Smart home
Roborock's S7 MaxV Ultra is the smartest robot vacuum I've ever tested
Roborock’s new robot cleaner is the holy grail: it vacuums, mops, empties, and cleans itself. And one more big plus: it can avoid pet poop, too.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A tale of two smart home users
Reviewers Ian Carlos Campbell and Raymond Wong agree the Echo Show 15 has polished hardware and Alexa support, but the software is too barebones and janky.
Ikea’s 2021 Symfonisk table lamp speaker fixes the original’s biggest flaw
With a new design and, most importantly, support for the standard E26 light bulb socket, Ikea’s new table lamp speaker is a sleek fit for homes.
Nanoleaf Lines review: Forget shapes, light strips are where it's at
The latest colorful lighting solution from Nanoleaf shows it's not afraid to mess with a winning formula.
Dyson is working on chore-bots that can pick up after us
Dyson put out a video showing off robots tackling basic tasks like picking up dishes and toys, but most of the project remains top secret.
Finally, you don't need to repeat 'Hey Google' over and over on your Nest Hub Max
"Look and Talk" is a new feature coming to Google's largest smart display. Why isn't it coming to the smaller Nest Hubs?
Why LED light bulbs are the secret to a happier home
Swapping the bulbs in my home with LEDs made my work from home life better. Here’s what to keep in mind when upgrading your lighting.
Google project replaces loud notifications with puffs of air and shadows
Six different devices in Google's Little Signals project leverage ambient methods of getting your attention, like pulses of air or tapping.
Tesla leaves homeowners in a bind after solar panel roofing delays
Supply chain woes brought projects to a standstill and unfortunately, some homes were already between roofs.
You can stream entire seasons of TV shows on YouTube for free now
For those who don't mind ads, almost 4,000 episodes of shows like 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Andromeda' are available on the TV app.
Roborock's S7 MaxV Ultra is the smartest robot vacuum I've ever tested
Roborock’s new robot cleaner is the holy grail: it vacuums, mops, empties, and cleans itself. And one more big plus: it can avoid pet poop, too.
Cana’s sci-fi ‘drink printer’ mimics beverages on a molecular level
The Cana One uses molecular ingredient cartridges to make seemingly endless varieties of cocktails, sodas, sparkling waters.
Philips’ SmartSleep Wake-Up Light changed the way I wake up
Using the $200 alarm clock is the closest I’ve gotten to being a morning person. Was it worth the money?
The 8 vaporware concepts we wish were real from CES 2022
Good or terrible, shipping today or never, the ideas keep us in awe and keep us dreaming of the future.
The 14 smart home devices we want badly from CES 2022
Whether you’re growing or just starting your smart home, CES 2022 previewed the future with several high-tech ways to improve your life at home.
Mui's wooden 'Calm' hub is an Alexa stand-in that doesn't ruin your decor
This smart home hub is meant to make interacting with voice-assistants a more peaceful process.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A tale of two smart home users
Reviewers Ian Carlos Campbell and Raymond Wong agree the Echo Show 15 has polished hardware and Alexa support, but the software is too barebones and janky.
Good lord: Now, there’s a robot vacuum that cleans itself
One small step for human laziness, one giant leap towards self-sustaining sentient robots.
Bob the tabletop dishwasher is eco-friendly and customizable, too
Perfect for a small apartment or anyone who just wants a nice-looking dishwasher.
Labrador's self-driving shelf robots are a win for home accessibility
Labrador's Retriever and Caddie can each carry 25 pounds of goods around for you.