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The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to discuss a bunch of updates in the smart home world, including what's new from Google Home and in iOS 18, plus some big news in the world of smart locks and video doorbells. Then, The Verge's Chris Welch comes on to test some new earbuds, and see which pair has the best sound \u2013 and the best mic. After that, a new take on the Vergecast's chaotic wearables theory.\nFurther reading:\n\n\xa0Ki is bringing wireless power to kitchen appliances\n\n\nThe Eufy Smart Lock E30 is the company\u2019s first Matter device\n\nThe Ultraloq Bolt Mission from U-tec is the first smart lock with UWB\n\nAssa Abloy buys Level Lock to bolster its smart lock business\n\nTP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera review\n\nRing\u2019s entry-level wireless doorbell gets a head-to-toe view\n\niOS 18 lets you control Matter devices without a smart home hub\n\nThe Thread 1.4 spec is here, but it will be a while until we see any benefit\n\nGoogle TV gets a big upgrade\n\nGoogle is set to supercharge Google Home with Gemini intelligence\n\nAnd on wireless earbuds:\n\nThe best wireless earbuds to buy right now\n\nSamsung\u2019s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are its best earbuds yet\n\nGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: big upgrade, much smaller earbuds\n\nBose\u2019s new QuietComfort Earbuds offer top-tier ANC for under $200\n\nApple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations\n\nNothing\u2019s first open-ear headphones keep you aware of your surroundings\n\n\nEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices