This time of year is usually my favourite. New hardware keeps arriving, and this past week was no different.

Apple has been busy with the home. Shortly after announcing Home Collection, the range of devices it built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, it has now introduced a new category, Apple Home View, alongside a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini.

Google announced the Fitbit Edge, which has a neat trick up its sleeve: a replaceable battery. And Googlebooks, which we covered when they were first announced, are now reaching buyers. The first reviews are in and the reactions are mixed, so check them out in this week’s linked articles.

Apple unveils homeview, the company's smart display built for Siri AI 

When Apple enters a new category they usualy redefine the lanscape with their influence. The homeview might do the same for smarthome management hardware