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Apple and Schneider’s Smart Thermostat Hits the Market as Consumer Hardware Struggles for Air
On Oct. 15, 2026, Apple and Schneider released a new smart thermostat designed to slash electric bills, while hardware desks at <a href="https://www.theverge.com">The Verge</a> and <a href="https://electrek.co">Electrek</a> critiqued missed living-room opportunities and camera downgrades on upcoming devices.