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Thread versus Wi-Fi—which is best for your smart home devices?
By Hunter Fenollol published
You may have heard of Thread or Matter smart home devices. Here is a guide to what they are and how they differ from standard Wi-Fi options.
iRobot's cheapest 2-in-1 Roomba gets a new auto-empty base and power boost
By Hunter Fenollol published
Roomba's Combo 2 Essential robot vacuum mops and self-empties up to 60 days of debris into its dock's built-in dust bin
My parents didn’t want anything to do with a smart home — here’s the gadgets that changed their mind
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
From convenient automation to beefed-up security, there are plenty of reasons you should start a smart home
Roku just got a huge update that turns your TV into a smart home security center
By Hunter Fenollol published
Roku's latest update brings security notifications from your cameras to your TV, a carousel of live feeds, and web access to your Roku camera feeds.
I went hands-on with SimpliSafe's new AI outdoor monitoring service — here's how it went
By Hunter Fenollol published
SimpliSafe's new ActiveGuard outdoor protection uses generative AI to describe what it sees to live agents so that they can intervene or verify guests before they reach your home.
New report spills everything about Apple smart display — price, features and more
By Alan Martin published
Apple is reportedly planning at least two new smart home products to take on Amazon and Google.
5 ways you can use smart home gadgets to upgrade your Halloween decor
By Hunter Fenollol published
These are the best smart home devices to customize your home and automate your Halloween decorations with routines.
Hackers hijack Ecovacs robot vacuums to shout racial slurs and chase pets — what you need to know
By Alan Martin published
Reports of robot vacuums chasing pets and yelling racist obscenities have prompted action from Ecovacs, with a further patch promised in November.
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