New Apple HomePod could be in the works — but when? By Alan Martin published 21 May 22 Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks a new Apple HomePod is coming, but he's not sure whether it will be at the end of this year of at the start of 2023.
Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability By Anthony Spadafora published 19 May 22 The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.
Best smart speakers in 2022 By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero published 18 May 22 The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home gadgets, play music and more.
The best Google Assistant commands in 2022 By Kate Kozuch published 18 May 22 The best Google Assistant commands let you do everything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language.
The best Google Home compatible devices in 2022 By Kate Kozuch published 18 May 22 The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
The best HomeKit devices in 2022 By Kate Kozuch published 18 May 22 The best HomeKit devices for your smart home can be controlled by speaking to Apple's voice assistant, Siri.
Best Cuisinart coffee makers: which is right for you? By Tabitha Baker published 17 May 22 Cuisinart makes a lot of different coffee makers but finding the right one for you can be difficult - we're rounding up all the best Cuisinart coffee makers right here.
No more 'Hey Google' — how to activate Look and Talk on your Nest Hub Max By Sanjana Prakash published 16 May 22 Launched at Google I/O 2022, Google’s Nest Hub Max has a new feature so you don't have to say "Hey Google."
Robot vacuum buying guide: What you need to know By Katie Mortram published 13 May 22 Not sure where to start your search for a robot vacuum? It doesn't matter how little or how much you want to spend, there's a cleaning robot out there for everyone.
What is Sonos? How the premium speakers work By Kate Kozuch published 13 May 22 Sonos audio devices are known for multiroom music playback, smart assistants, and support for all the major streaming services. Here's your guide to Sonos speakers.
Tom's Guide Awards 2022 announced: How to enter your product By Kate Kozuch published 6 May 22 The Tom's Guide Awards honor the best products in tech, home, fitness and more. Nominations are open, here's how to enter.
Google Nest cameras now work with Alexa — how to make it work By Mike Prospero published 6 May 22 Google's Nest security cameras and video doorbells now work with Alexa. Here's how to use this feature.
Amazon Echo voice data used for ad targeting, researchers say By Alan Martin published 30 April 22 Alexa voice data can inform the adverts you see according to researchers. Amazon counters that some of their conclusions are “based on inaccurate inferences or speculation”.
I tried a robot vacuum for the first time — here's what happened By Katie Mortram published 22 April 22 I’ve seen robot vacuums in action on TV, but I’ve never let one loose in my home, until now.
This smart thermostat can help you save $50 on your energy bills By Louis Ramirez published 20 April 22 The Amazon Smart Thermostat can help you save money and it's now on sale at its lowest price ever.
Smart TVs: Everything you need to know By Brian Westover, John R. Quain published 19 April 22 A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.
Level Lock Touch Edition Smart Lock review By Richard Baguley published 19 April 22 This sophisticated smart lock from Level adds touch-to-open capabilities.
The next Apple TV might combine HomePad and FaceTime camera By Kelly Woo published 19 April 22 Apple may release a hybrid Apple TV 4K/HomePod device with FaceTime camera, according to a new report.
Hurry! The best Roomba just hit its lowest price on Amazon By Louis Ramirez published 18 April 22 This epic spring sale at Amazon is taking $200 off the excellent iRobot J7+ robot vacuum.
Hurry! Epic Amazon deal gets you an Echo Dot for just $10 By Louis Ramirez published 14 April 22 Spring sale at Amazon knocks this Echo Dot bundle to just $10 for a limited time.
Spring savings — Amazon takes $130 off our our favorite robot vacuum cleaner By Millie Davis-Williams published 7 April 22 Amazon has knocked $130 off the Roborock S4 Max, a robot vacuum cleaner that offers strong cleaning for a great price.
Kwikset Halo smart-lock security flaw fixed — here's what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 6 April 22 A serious security flaw in the Kwikset Halo smart-lock app was found by Bitdefender researchers, then quickly fixed. Here's what you need to do.
Aeotec Smart Home Hub review By Mike Prospero published 5 April 22 Editor's Choice The Aeotec Smart Home Hub is pretty much the only way you can use Samsung’s SmartThings platform.
Wyze Cam Floodlight review By Richard Baguley published 5 April 22 The Wyze Cam Floodlight and camera combo works well, but requires a monthly subscription for full features.
Schlage Encode Plus review: Tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock By Mike Prospero published 5 April 22 This smart lock is so easy — just tap your iPhone to open your door.
This new Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like a game changer — and I really want it By Roland Moore-Colyer published 31 March 22 The Devialet Dione soundbar looks incredible and has a lot of smarts and audio power.
Google Nest Hub update can trigger boot loops — but there's an easy fix By Roland Moore-Colyer published 30 March 22 Google Nest Hub UI update causes a nasty boot problem, but you can easily fix it.
Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 22 Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.
Spring cleaning sale takes $350 off our favorite Roombas By Louis Ramirez published 29 March 22 iRobot is taking $350 off this robot vacuum bundle, which includes a robot vac, mop, and handheld cleaner.
Amazon Glow review: Pandemic playtime By Mike Prospero published 29 March 22 The Amazon Glow is an interactive projector that lets you play games with your kids remotely.
