Protecting vulnerable users in a digital world
Our growing reliance on digital tools has certainly connected communities and made daily tasks simpler. But it’s also brought along complex new risks. For people who are more vulnerable, like…
Xiaomi smart home devices help pet owners care for pets remotely
As more Filipinos treat pets as family members, Xiaomi is promoting its smart home ecosystem as a practical way to help busy pet owners keep feeding schedules, monitor pets, and…
IDC: Shipments of smart home devices fell by 2.6% in 2022
Citing economic challenges, the International Data Corp. (IDC) reported that global shipments of smart home devices declined for the first time in 2022. The shipments fell 2.6% year over year…
Smart home device shipments to decline by 2.6% in 2022 — IDC
Attributing to worsening macroeconomic conditions, the International Data Corp. (IDC) once again reduced its forecast this time for smart home device shipments. The market intelligence firm now predicts a shipment…
Smart home device shipments grew by 11.7% in 2021 — IDC
Driven by high broadband penetration, the availability of 5G connections, and the increasing number of wireless home networks, the worldwide market for smart home devices grew by 11.77% in 2021…
Samsung expands Galaxy Upcycling program to turn old smartphones into smart home devices
To drastically reduce electronic waste, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Samsung) is introducing Galaxy Upcycling at Home under its Galaxy Upcycling program, which will enable device owners to convert their Galaxy…