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TechHive’s next chapter: Smart home & cord-cutting coverage moves to PCWorld
Since 2017, TechHive has covered smart home tech with passion, authority, and the penetrating detail that DIYers demand. Today, we're announcing a new location for all that great content! Please check out the new home for TechHive on PCWorld.com.
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The best Cyber Monday video doorbell deals
Tell porch pirates to ply their trade elsewhere with these Cyber Monday deals on video doorbells.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on Philips Hue smart lights and bundles
Ready to jump into the Philips Hue smart light ecosystem? Check out some steep discounts on Hue bulbs, outdoor lights, table lamps, and more.
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Cyber Monday home security camera deals
There's no better time than Cyber Monday to enhance your home's security profile.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on streaming media players
Get your stream on with streaming video players from Amazon, Roku, and more.
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Black Friday deal: Protect your porch with a Nest Doorbell for 46% off
Google’s wired Nest Doorbell lets you greet visitors and keep an eye on packages, and it’s just $98 for Black Friday.
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Black Friday deal: Amazon’s Echo Dot can be yours for 54% off
At just $22.99, the Echo Dot is selling for its lowest price ever, but you’ll need to act fast.
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Black Friday deal: Scoop up an indoor Ring camera for just $29.99
Whether you’re getting your first Ring cam or adding another camera to your Ring system, this half-off Black Friday deal is too sweet to resist.
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Black Friday: Snag these glorious Govee string lights for 41% off
Guaranteed to jazz up your dreary back yard, Govee’s Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 are $70 off for Black Friday.
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FTC eyes smart home makers over software updates
Smart home manufacturers might be breaking the law by not saying how long they’ll support their products, an FTC working group says.
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Amazon just revealed its biggest Echo Show smart display yet
Not only did Amazon revamp its wall-mountable Echo Show 15 with better audio and an improved camera, it also unveiled an even larger version of the display.
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Alexa, what happened to your big AI upgrade?
We were supposed to be previewing Alexa’s revamped AI smarts by now, but the promised update has yet to materialize.
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Ecobee integrates Yale, August smart locks in its security system
Using Ecobee Smart Security? You'll soon be able to incorporate August and Yale smart locks with Ecobee’s thermostat, camera, video doorbell, and sensors.
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iRobot adds a coveted high-end feature to its budget vacuum line
The latest robot vacuums in iRobot’s affordable Essential series boast a more hands-free experience than previous models.
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Here’s how Philips Hue could work AI into its lighting scenes
What if AI could create scenes for your Hue lights with some natural language prompts?
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Kwikset Halo Select: One of our fave smart locks gets a refresh
The all-new Kwikset Halo Select offers both Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread connectivity.
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Amazon nixed its cheapest Fire TV player. What's replacing it?
Amazon is culling the Fire TV Stick Lite, its least expensive Fire TV player, and the step-up Fire TV Stick is going away too. Here's what's waiting in the wings.
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Sonos’ new flagship soundbar can’t use these older speakers as surrounds
The Arc Ultra narrows the list of Sonos speakers that will act as surround speakers for the soundbar.
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New Sunseeker robot mowers cover yards (very) large and small
The company is showing its new X3, X5, and X7 Pro mowers at the Equip Exposition in Louisville, KY.
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