Apple Inc., aiming to catch up with rivals in the smart home market, is nearing the launch of a new product category: a ...

This description sounds a lot like the Google Home Hub, which came out in 2018, or the Echo Show, which is already up to its ...

Designed as a compact but powerful hub, it can manage household appliances, conduct FaceTime video calls, and control apps through Siri voice commands. As the tech giant steps up its smart home ...