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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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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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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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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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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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Roomba Combo J9+ review: Sophisticated robot vacuum, lackluster app
iRobot's latest combo vacuum and mop gets more intelligent automation and a striking new Clean Base design, which makes its app's shortcomings all the more disappointing.
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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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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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Homey Bridge review: Can it unite all your smart home devices?
A 5-device limit without a paid subscription (and rotten support for those devices) creates a huge gap between expectations and reality.
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Reencle Home Composter review: Fertilizer from food waste
This home appliance converts your kitchen scraps and meal leftovers into rich compost you can use to enrich your garden soil, but it’s not perfect.
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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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Budget Blinds smart cellular shades review: Affordably smart
From measurement to installation to smart home configuration, Budget Blinds is a turnkey service that delivers on its promise.
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Aeno Premium Eco Smart Heater review: A 1/2-inch-thick room warmer
This super-thin infrared space heater can operate on its stand; mounted to a wall, vertically or horizontally; or even on the ceiling. It's efficient, too.
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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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Google is spinning off its Nest Renew clean energy service
Starting next year, Nest Renew will have a new name but the same mission, plus the promise of a “seamless transition” for users.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The new Apple TV home screen is so close to nailing it. If only…
Apple's tvOS 17.2 update brings big changes to the TV app, including a way to filter the home screen by streaming service.
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Google TV devices are getting more speed enhancements
Google is rolling out speed-boosting updates aimed at optimizing memory and storage for Google TV streaming players.
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Eureka New400 Wet/Dry Vacuum review: Kick the bucket–and mop
If you’re asking yourself “Do I really need another vacuum?” Eureka makes a good case for its inexpensive floor scrubber.
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LaView L2 Light Bulb Camera review: It seems like a good idea
This security camera doesn’t just look like a light bulb, it screws into and draws power from any standard light socket.
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GoveeLife Smart Portable Space Heater Lite review: Petite heat
The compact GoveeLife model H7135 space heater packs a punch for its size.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
2023 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
These streaming devices, streaming services, and over-the-air tools make cord-cutting easier in 2023.
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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd gen) review: More styles, better audio
The new Frames arrive in a series of new styles, along with boosts to audio quality and battery life.
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Eufy Security Solar Wall Light Cam S120 review: A bright solution
This compact unit integrates a 2K security camera, wall light, and solar panel into a single DIY device.
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Philips Hue bulbs may soon double as motion sensors
Philips Hue's sibling brand already lets its smart lights act as motion sensors. Is Hue about to follow suit?
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Yale Smart Delivery Box review: Better than some, but not the best
If you have Yale smart locks, this box will help thwart porch pirates without saddling your phone with yet another app. But it’s not a best-in-class product.
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Amazon's live Fire TV Channels come to Echo Show displays
You can now ask Alexa to tee up some live streaming shows from Fire TV Channels on your Echo Show device.
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You can now join Zoom meetings on your Apple TV
Ready to Zoom in your living room? All you need is an Apple TV 4K and a recent iPhone.
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Roborock Dyad Pro Combo review: A vac for messes wet and dry
This stick vac vacuums and mops at the same time; on the down side, it's so big and bulky that it can't reach everywhere you'll want to clean.
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Arlo Essential review: an affordable indoor/outdoor security cam
The second generation of Arlo's entry-level 1080p camera brings the best of the Arlo experience for less money.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
This free app makes Google TV so much better
TVQuickActions: This free app adds an "all apps" shortcut and more to Google TV devices.
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First-gen Nest Outdoor cam makes its way to Google Home app
Three months after the original Nest Cam Indoor began making its way to the Google Home app, the Nest Cam Outdoor is getting its turn.
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Proscenic Floobot X1 review: An adequate robot vac/mop hybrid
Too much time scanning its environment and bumping into things slows its cleaning progress.
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Walmart's new $15 HD Google TV streaming stick goes on sale
Just as expected, Walmart has unveiled a revamped budget HD streaming stick, complete with Google TV and a remote.
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Ikea unveils three new smart sensors, delays Matter support
Ikea’s new sensors detect motion, water leaks, and whether doors and windows are open or shut. Also: Matter support for Ikea’s hub has been pushed back.
Best Picks
The best smart TVs for every budget
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
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Samsung's The Frame doubles as a work of art
The latest edition of The Frame QLED TV looks much like its predecessor, but there are subtle differences.
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Cyber Monday: Pixel Tablet with Nest-style dock is 20% off
The next-best thing to a new Google Nest smart display is getting a $100 discount for Cyber Monday, but you'd better act fast.
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Cyber Monday deals on Ring video doorbells and security cameras
Save up to 50% on Ring home security products—including the brand-new Battery Doorbell Plus and Spotlight Cam Pro.
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Cyber Monday deals on smart thermostats
Smart thermostats are proven to reduce your heating and cooling costs. These deals will save you even more cash.
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Best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals
Check out the best Cyber Monday discounts on robot vacuums and vacuum/mop hybrids from iRobot, Roborock, Shark, Eufy, and more.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on Fire Sticks
Black Friday has come and gone, but we're still seeing great deals on Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, Roku players, and more.
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Black Friday: Amazon's new Echo Show 5 is a whopping 56% off
Arriving with faster performance and a revamped sound system, the thrid-generation Echo Show 5 is just $39.99 for Black Friday.
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