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The Verge guide to holiday shopping

The Vergecast

CHAPTER

Navigating Smart Home Technology and Gifting

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of smart home technology, focusing on the Matter protocol and its implications for device compatibility. It highlights the challenges consumers face in purchasing smart devices, particularly during the gift-giving season, and offers practical advice for new homeowners. The discussion also weighs the suitability of various smart tech gifts while emphasizing the importance of understanding the recipient's tech familiarity.

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