You don’t need a robot butler or an AI hologram to see how far technology has come. Some of the biggest leaps in smart tech this year haven’t been flashy or futuristic, they’ve been hiding in plain sight, right on your kitchen counter or bathroom shelf. These everyday gadgets have quietly levelled up, learning your habits, syncing with your devices, and making small but mighty improvements that make daily life just… smoother.

As someone deeply invested in tech, both professionally and personally, I’ve recently started looking at how to improve my smart home setup. I currently use the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and while it’s been a solid part of my home, it’s beginning to feel a little basic compared to what’s now possible.

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Remote work isn’t entirely new, but its rapid growth was greatly influenced by factors like the recent global pandemic.