Let’s give it up for companies that are making affordable smart bulbs. Lifx is one, having recently released a two-pack of A19 / E26 LED bulbs at CES 2026 capable of white and color for just $24.99. These dimmable 800-lumen bulbs connect over Wi-Fi, and they’re compatible with Matter, making them work seamlessly with numerous […]
The best robot vacuums are the ones you stop thinking about. You do not want a new chore that needs babysitting. You want something that quietly keeps floors under control while you get on with your day. The Roborock Qrevo Series robot vacuum and mop i…
Ring’s new Search Party feature has once again drawn backlash for the company. A 30-second ad that aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl showed Ring cameras “surveilling” neighborhoods to locate a lost dog. In the current political climate, a prime-time ad celebrating neighborhood surveillance struck a nerve. People voiced concerns across social media that the AI-powered […]
Philips Hue has been busy upgrading several product lines recently, and the Lucca series is said to be next.
Ring’s Search Party Super Bowl ad tugged at heartstrings, but the feature adds extra AI scanning to your cameras. Here’s how to find the per-camera toggles in Control Center and disable both pet and fire detection.
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Valentine’s Day gifts get tricky when you want something that feels thoughtful but also genuinely useful. That’s why a foot massager can be a sleeper hit. It’s comfort, stress relief, and “I noticed you’ve been tired lately” wrapped into one box. Right…
There’s no need to splash out on expensive smart blinds when the SwitchBot Blind Tilt can do the same thing for a fraction of the price.
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If you haven’t yet updated to the new Apple Home, your smart home devices may no longer work in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch starting Tuesday. On February 10, 2026, Apple will end support for the original HomeKit architecture. The biggest impact of the change will be felt by […]
Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.
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