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Get the latest news from a number of smart home companies. From ring doorbells, Alexa, and Apple smart home devices, we have you covered.

An Anova sous vide cooker.

Your favorite sous vide cooker is going subscription

Anova — maker of highly popular sous vide cookers — is going to charge a small fee to the cooker via the app.
robot and human hands touching fingertips

Apple’s next secret project sounds absolutely wild — and it involves robots

The K10+ Pro cleaning the floors near a sleeping dog.

This tiny robot vacuum can do more than some full-sized competitors

The Home Depot Hubspace logo on a white background.

Home Depot expands Hubspace with an intelligent bathroom fan

Someone adjusting the temperature on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen).

Google’s new Nest Learning Thermostat looks like a work of art

Beatbot iSkim Ultra in a pool.

This new robot might be the best way to keep your pool clean

The leaked Nest Learning Thermostat

It looks like big changes are coming to the Nest Learning Thermostat

Amazon Echo Show 5th Generation on a shelf.

The Echo Dot with Clock has been discontinued

The Roomba Combo 10 Max lifting its mop.

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max might be the best robot vacuum for carpet

The Echo Spot on a nightstand.

Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day

The Philips Palm Reader smart lock on a blue door.

The latest Philips smart lock can read your palm to open your front door

The Cync HD+ Smart Undercabinet Fixtures installed on a cabinet.

The Cync Smart Undercabinet Fixtures bring heaps of functionality to your kitchen

The Blink Moments section of the Blink app.

Blink Moments pulls clips from multiple cameras into one comprehensive video

The new feature Blink Moments compiles footage from multiple cameras into one comprehensive video that can be easily viewed in the Blink app.
The Arlo Security Tag pressed against the Arlo Video Doorbell.

Arlo’s new Security Tag lets you arm/disarm your security system with just a tap

The Arlo Security Tag lets you arm or disarm your security system by simply tapping your video doorbell or keypad hub.
The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi being installed on a door.

Philips launches its first smart lock with Wi-Fi that can be controlled from anywhere

The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi fits over most existing hardware, is surprisingly affordable, and can be controlled remotely via a mobile app.
Quilt TOTW

Quilt wants to change the way you heat and cool your home

Quilt is a ductless mini-split system that gives you impressive control over your heating and cooling needs, while also helping reduce your energy bills.
The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit being installed.

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit and Blinds Collection join the Matter lineup

The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit now offers Matter support, and the customizable Blinds Collection is also now available to U.S. shoppers.
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus in its dock.

This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price

Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors.
The Yale Keypad Touch installed on wooden siding.

Yale Keypad Touch lets you control the front door with your fingerprints

The Yale Keypad Touch lets you control your front door with your fingerprints. It's compatible with the Approach Lock, as well as several August smart locks.
The Matter logo on a colorful background.

Matter gains support for kitchen appliances, adds new energy-tracking features

The Matter 1.3 update adds support for several kitchen appliances, introduces new energy-tracking features, and improves its entertainment center functionality.
The Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam Starlight on a shelf.

Ring is launching its first integrated pan-tilt security camera later this year

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam gives you 360-degree coverage of your home and carries a price tag of $80. It arrives on May 30, but preorders are now open.
Several Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch models on a yellow background.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch picks up new features with the Z-Wave Smart Module

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch now comes bundled with the Z-Wave Smart Module, allowing you to sync the smart lock with products beyond the Yale catalog.
A SimpliSafe outdoor camera monitoring a stranger.

SimpliSafe is now using AI to prevent burglars from entering your home

SimpliSafe's Live Guard Outdoor Protection is in currently in early access and uses AI and live monitoring on outdoor cameras to stop crimes before they happen.
The Freo X Plus vacuuming pet hair.

The Narwal Freo X Plus is an entry-level robot vacuum loaded with premium features

Despite premium specs like 7,800 Pa of suction, a retractable mop, and a dustbin that holds up to seven weeks of dirt, the Narwal Freo X Plus costs just $400.
Screenshots from Best Buy's new shopping app for the Vision Pro.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset can now be used to shop at Best Buy

A new app from Best Buy lets folks with an Apple Vision Pro shop at its online store. AR features allow customers to see how products would look in the home.
A person using the Dyson AR app.

Dyson’s new AR mobile app shows where you forgot to clean

Dyson CleanTrace is an upcoming feature for the MyDyson mobile app that uses AR to track your vacuum and show you exactly where you've already cleaned.
The Yale Approach installed on a door.

Yale’s newest smart lock is designed for renters

The Yale Approach smart lock is aimed at renters, takes just a few minutes to install, and doesn't require you to replace existing hardware.
Dyson's AR CleanTrace feature.

Dyson’s AR CleanTrace feature ensures a thorough vacuuming session every time

A new augmented reality feature from Dyson is designed to show you where you’ve vacuumed and -- more importantly -- where you haven’t.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential mopping a floor.

iRobot launches affordable robot vacuum and mop combo that costs just $275

The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential isn't as autonomous as its more expensive siblings, but it offers many of the same premium features.
A close-up of the Apple logo on a 2020 M1 Mac Mini, with MacOS Monterey reflecting onto its surface.

Is this really Apple’s next big thing?

The Apple Car is no more, and the company recently released the Vision Pro, its most important product launch in years. So what's next for the tech giant?
Nest Cams on a counter.

Google rolls out new Nest Cam features to Google Home for web

Google Home for web is more functional than ever, thanks to an update that added further support for Nest Cam products. Here's a look at the new features.
An Insignia air fryer.

Have an air fryer? Check if it’s part of this safety recall

Around 287,000 air fryers sold in the U.S. and Canada have been recalled due to overheating issues that could lead to fire, burn, and laceration injuries.
The Blink Mini 2 placed on two books.

The Blink Mini 2 features an updated design, support for outdoor use

The Blink Mini 2 is now available, offering an updated design and support for outdoor use. Here's a closer look at the new security camera from Amazon.
Narwal Freo X Ultra smart robotic vacuum with family
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Narwal’s Freo X Ultra honors reliable, maintenance-free cleaning for 7 weeks

Narwal's latest innovation the Freo X Ultra offers up to 7 weeks of maintenance-free cleaning with some incredible features. It's a smart vacuum for the ages.

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