We’ve been talking a bunch of home automation on the Podcast lately, and this week, in the Mailbag segment, a reader asked us about our setups. Neither Kristina nor I are poster children for the home ...

During a recent conversation with a diving buddy, he pulled out his phone mid conversation and said "Hey Grok, show me that dive computer we were talking about this morning." And yes, it's $580 worth ...

Your phone rings. It's your son's voice. Panicked. He says he's been in a car accident. He hurt someone. He's about to be arrested. He needs $15,000 wired before the end of the day, and please, don't ...

Traditional control architectures centered on PLCs and HMIs are expanding to include remote operations, cybersecurity, cloud connectivity and analytics. The concept of software-defined automation ...

Microsoft adds computer-using AI agents and real-time voice features to Copilot Studio. Updated workflows and Work IQ APIs simplify enterprise AI automation and operational integration. New Copilot ...

With the arrival of digital assistant apps like Gemini and Siri, most of us have grown used to talking to our phones. But conversing with your Android or iOS device can go way beyond interacting with ...

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Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. May 2026 is the 11th annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends issue.

Google launched its big AI-fueled redesign of Google Home late last year, and it has been adding features here and there ever since. Today, the company announced a bigger update that might take care ...

Customers expect support that resolves issues quickly, delivers consistent answers, and works seamlessly across channels. For organizations, this creates a familiar tension: how do you deliver ...

The market for affordable smart home appliances is growing quickly as more people look for simple ways to improve comfort, safety, and convenience without overspending. Lower prices, easier setup, and ...