Apple HomePod 2 unveiled — price, release date and the biggest upgrades By Kate Kozuch last updated 31 January 23 The new HomePod 2 is official. Here's what you need to know about price, release date, audio performance, smart home features and all the other key upgrades.
First look: the Apple HomePod 2 sounds great, but is that enough? By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 I was able to listen to a few selections from the Apple HomePod (2nd generation); here's what I thought.
Apple HomePod review By Mike Prospero last updated 31 January 23 Apple's first smart speaker sounds amazing, but Siri needs to do more to compete with Alexa and Google Assistant.
I turned this smart light into a sunrise alarm clock — and it’s a game changer By Katie Mortram published 30 January 23 Here’s what happened when our Homes Editor used a portable smart light as a sunrise alarm clock.
Future Apple HomePods could control your living room thanks to this new patent By Andy Sansom published 25 January 23 Apple has had a new patent approved that details how the HomePod could automatically adjust to fit your living space and personal needs.
Hoping for a HomePod mini 2 to go with the new HomePod? Don’t hold your breath By Nick Pino published 23 January 23 An Apple leaker says there are currently no plans for a sequel to the HomePod mini — and the reasoning makes sense.
I test smart speakers, and my favorite is $50 off right now By Lee Dunkley published 23 January 23 Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have the Denon Home 150 smart speaker at $199, making it even better value right now.
Amazon slashes up to 40% off Eufy security cameras By Millie Davis-Williams published 23 January 23 Amazon is slashing the price of Eufy security products with prices starting from $36.
An Apple smart display could be on the way — and not a moment too soon By Mike Prospero published 19 January 23 Apple could be working on an iPad-like smart display that would let you control all your smart home devices and make FaceTime calls.
This is the new HomePod 2 upgrade I’m most excited about — and it could be a life-saver By Kate Kozuch published 19 January 23 The new HomePod 2 has an alarm notification feature that can alert users when a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm goes off in their home.
The best robot vacuum we've tested just dropped to lowest price ever By Millie Davis-Williams published 18 January 23 The iRobot Roomba s9+ is the best robot vacuum cleaner on the market, and it just saw a $200 price cut.
iRobot Roomba s9+ vs. iRobot Roomba i7+: Which should you buy? By Katie Mortram, Meghan McDonough last updated 17 January 23 Want to know the difference between the Roomba s9+ and the i7+? Here, we cover everything you need to know, including the strengths and weaknesses of each design.
I was equally terrified and impressed when I heard Alexa whisper for the first time By Anthony Spadafora published 15 January 23 Controlling your smart home devices at night with a smart speaker can bother others in your household, but not if you use Alexa’s whisper mode.
Pre-order the Ring Car Cam and save $50 at Amazon right now By Millie Davis-Williams published 12 January 23 Take Ring to your car for the first time ever with this Ring Car Dash Cam preorder deal that saves you $50.
The best TikTok lights in 2023 By Kate Kozuch last updated 12 January 23 Here are the best TikTok lights, from LED strip lights and fun wall panels to ring lights and battery-powered projectors.
The best Nest compatible products in 2023 By Mike Prospero last updated 11 January 23 The best Nest compatible products will help you get more out of your Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Hello video doorbell and Nest Cam.
Amazon's Fire TV Cube 2022 just hit its lowest price ever in first-time sale By Millie Davis-Williams published 9 January 23 One of the best streaming devices just hit a new low price.
Ring Peephole Cam Review: Video Doorbell Meets Peephole By Richard Baguley last updated 9 January 23 The Ring Peephole Cam is an ideal pick for tenants who have a peephole but want something a bit more flexible.
I put this smart lamp together for under $75 — and it really surprised me By Anthony Spadafora published 7 January 23 Outfitting your whole home with smart lights can be a daunting task, but you can still change the look of a whole room with just a few smart bulbs.
Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation By Mike Prospero last updated 6 January 23 Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble
FluentPet lets your dog text you with the touch of a button By Andy Sansom published 6 January 23 Talking dogs may sound like the stuff of fairytales but FluentPet's system of buttons can teach dogs to express themselves in a whole new way.
This robot lawnmower fixes the worst thing about robot lawnmowers By Mike Prospero published 6 January 23 Thanks to a camera and AI, the Worx Landroid Vision should be much easier to set up than most robot lawnmowers
Ring Car Cam just announced at CES 2023 — and it arrives next month By Tom Pritchard published 5 January 23 The Ring Car Cam is bringing Ring to your car's dashboard, and it's arriving next month.
I tested this $3,000 smart messaging display — and it's awesome By Kate Kozuch published 24 December 22 Here's what Vestaboard has to offer
Amazon Echo now lets you control Matter smart home gadgets — what you need to know By Andy Sansom published 22 December 22 Amazon's Alexa enabled Echo devices are now compatible with the Matter universal smart home system, joining the likes of Google and Apple.
This last-minute Amazon Echo Dot deal is just $14 — and includes free smart bulb By Rory Mellon published 22 December 22 Amazon just dropped the Echo Dot (3rd Gen) to its lowest price ever — and is including a free smart blub to sweeten the deal even further.
Wyze Cam v3 Pro: The best budget security camera By Jason Cipriani published 21 December 22 Editor's Choice The Wyze Cam v3 Pro is as impressive as it is affordable thanks to impressive video quality and reliable alerts.
Amazon Fire TV Recast Review: The Ultimate DVR for Cord-Cutters By Mike Prospero last updated 20 December 22 Editor's Choice This small black box connects to an HD antenna and lets you record over-the-air broadcasts.
Yale Assure Lock 2 review By Mike Prospero published 19 December 22 The Yale Assure Lock 2 is a solid sequel to the original.
This smart little accessory could save you hundreds By Mike Prospero published 17 December 22 A good smart light switch companion makes it a lot easier to add a second light switch to a room.