces official Matter support
Home Assistant announces official Matter support, which should please at least 25% of its user base.
News
TP-Link expands Matter portfolio with new Tapo smart relay modules
TP-Link expands its Tapo product line with two smart relay modules designed to convert traditional lighting and appliances into smart devices.
Manufacturer News
iOS 18.4 expands Matter support with smoke, CO, and water leak sensors
Apple Home adds smoke detectors, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and water leak sensors support with the iOS 18.4 developer beta.
News
New MacBook Air and Mac Studio Come with Thread Radio
Apple releases new MacBook Air and Mac Studio with Thread radio chips built-in.
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Telecom Giant ZTE Unveils 4K AI Soundbar with Matter and Thread Built-in at MWC 2025
Industry News
Timmerflotte, Ikea’s First Matter-Over-Thread Sensor, Could Signal Dirigera Hub Upgrades
Ikea's FCC filing reveals the Timmerflotte sensor, their first Thread device, hinting at Dirigera hub upgrades. This move signals a deeper push into Matter, potentially unifying smart home ecosystems for wider compatibility.
News
Aqara Expands Matter Bridge Functionality with Scene and Signal Synchronization
Aqara boosts Matter interoperability with its M3 Hub. New "Advanced Bridging" features let users seamlessly integrate complex Aqara scenes and triggers into Apple Home, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, expanding control beyond the Aqara ecosystem.