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Dyson takes another stab at robot vacuums with the new 360 Vis Nav
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Launching in Australia first, Dyson's 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum promises to suck six times harder than competing products.
Amazon Echo Pop is one of the smallest and cheapest Alexa speakers yet — should you buy it?
By Kate Kozuch published
The new Amazon Echo Pop is a colorful and compact Alexa smart speaker, but it's probably not going to replace your Amazon Echo Dot.
Apple HomePod smoke alarm detection feature is rolling out now — here’s how it works
By Tom Pritchard published
The HomePod's new Sound Detection feature is rolling out now, alerting you when your smoke alarm goes off.
Apple HomeKit users can finally use the Nest Thermostat — but there's a catch
By Mike Prospero published
Thanks to the Matter smart home standard, you can now use the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit.
Matter smart home standard explained: Here's why Google, Apple and Amazon are backing it
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Matter will allow smart home devices from all different manufacturers to thrive in a singular ecosystem. Here's how it'll impact your internet-connected house.
Google’s abandoning third-party smart displays — but I'm hanging onto mine
By Anthony Spadafora published
The 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display has remained a fixture in my kitchen for years now and even if it isn’t getting any more updates, I’m not letting go of it just yet.
Samsung accidentally deletes SmartThings accounts — what to do if you're affected
By Mike Prospero published
If your SmartThings hub has disappeared from your account, this is why.
DIY smart home: What’s a neutral wire and what to do if you don’t have one
By Kate Kozuch last updated
DIY smart home: Why you need to know about neutral wires before buying or installing a smart switch.
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