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Google Nest cameras are up to 33 percent off in early October Prime Day sale
Just ahead of Google's October "Bid Deal Days" Prime Day sale, multiple Nest products are on sale, some back to all-time low prices.
Steve Dent10.09.2023
Three kitchen gadgets to take the guesswork out of sourdough
We check out the Sourhouse Goldie, the Brod & Taylor Sourdough Home and The Breadwinner to see which keeps your starter happiest.
Andrew Tarantola10.06.2023
Amazon's $180 Echo Hub is a smart home control panel for your wall
Wednesday, during a press event at its HQ2 in Arlington, VA, Amazon announced a new way to control smart home devices using the upcoming Echo Hub.
Sam Rutherford09.21.2023
Google adds first-gen indoor Nest cameras to its Home app
Google ha started rolling out the ability to manage the first-generation Nest Cam Indoor device through the public preview version of its Home app.
Mariella Moon08.25.2023
Solo Stove introduces a $349 gas-only version of its Pi pizza oven
Solo Stove's latest pizza oven is a gas-only model that's more affordable than its previous multi-fuel option.
Billy Steele08.17.2023
8110081100Kamado Joe Konnected Joe review: A highly versatile smart grill
Kamado Joe put its smart-grilling expertise into a WiFi-connected model with all the benefits of a ceramic cooker.
Billy Steele08.08.2023
Sony’s new spatial sound system is actually portable
When you think of true surround sound stereo systems, you imagine cumbersome multi-speaker affairs that take all day to set up. Sony may have just upended that notion with its HT-AX7 portable theater system, complete with 360 spatial sound mapping. The hook here is that the speakers are detachable and the whole system can easily be moved from room to room without a trip to the chiropractor.
Lawrence Bonk07.08.2023
8710087100TP-Link Deco XE75 review: a solid WiFi 6E router system that delivers more for less
It's not the most polished, or best-looking, but it's the right mix of affordable and powerful for folks who feel confident to manage their own mesh.
Daniel Cooper06.22.2023
8710087100Nest WiFi Pro review: Google’s WiFi 6E mesh is more approachable than the rest
Google's blend of performance and price remains unbeatable in the mesh WiFi space.
Daniel Cooper06.21.2023
Philips Hue lights are getting brightness balancing and better motion sensor automations
Philips Hue is introducing some new features that make it easier to match brightness levels on different lights and fine-tune motion sensor automation.
Steve Dent06.20.2023
8510085100Google Pixel Tablet review: Clever accessories transform an unexciting tablet
The Pixel Tablet is a competent smart display that is also a tablet that's always charged and ready when you need it. Some quirks aside, it's a versatile product that deserves a spot in your home.
Cherlynn Low06.20.2023
Google Home's new script editor can make smart device automations even more powerful
After releasing its redesigned Home app last month, Google is giving users far more control over their smart homes via new script editor.
Steve Dent06.14.2023
Instant Pot parent company files for bankruptcy
Instant Pot's parent company, Instant Brands, has declared bankruptcy.
Jon Fingas06.14.2023
Abode's entry-level Smart Home Security Kit only costs $160 but drops HomeKit support
Abode's new Smart Home Security Kit comes in at a lower $160, but drops support for Apple's HomeKit technology.
Peter Cao05.25.2023
iOS 17 will reportedly turn your locked iPhone into a smart display
Apple's iOS 17 update is rumored to turn iPhones into makeshift smart displays.
Jon Fingas05.25.2023
Fellow Tally hands-on: A slick scale for precise pour-overs
Thanks to a novel Brew Assist feature, Fellow's new Tally Pro scale could go a long way toward helping you brew the perfect cup of coffee. However, its $185 price tag is tough to swallow.
Sam Rutherford05.19.2023
After two years of updates, the HomePod mini is actually pretty good
Apple's HomePod mini has improved significantly in two-plus years, and that makes it a better deal.
Jon Fingas05.16.2023
WiZ's motion-sensing smart lights can now monitor your home
WiZ has unveiled a new home monitoring system that uses its existing motion-sensing WiFi smart bulbs in combination with Wiz's new $70 (€90) Indoor Camera.
Steve Dent05.12.2023
Roku unveils a $99 smart home monitoring system
Roku now has a smart home monitoring system, and the entire kit costs $99.
Jon Fingas05.10.2023
Weber's smart grilling app now lets you monitor multiple grills at the same time
Weber's updated grilling app now includes a retooled dashboard, temperature graphing, more recipes and the ability to monitor multiple grills — and multiple recipes — at the same time.
Billy Steele05.02.2023