Apple unveils AI-powered smart home devices, betting on AI to revive sector

Apple announced a new line of smart home devices on Tuesday, leveraging modern AI to overcome the category's historical shortcomings. The move signals a strategic bet that AI can finally deliver on the long-promised smart home vision, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape against Amazon and Google. The success of this bet is uncertain, as past smart home adoption has been limited by complexity and fragmented ecosystems.