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I just tested IKEA's new smart home devices, and these are the 2 I'd actually buy
By Mike Prospero published
IKEA recently launched a range of Matter-enabled smart home devices, most of which cost less than $10. I tested them to find out which were the most useful.

IKEA's new Matter smart home devices are struggling to stay connected — but a firmware fix is in the works
By Scott Younker published
IKEA's new Matter-compatible smart devices are struggling to connect.

Best water leak detectors
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best water leak detectors can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs, but which one is right for you?

Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members
By Mike Prospero published
After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.

I spent a week with the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer, and it instantly elevated my living room
By Millie Fender published
RecommendedDiscreet, responsive and versatile, the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer is expensive, but will make an instant impact in your living room

Smart buttons are my favorite smart home gadgets — and they’re finally supported by Google Home
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Home has finally added support for smart buttons, which opens a whole new way to interact with your smart home gadgets.

The best dehumidifiers in 2026: tested and rated
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Keep mold and mildew at bay with the best dehumidifiers, tested by a tech expert with a very damp basement.

Apple's Home Hub could borrow this feature from Amazon's discontinued Echo Show 10
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims Apple could be developing a Home Hub with a swiveling base.

Best robot vacuums in 2026: expert tested and rated
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
These are the best robot vacuums we've tested with models from Narwal, Shark, Roborock and more.

'The future will be a mix of bionic and humanoid robots': Dreame’s product expert reveals the brand's next step for robot vacuums
By Cynthia Lawrence published
From bionic arms to climbing bots, what’s next? Dreame's product expert shares his thoughts on the brand's vision for robot vacuums.
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