Published Apr 25, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming hardware, she's covered just about everything. Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine has contributed to the world of AI and tech in a variety of ways including interviewing the CEO of Razer, AMD's Director of Product Marketing and the VP of Lenovo. Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out. Some smart home products definitely feel like a bit more of a party trick. You show your guest your automated curtains or your voice-controlled movie mode, and it's cool for five seconds, but then the novelty dies. In reality, the most common smart home gear like curtains, bulbs, plugs, or even hubs are reactive.…