Z-Wave Alliance Adds/Drops Members, Keeps Antitrust Umbrella Intact
Published Date: 9/16/2026
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The Z-Wave Alliance, a group working on smart home tech, just updated its membership by adding seven new companies and saying goodbye to twelve others. This keeps their special legal protection against big antitrust lawsuits in place, so they can keep innovating without costly legal drama. If you’re part of this tech world, watch for more updates as the group grows and changes.
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