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Mowrator S1 4WD review: Like cutting your grass with an RC car
Unlike a fully autonomous robot lawn mower, you control this super-maneuverable 120-pound steel beast with the joysticks on a wireless remote control.
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Torras Coolify Cyber Neck Air Conditioner review: Just chillin'
Cool down or warm up quickly with this wireless, wearable neck fan.
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Aiper’s budget robotic pool cleaner is 37% off on Prime Day
The Aiper Seagull SE is our favorite budget-priced robotic pool cleaner, and its price tag is even lower right now.
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Sling TV serves up 4K streaming for no extra cost
Now you can stream live TV on Sling in 4K, starting with this year’s MLB All-Star Game.
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This Roborock vac-mop combo is a crazy 63% off for Prime Day
The Roborock Q7 Max will sweep and mop while expertly navigating around your furniture, and it's getting a massive Prime Day discount.
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Lutron's new Diva smart dimmer is ideal for low-voltage lighting
The lighting control manufacturer has also unveiled 6 news color choices for its Pico Paddle Remote Controls.
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Degrii Smart Thermostat review: Unexpected features, and flaws
You’ll find some high-end features in this very low-priced smart thermostat, but buyers should carefully consider its shortcomings, too.
Best Deals
SimpliSafe home security bundles 50% off for Prime Day 2024
One of our favorite DIY home security systems is half off for Prime Day, ranging from a basic starter kit to bundles that include indoor and outdoor security cameras.
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Tineco Floor One S7 Pro review: This mopping vacuum is tops
This cordless wet-dry cleaner is so good, you might actually start looking forward to mopping jobs.
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SmartThings and Airzone transform A/C units into smart appliances
Airzone Control’s Aidoo line of HVAC controllers bring the leading brands of inverter air conditioners—including mini splits—into the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem.
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No, streaming isn't cable TV all over again
Why the future of TV won't be like cable.
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How to turn your apartment into a smart home
Being a renter doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-tech comfort and convenience of a smart home. Our guide shows you how without upsetting your landlord.
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Here’s what’s the Matter with your glitchy Philips Hue bulbs
Do your Philips Hue bulbs keep jumping to 100-percent brightness for no apparent reason? Here's the reason—and yes, the new Matter standard is involved.
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Kidde Detect 10 Year Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm review
It lacks smart home connectivity, but this smoke and CO detector offers every other safety feature you could ask for, and it interconnects to other detectors.
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Blast from the past: Amazon revives Echo Spot alarm clock
Nearly five years after killing off its Alexa-powered smart alarm clock, Amazon has brought the Echo Spot back from the dead.
How-To
Silence, please! How to turn off auto-playing Netflix previews
Annoyed by the auto-playing previews while browsing Netflix for something to stream? Here's how to turn them off.
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Moprobo OneGo Turbo review: Pizza, anyone?
This unconventional vacuum-free floor cleaner can scoop up dust, leaves. scraps of paper, and even entire slices of pizza.
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Best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, odor free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
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Why a Spotify for TV probably won't happen
A closer look at the idea of one streaming TV package with everything, and why it won't work.
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Amazon pulls the plug on Alexa-powered Astro for Business bot
Announced just seven months ago, Astro for Business was positioned as a watch dog for commercial venues, but it’s now been kicked to the curb.
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Want ad-free Netflix? The starting price costs more now
Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan is about to go away after a lengthy phase-out. Here's how much Netflix without ads will cost now that Basic is going away.
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Airrobo T20+ review: Don't let its small size fool you
This self-emptying 2-in-1 robot takes up little space but packs big cleaning power.
How-To
Did you watch that? How to find your Netflix streaming history
You can summon a list of all the films and TV shows you've streamed on Netflix in just a few steps. This guide shows you how.
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Yeedi C12 Pro Plus review: Great cleaner, but also a sock eater
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus can vacuum, mop, and take on all that pet fluff flying around, but it also has obstacle avoidance issues.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Skip through streaming TV ads with this free browser extension
Multi Skipper is a free Chrome extension that fast forwards through commercial breaks on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and more.
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How robot lawn mowers cut grass without whacking off your toes
Robot mowers don't have walls to define their boundaries. Here are the two most common ways they navigate and avoid obstacles, like your feet.
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So long, Samsung: Tidal drops support for Samsung TVs
Tidal had already yanked its apps for Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, and now Samsung TVs are next.
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Roku’s trivia quiz puts your pop culture knowledge to the test
Got what it takes to shine in Roku’s new weekly trivia challenge?
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals
Amazon’s big two-day shopping event is due next month, and we're expecting discounts on Echo devices, robot vacuums, security cameras, and more.
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Paramount+ price hike: Here’s when it hits, plus how to avoid it
Another big streamer is boosting its prices, and this time, it's Paramount+. But there's a way to sidestep the increase.
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Ambient Weather WS-1965 review: Budget home weather tracking
If your home weather station budget is capped at $140, this is the one to buy.
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Spotify gets cheaper, but you’ll have to give something up
A new Spotify tier rolls back the music streamer's recent price hike, but it’s missing a key Premium feature.
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AI-powered Alexa? Here's what Amazon might charge for it…
In a “must-win” year for Alexa, Amazon is still said to be mulling an extra fee for an Alexa supercharged by AI.
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The hidden costs of robot vacuums revealed
From disposable dust bags to new side brushes, the cost of replacement parts for a robot can add up quickly. Here's how much more you can expect to spend.
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Roku put video ads on its home screen. How irritating are they?
As promised, autoplay video ads have made their way to the Roku home screen. We’ve seen worse.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
This app tells you when to cancel your streaming subscriptions
Seasons helps you track streaming shows and tells you the ideal time to subscribe.
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Dreame H14 cordless vacuum review: Easy wet and dry cleaning
From dust bunnies to sticky spills, Dreametech's new wet and dry vacuum has your floors covered.
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Philips Hue’s new smart light is the one we’ve been waiting for
Famous for its smart bulbs, floor lamps, light switches, and outdoor fixtures, Philips Hue has waited a surprisingly long time to jump into this smart light category.
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Blink security cameras gain new playback feature: Blink Moments
Subscribers who own more than one Blink home security camera will soon get recordings with multiple perspectives of what's happening around their property.
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End of an era: Tidal to drop last remaining MQA tracks
Nearly a year after naming FLAC as its “preferred” hi-res audio format, Tidal says it will soon pull the last few MQA files off its servers.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The best way to set up an Apple TV
How to bypass the Apple TV app, but still use its excellent "Up Next" feature.
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Tapo's solar-powered security cam offers sustainable surveillance
TP-Link's smart home brand says 45 minutes of sunshine on the solar panel accompanying its SolarCam C402 is enough to power the security cam 24/7.
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Ultenic T10 Pro review: A mid-priced vacuum loaded with extras
The surprisingly affordable Ultenic T10 Pro comes with plenty of bells and whistles, including wet mopping and a self-emptying dust bin.
Opinion
4 reasons HomePod wasn't invited to the Apple Intelligence party
A new AI-enhanced Siri is coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year—but not to HomePods. Here are a few possible reasons the HomePod got left out.
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SwitchBot Lock Pro review: A plus-sized retrofit smart lock
Putting aside this retrofit lock’s tremendous physical size, it’s sufficiently worthwhile to earn our cautious recommendation.
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Apple’s HomePod is finally getting a long-delayed feature
Starting this fall, you'll be able to let someone else play DJ on your HomePod.
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Apple barely mentioned smart home during its AI-infused WWDC keynote
If you blinked, you missed the handful of new features coming to the Apple Home app this fall.
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myQ Smart Indoor Camera review: No longer limited to garages
This inexpensive indoor camera needs some updates to make for a more compelling surveillance option.
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Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition) review: A solid upgrade
Roku's latest premium remote is sensible upgrade for cheaper streaming players and smart TVs.
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