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Home Assistant has merged a built-in Marketplace based on HACS into its development branches, with Core 2026.11 listed as the intended release.

A finalized U.S. fuel-economy rule sets a 34.9 mpg target for new cars and light trucks in 2031; regulators estimate drivers will spend more on gas.

Nearly 160,000 electric trucks were sold worldwide in the first half of 2026, as higher diesel prices strengthen their operating-cost case.

House Beautiful lists five Dyson vacuums and an air purifier discounted for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, with prices cut by $120 to $300.

Designers predict seven Halloween decor directions for 2026, from vintage-inspired details and ghostly draping to black-and-red palettes.

Amazon discounts three smart home products ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, including a Ring floodlight camera at $100 and Kasa outdoor plug at $20.

An Illinois program could pair utility-funded home energy systems with virtual power plants, widening access while supporting grid affordability.

ToolGuyd’s Sept. 28 roundup lists tools, organizers, pens and a Wera advent calendar, with prices and a call for reader suggestions.

Search and coverage interest is rising around a reported Ratings Pyramid listing 22 U.S. solar PV manufacturers; the trigger and details are unconfirmed.

Search and media interest in rural clean energy challenges and opportunities is rising, though the specific trigger remains unconfirmed.