Amazon announced six Echo and smart-home updates, including a new Echo Show 16, smart-home features, a camera-equipped speaker and Alexa Home Map.
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Amazon Echo Show 11 Review: A Holiday Hub for the Home
An honest look at the Amazon Echo Show 11: its large screen, smart home hub, video calls and audio, plus the trade-offs to consider for gifting.
This $50 Amazon Find Made My Dark, Dated Countertops Look Like Expensive Marble
A House Beautiful writer says about $50 of Amazon marble contact paper brightened her rental kitchen, though installation took seven hours.
The Rise Of The Anti-Algorithm Interior — Why We’re Rejecting Predictability For Adventurous, More Personal Homes
Livingetc’s SS27 trend report describes a move away from predictable, social-media-driven interiors toward homes shaped by personal stories and taste.
This Is The Right Way To Do A Gallery Wall, According To A Framing Expert
Toronto framer Tara Gavin recommends intentional color, generous mat space and black-and-white photos for a cohesive gallery wall.
The Future Of Wet Cat Food Dispensers Is Here. My Review Of Neakasa Riko
A CNET monthlong review found the Neakasa Riko can rehydrate freeze-dried food at mealtime, with trade-offs in cost, setup and food compatibility.
Echo Show 8 Review: A Handy Holiday Hub for Home
An honest Echo Show 8 review covering its screen, audio, smart-home features, trade-offs, and who might enjoy it as a holiday gift.
Quartz Countertops May Be On Their Way Out—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
Designers quoted by House Beautiful say clients are considering quartzite, soapstone, granite and porcelain, but quartz remains available.
The Inspired Home Show To Host 2,000 Brands, New Show Floor Activations
The Inspired Home Show will return to Chicago March 9–11, 2027, with about 2,000 brands and new floor activations before moving to Atlanta in 2028.
7 Smart Home Devices That Are Better With Thread
A Matter Alpha report outlines seven smart-home device types that may benefit from Thread, from sensors and locks to bulbs and media hubs.
