You can use your old laptop to make a smart home hub

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What happened

An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

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