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3 stories · “smart-home”.

Oct 14, 2026

Apple Launches HomeView at $299, Its First Smart Home Display

Apple's October 13, 2026 "Welcome Home" event launched HomeView, a $299 smart display, a $149 HomePod mini 2 and a $299 Apple TV 4K, but HomeView skips the EU.

By TPW Editorial9 min read

An Apple TV 4K streaming box with its Siri Remote.

Oct 9, 2026

Apple Sets a 'Welcome Home' Event for October 13, With Smart-Home Hardware Expected

Apple will hold a 'Welcome home' event in Tribeca, New York on October 13, 2026, widely expected to centre on smart-home hardware the company has not named.

By TPW Editorial8 min read

A Google Home smart speaker, a Google Home Hub smart display and a Google Home Mini arranged on a dark table; Google opened its Home ecosystem to third-party AI agents in September 2026.

Sep 19, 2026

Google Opens Its Smart Home to Any AI Agent With Home MCP

Google began rolling out Home MCP on September 16, 2026, letting Claude, ChatGPT and other AI agents read and control devices in the Google Home ecosystem.

By TPW Editorial7 min read