The Verge - Apple September 2, 2026

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The Tado Smart Thermostat X is the second-generation Matter-over-Thread thermostat from the European company. | Image: Tado When Google ignominiously exited the European thermostat market last year, it pointed its customers to Tado. This week, the German-based smart home company is launching its Sma…

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