Amazon Echo Time: Bedroom Smart Display Pricing and Features
Amazon's new Echo Time smart display focuses on bedroom routines with adaptive lighting and sleep-optimized alarms at $199.99.
Smart Home & Security
Smart home technology promises to make your home safer, more comfortable, and easier to manage. Our coverage focuses on the devices that actually deliver: video doorbells that catch what matters, smart locks worth trusting, thermostats that pay for themselves, and security cameras that work in the dark. We skip the gimmicks and focus on reliability, app quality, and the privacy practices most reviewers overlook.
Google Home Data Drain: What Shoppers Need to Know
Google Home Speakers consume terabytes in weeks. Here's what happened and what to do.
Budget Smart Scale with Premium Display Surprises
At $85, Wyze's BodyScan offers segmented body analysis and a huge 4.7-inch LED screen that rivals scales costing much more.
Eufy E10 Window Camera: Subscription-Free Security
Eufy launches affordable window camera at $79.99 with no monthly fees, but power cable limits placement options.
IKEA STRÅLA LED Tree Pairs with Smart Plugs for Affordable Automation
New LED tree and lamp gain scheduling and voice control when connected to smart plugs. Starting at £25.
Amazon Introduces Three New Alexa Tablets
New Alexa tablet lineup offers models for productivity, entertainment, and reading starting at $229.99.
Amazon Launches Premium Alexa Tablet with Full Android
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro arrives with iPad Air specs but lower pricing, full Android, and built-in AI.
Ring Launches 5 New Security Cameras with 4K Indoor Option
Ring reveals its first 4K indoor camera and new outdoor models with pan-tilt and flexible power options.
Ring Smart Lock Adds Hand Crank for Dead Battery Access
Ring's new smart lock has an unusual power backup no competitor offers before, coming in 2027.
Multi-Function Heaters Take Off as Shoppers Seek Alternatives
Budget-conscious homeowners are ditching central heating for smart, multi-function devices that warm single rooms and purify air.
Google Home Gets Smarter at Hearing You
New update improves voice recognition, speeds up responses, and handles multiple languages better.
Samsung Sound App Shutting Down in 2027
Samsung is consolidating its audio app into SmartThings. Here's what you need to do before March 2027.
SmartThings Android App Gets Fresh New Design
Samsung's redesigned SmartThings app finally arrives on Android with compact cards and smarter shortcuts.
Faster Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Arrives with Big Discount
Amazon's updated Fire TV Stick 4K is 40% faster with a redesigned remote and a Prime Day discount coming.
ULTRALOQ Debuts Three New Smart Locks for 2026
ULTRALOQ launches smart locks with UWB, digital wallet keys, and Matter support. See which model suits your door.
Dyson R1 Vacuum-Only Robot Launches
Premium robot vacuum without mop pads addresses a long-overlooked gap in the market
Anker Eufy S4 VR Video Doorbell Explained
The world's first video doorbell with VR viewing combines panoramic coverage, AI tracking, and zero subscription fees. Here's what buyers should know.
Aosu R1 Ultra: Free Storage Video Doorbell Worth Buying?
No monthly fees? 60 days of free storage? Here's what shoppers must know about this budget-friendly video doorbell.
TP-Link Security Cameras Have Major Vulnerabilities
Two best-selling TP-Link models exposed to login bypass attacks. What homeowners need to do now.
Eufy Omni E35 Launches: Self-Cleaning Robot Vacuum for Busy Homes
New 35,000 Pa robot vacuum with hot-water self-cleaning mop dock. What shoppers need to know about hands-free cleaning.
Google Home Adds Third-Party AI Support
Claude and OpenClaw now work with Google Home for smarter automation and custom controls.
Connect Philips Hue and IKEA Lights: 7 Proven Methods
Integrate IKEA smart lights with Philips Hue devices. Explore Matter, bridge pairing, and DIY hacks.
Philips Hue Nanoleaf Module Simplifies Smart Lighting
Hue users can now control Nanoleaf Shapes directly from the Hue app. The new module costs under $50.
MOVA V70 Ultra Complete Brings Edge Cleaning Innovation
UK release of robot vacuum with extending brush system and 42,000Pa suction power changes edge cleaning game.
Ring Launches Neighbours and Pet Search Feature in UK
Video doorbell platform comes to UK next month with community features and lost dog alerts.
7 Legal Safety Tips for Your Video Doorbell
Protect your home without legal risk. Learn how to use video doorbells responsibly and avoid privacy violations.
How Robot Vacuums Work and What It Means for You
Discover the technology behind robot vacuums, from LiDAR mapping to obstacle detection, and what it means for your home.
iRobot Breaks From Spec Wars With Dual Bot Concept
What happens when one robot vacuum becomes two specialized cleaners instead of one compromise machine?
Dreame Steam Robot Vacuum: Innovation or Overreach?
Dreame's new steam-equipped robot vacuum is here but comes with major battery trade-offs. Should buyers care?
IKEA's New Smart Cabinet Light Driver Adds Matter Support
IKEA launches Dubbelkisel driver with Matter compatibility for integrated cabinet lights, enabling full smart home integration at $20.
LiDAR Robot Lawn Mowers: What Buyers Need to Know
New LiDAR-equipped mowers promise faster setup and better navigation. Here's how they compare to GPS systems and whether they're worth the cost.
IFA 2026 Smart Home Products Buyers Should Know
New smart home innovations tackle everything from lawn care to security and energy. Here are the standout products worth considering.
DJI Romo 2 Prioritizes Privacy in New Robot Vacuum
Second-gen robot vacuum adds offline mode and advanced obstacle avoidance after original security concerns.
DJI's New Robot Vacuums Prioritize Home Privacy
DJI adds privacy controls to its latest robot vacuums, keeping home footage off the cloud.
UGREEN HomeAgent: Local AI Storage for Smart Homes
UGREEN's new HomeAgent NAS brings local AI processing, Matter control, and no cloud subscriptions to smart home storage.
Anker's New Local AI Hub Changes Smart Home Security
Anker launches MindBase AI hub that keeps all smart home processing local. Learn what this means for your privacy and wallet.