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The Remo+ DoorCam 3+ security cam features cellular backup
This video doorbell alternative hangs on the top of your door and features cellular connectivity via AT&T's LTE network in addition to Wi-Fi.
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Segway rolls into CES with an upgraded robot lawn mower
Brand-owner Segway-Ninebot is also showing a modular power system that can function as a back-up source of electricity for an entire home.
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GE Profile's indoor smoker keeps the smoke out of your kitchen
The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker can infuse ribs, chicken, and more with barbecue flavor while absorbing and neutralizing the smoke.
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Beatbot Aquasense Pro robot pool cleaner promises to do it all
This AI-powered bot can not only clean your pool from the floor to the waterline—including removing surface debris—but it can also dispense pool clarifier.
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Amazon bows open Matter Casting standard for video
Taking on the proprietary Apple AirPlay and Chromecast protocols, Matter Casting is an open standard for casting video to your TV or another video device.
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Nanoleaf debuts outdoor lights at CES, but no "learning" lights
Nanoleaf unveiled its first outdoor lights at CES, but its long-awaited "leaning" lights have been held back yet again.
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EarFun unwraps Wave Pro headphone and UBoom X speaker
At CES 2024, EarFun adds two more feature-packed audio products that retail at bargain prices.
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The WaterCube 100 promises to extract water from the sky
This IoT device can generate a household’s water supply from nothing more than ambient moisture in the air.
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Dreame adds three new smart vacuums to its lineup
At CES 2024, Dreame is unveiling a new robot vacuum and mop combo, a wet-dry vacuum, and a cordless vacuum.
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Sennheiser bows new earbuds and headphones at CES 2024
The German headphone manufacturer debuted three new products at the show.
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Hisense boasts high dimming zone counts and brightness in its 2024 TVs
Hisense's 2024 UX-series TVs deliver staggering specs in the larger-size models, and better tech has trickled down to its less-expensive U-series.
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ROXi music-streaming service set to stir up a stagnant market
The all-new streaming service is launching this quarter with both internet and—in a first—NextGen TV versions.
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Current Backyard aims to electrify outdoor grilling in 2024
Pitmasters no longer need to choose between gas, charcoal, or pellets. Current’s new grill and griddle run on electricity and connect over Wi-Fi.
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Samsung SmartThings gets a Map View, QR codes, and a TV-centered UI
The grand promise is to deliver a lifestyle where “entertainment and home efficiency easily coexist.”
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Bemis Bio Bidet BB-1200 bidet toilet seat features app control
Worried about dropping your phone when you go? It comes with a wireless remote, too.
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Seergrills announces AI-powered Perfecta grill at CES
The Perfecta grill promises to reduce cooking times by 90 percent and is available for preorder now.
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TCL touts "High-zone" mini-LED TVs and new processors in 2024
Mini-LED backlights with up to 20,000 dimming zones is TCL's big talking point, but smart processing trickling down to its mid-range TVs is welcome news, too.
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TCL's latest soundbars add Dolby Atmos, room correction
All four of TCL's 2024 soundbars will offer immersive Dolby Atmos sound and auto room correction, including its entry-level models.
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Victrola drops the needle on its most advanced turntable yet
The Victrola Sapphire streams lossless FLAC audio and works with Sonos, UPnP, and Roon integrated systems. Also coming soon: an outdoor Victrola rock speaker.
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You can unlock the Lockly Visage smart lock with your face
Facial recognition tech adds a hands-free means of opening your door, while a new hub will render it and most of Lockly's other smart locks Matter compatible.
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Mojawa's new bone conduction earphones boast sports tracking
The HaptiFit Terra bone conduction earphones offer 32GB of onboard storage, allowing athletes to leave their phones and watches behind during a workout.
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Roborock to reveal six new cleaning solutions at CES
Roborock's product lineup at CES 2024 includes four robot vacuum-and-mop combos and two wet-dry vacuums.
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GE Lighting to release 20 Matter-compatible products in 2024
Undercabinet fixtures and puck lights are among GE Lighting's Cync announcements at CES this week.
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Tineco expands its lineup with smart cleaning and cooking appliances
The smart-home brand is showcasing two floor cleaners and an intelligent oven at CES 2024.
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Home Depot’s Hubspace ecosystem just keeps getting bigger
The home improvement retailer's smart home line has grown to 150 SKUs and now includes a security system, a smart thermostat, and—a chest freezer!
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JBL to deliver a wide array of new headphones in 2024
JBL says its latest headphones—slated to start arriving in March—are all about giving customers the exact options they need.
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JBL’s 2024 Bluetooth speaker lineup boasts replaceable batteries
As part of its mission to make its products more eco-friendy, Harman’s latest JBL speakers all have replaceable batteries.
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Reolink debuts the Duo 3 PoE dual-lens security cam at CES
The dual-lens camera runs on power-over-ethernet, eliminating the need for an outdoor electrical outlet to power it.
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Homey Pro smart home hub gets a Thread radio update
Athom has released a software update for its Homey Pro smart home hub that activates its previously dormant Thread radio.
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Samsung reveals its 2024 smart TV lineup ahead of CES
There are no earth-shattering debuts this year, but the company is making improvements to its already excellent offerings.
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Samsung's new TV speaker doubles as a picture frame
Besides showing off your prints, Samsung's Music Frame boasts audio drivers that can sync with soundbars and TVs.
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Narwal debuts new vacuum mops and a wet/dry hand vac at CES
Narwal's latest additions include the Narwal Freo X Ultra and Narwal Freo X Plus, plus the versatile upright Narwal S10 Pro.
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Raycon ups its audio game with Everyday Pro headphones, buds
After building a loyal following through its viral marketing, the company looks to go upscale with its new hybrid ANC models.
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Kohler expands its smart bathroom lineup for 2024
The American plumbing manufacturer is showing a new bathroom fan, bidet seat, and handheld shower at CES 2024.
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The brilliant Roku feature that time forgot
Roku's "My Feed" tracked streaming prices to help save money. Now it's gone.
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Lockly introduces Alarm.com-compatible Z-Wave smart locks
The commercial partnership brings a new class of smart locks to Alarm.com service providers.
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Roku's new Pro Series tops the company's TV lineup
Ahead of CES, Roku has added a new high-end tier to its already well-reviewed TV lineup.
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LG's CES concept speaker combines vacuum tubes with OLED
Slated to make its debut at CES, the DukeBox from LG Labs boasts a transparent OLED display with vintage vacuum tube tech.
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Shelly Group to show a raft of new smart home products at CES
The European manufacturer announced a 3rd-generation IoT processor, Z-Wave-based smart plugs and controller modules, a Wi-Fi smart sensor, and more.
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LG reveals its 2024 OLED TV lineup ahead of CES
LG announces brighter OLED TVs in more sizes, along with faster processors that enable new smart TV features.
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Securam's in-wall smart lighting controls available for purchase
The manufacturer is building out a security-focused ecosystem with Wi-Fi switches and dimmers that connect with its smart locks, sensors, and siren.
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LG reveals its 2024 QNED (LED-backlit LCD) TV lineup
Larger screen sizes and a new processor are in the works for LG's 2024 QNED TVs
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No joke: ESPN8 The Ocho becomes ESPN's first FAST channel
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to witness the greatest happening in streaming: namely, ESPN8 The “Ocho,” which just became a permanent fixture in ESPN’s streaming strategy.
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How streaming got worse in 2023 (and what you can do about it)
The five worst cord cutting trends of 2023, from price hikes to password sharing crackdowns.
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Could Max end up merging with Paramount+?
The CEOs of the parent companies of Max and Paramount+ met in New York this week. Guess what they talked about.
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Vizio rolls out speed update for its revamped smart TV platform
Vizio is promising faster power-on performance as well as speedier switching between smart TV apps following the update.
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LG's 2024 soundbars boast bigger drivers, better AI calibration
Showing off its latest soundbars prior to CES, LG is touting a new driver design aimed at delivering clearer, deeper audio performance.
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Now there’s a native Apple TV app for NordVPN
Apple TV owners can now install VPN apps, just as those with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and other streaming devices that natively support VPNs.
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Eve unveils Matter-enabled wall outlet, blinds, and light switch
Eve is jumping into two new categories with its just-announced Matter-enabled wall outlet and smart roller blinds.
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