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Hallelujah, the New Roomba Can Avoid Pet Poop

The iRobot Roomba j7+ can detect and avoid obstacles in its path.

Victoria Song

9/09/21 12:01AM

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Google's Newest Nest Cam Is a Solid Security Camera If You're All In With Google

You no longer need a subscription to get a Nest cam's best features, but you're also sacrificing some freedom to…

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Yes, I Actually Do Want a Creepy Dyson Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs

What can I say? I'm desperate for a little more help around the house.

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Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time

You can't record video continuously even when you plug the doorbell in due to its size.

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Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House

Get ready for a slew of new smart lights, from gradient tubes to ceiling bulbs.

Florence Ion

9/01/21 3:30AM

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The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google

Google's cheaper doorbell security camera offers a lot for less, but you make some sacrifices for those savings.

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Samsung Is Turning Its Smart Home Platform Into a Tinkerer's Tool

The latest update to SmartThings adds localized automation, plus support for Matter.

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You'll Have to Wait Until 2022 for Smart Home Gadgets That Work Together

Matter is supposed to make it easier to connect your smart devices, but it won't be ready for primetime until next…

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Google's Overhauled Nest Cams Are Smarter and Easier to Use Without a Subscription

The refreshed lineup of home security cameras offer more powerful on-device object recognition.

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Sleepy Joe Reveals He’s in the Pocket of Big Efficient Dishwasher

The Biden administration is mandating that we, once again, make sure our appliances Work Good.

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You Can Finally Buy the Plumbing-Free Countertop Dishwasher We've Been Waiting For

The appliance requires no plumbing hookups and uses less water than hand-washing dishes.

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Ring's Security Cameras Now Offer End-to-End Encryption, but You'll Have to Opt In

Battery-powered video doorbells and cameras don't support the new feature.

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The Very Best Smart Home Gadgets

The gear to help you everything in your abode, from your vacuum to your lights.

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The Smart Home Isn't Worth It

I'm not willing to jump through all the hoops needed to make my home barely smarter.

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7 Tales of Smart Homes Gone Horribly Awry

Smart-home tech makes life more convenient—but as these stories show, sometimes the price for that is pure terror.

Cheryl Eddy

6/29/21 4:15PM

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Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents' Smart Thermostats

Several customers unknowingly agreed to the energy-saving practice as part of a promotion.

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Dyson's Laser Vacuum Is as Excessive as It Is Satisfying

Your vacuum absolutely doesn't need a laser, but it makes a tedious chore, dare we say, a little more fun.

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Apple Opens Up Siri to Work With Third-Party Smart Home Devices [Updated]

As part of its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple announced it’s finally opening up its Siri digital…

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Philips Hue Finally Has a Good App

It took four generations, but the Philips Hue app is finally a delight to use. In a significant update to its iOS…

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This Little Security Cam Gives Nest and Ring a Run for Their Money

The Eufy SoloCam E40 packs quite a few features in its small package

Florence Ion

6/02/21 12:00PM

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Hallelujah, the New Roomba Can Avoid Pet Poop

Google's Newest Nest Cam Is a Solid Security Camera If You're All In With Google

Yes, I Actually Do Want a Creepy Dyson Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs

Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time

Philips Hue Wants to Put a Smart Light in Every Room in Your House

The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google

Samsung Is Turning Its Smart Home Platform Into a Tinkerer's Tool

You'll Have to Wait Until 2022 for Smart Home Gadgets That Work Together

Google's Overhauled Nest Cams Are Smarter and Easier to Use Without a Subscription

Sleepy Joe Reveals He’s in the Pocket of Big Efficient Dishwasher

You Can Finally Buy the Plumbing-Free Countertop Dishwasher We've Been Waiting For

Ring's Security Cameras Now Offer End-to-End Encryption, but You'll Have to Opt In

The Very Best Smart Home Gadgets

The Smart Home Isn't Worth It

7 Tales of Smart Homes Gone Horribly Awry

Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents' Smart Thermostats

Dyson's Laser Vacuum Is as Excessive as It Is Satisfying

Apple Opens Up Siri to Work With Third-Party Smart Home Devices [Updated]

Philips Hue Finally Has a Good App

This Little Security Cam Gives Nest and Ring a Run for Their Money