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Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells
Ring has announced upgrades to its battery-powered video doorbells, including 4K video for the Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd gen) and 2K video for the Battery Doorbell Plus and Battery Doorbell (2nd gen). New solar charging accessories are also available to extend battery life. The new products are available for pre-order starting today.
Aqara's Matter-compatible camera promises easier smart home integration
Smart home company Aqara has launched the G350, its first camera certified for the Matter standard, which aims to improve interoperability between smart home devices. The G350 features 4K and 2.5K lenses, 360-degree coverage, and AI-powered tracking. Aqara also introduced the G400 wired doorbell camera with 2K resolution and compatibility with major smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.
Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its smart home display until fall 2026 due to ongoing AI development for Siri. While the hardware is finished, the company is prioritizing the integration of its Apple Intelligence package into Siri, which is also expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro in September. The smart display, internally codenamed J490, has been rumored since 2022.