Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a Smart Home Reviewer at The Verge. She specializes in home automation and connected gadgets, covering a range of topics from robot vacuums to smart locks, and is recognized as a leading expert on the smart home standard Matter. Her work has been featured in notable publications including The New York Times, Dwell, and BBC Science Focus.
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy's coverage primarily focuses on smart home technology, home automation, and home appliances. She often covers product promotions and press releases related to these topics and also provides reviews of relevant products.
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By: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
It's combining Google Home APIs with Gemini smart home features , so ISPs, security companies, and carriers can “ build monetizable, proactive services ” for your homes. In other words, Google wants other companies to put Google Home's AI in their products — and charge you a Google Home Premium subscription . With manufacturers now able to build Gemini-powered speakers and cameras , it seems entirely possible that Google may never make another Nest device again
The Aura by Coolfly is a more practical, less polished alternative to the popular Birdbuddy.
By: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Julia Lynn
A Northern California couple’s search for a vacation home near their older daughter at the University of South Carolina ended with an empty lot and a new beginning on Sullivan’s Island. “When I drive onto the island, things just kind of melt away,” says the husband.
By: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Liv 2.0 starts at $1,700 and can be expanded to cover 3,000 square feet – for a price. It also tackles no-see-ums.
Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0 , the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system . It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it's also more expensive and requires professional installation.
The smart lighting company best known for its modular RGB lighting panels has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of Switchbot. According to a filing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, the purchase will take two years to complete. Nanoleaf just announced a pivot to robotics and AI, an area in which the smart home company Switchbot is heavily involved, launching its first humanoid household robot at CES this year.
The new feature in Google Home lets you add your pets’ faces to your indoor cameras, so you get alerts that tell you which cat is walking on the counter rather than just that a cat is traversing the kitchen. To enable it, type your pet’s name and species into the Ask Home search box in the Home app; you need Google Home Premium Advanced ($20/month).
By: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Nanoleaf's CEO says the ‘partnership' will help both smart home companies pursue their ambitions in AI and robotics.
By: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
8 pts Nanoleaf has made a name for itself by developing smart color-changing LED lighting products, including wall panels, TV mirroring, and display cases. | Image: Nanoleaf Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics, the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge,…
Its PowerDetect UV Reveal now comes in four colors — brown, green, blue, and ivory. The earthy neutral palettes feature metallic accents and look surprisingly good — for a robot. I’ve been testing the blue one, and I like how it blends in with my kitchen cabinets. As robot vacuums become more capable, they are also getting bigger, so it’s encouraging to see manufacturers putting more thought into how they fit in with your decor. [Image: https://platform.theverge/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/8A0A6293_5d06e8.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/LuxeCollection_Cordless-and-Robots_Lineup.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
