The month ends, the pressure mounts and the race to close the books begins. It’s a familiar cycle, often marked by a frantic push to hit deadlines, sometimes at the expense of accuracy. But what if we could fundamentally change this experience by moving beyond simply meeting the deadline and instead focusing on a smoother, … Read more
If you’re shopping for a soundbar that won’t break the bank but still packs a punch, Sony’s Bravia Theatre Bar 6 might just be what you need. At $650, this mid-range soundbar delivers booming audio with impressive Dolby Atmos effects, especially when it comes to room-filling sound and heart-thumping bass. It’s not perfect, and it … Read more
Mobile robots fleets have grown in recent years but face new headwinds, according to Interact Analysis. Source: Adobe Stock The mobile robot industry, previously marked by rapid expansion and investment, is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment. Interact Analysis has recently revised its predictions to reflect current global conditions and its new expectations … Read more
If you are in the advanced manufacturing space, you know that adaptability is the name of the game. Production planners and operational managers continuously juggle supply chain disruptions, shifting customer demands, and resource limitations—often with competing priorities. Making a sudden change without fully testing its impact can result in costly errors, production delays, or even … Read more
SmartThings continues to invest in the Developer Center with tools for partners such as Test Suite, Product Cloning, and Certification by Similarity to simplify product integration and certification for a single product or an entire portfolio. After obtaining Works with SmartThings (WWST) certification, Analytics helps our partners gain valuable insights about how users interact with … Read more
The Salvador Convention Center, where RoboCup 2025 will take place. RoboCup is an international scientific initiative with the goal of advancing the state of the art of intelligent robots, AI and automation. The annual RoboCup event, where teams gather from across the globe to take part in competitions across a number of leagues, will this … Read more
This home-built robot was created with industrial-grade automation technologies, providing a unique platform for learning career-enhancing skills. Inspired by science fiction movies featuring robots like R2-D2 and WALL-E, Justin Flynn, a controls engineer, embarked on a journey to build a personal animatronic robot named Hubert Evolution 2 (HEV2), reminiscent of Johnny 5 from the 1986 … Read more
If you haven’t heard, starting July 8, 2025, Sonos will begin rolling out updates to its platform to comply with new EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Regulations. While these regulations originate in the EU, the upcoming platform changes will affect all Sonos users globally, including those using SmartThings integrations. Read on for a breakdown of … Read more
Apple is giving your Apple TV a big refresh with tvOS 26. The update, announced at Apple’s WWDC 2025 event, brings a slick new design and fun new features that change how you use your Apple TV, especially if you love karaoke. This update isn’t just about looks. It also makes it easier to move … Read more
Outrider said its system addresses more than 200,000 hazards. Source: Outrider Outrider Technologies Inc. today announced that it has designed a safety system from the ground up for scalable, driverless movement of freight in mixed-traffic trailer yards. “Outrider pioneered the yard automation space with the goal of making autonomous yard operations inherently safer than present-day … Read more
