The Verge

Brilliant’s new smart home controller makes it easier to put a touchscreen on your wall

The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. If you buy something from a ...
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Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how

There are many ways to make the most of old devices we no longer use. For example, I have a couple of old Fire tablets that I turned into Echo Shows for my home use. However, one of the best uses for ...
The Verge

This screensaver turns your Pixel into a smart home control panel

A new feature in Android 15 allows your phone or tablet to display an interactive smart home control panel while charging — and it’s not limited to Google Home. A new feature in Android 15 allows your ...
Mashable

[Update] Microsoft says it's killing the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel

UPDATE: Aug. 26, 2024, 4:37 p.m. EDT Microsoft has amended its statement in the support document to say the following: "Many of the settings in Control Panel are in the process of being migrated to ...
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Bye-bye, Control Panel: Microsoft to finally drop this relic of the past but still unsure about it

Last week, Microsoft published a support document that mentioned the death of the Windows Control Panel, which has been around since Windows 95 arrived. The document said that this iconic component of ...