Roku just launched a ton of cheap smart home devices — here’s the lineup By Mike Prospero published 12 October 22 Roku launched a range of smart home devices — security cameras, video doorbells, and smart lights. Here's a rundown of all of them.
Google October Event: Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and more By Roland Moore-Colyer published 6 October 22 The Google October event promises to fully reveal the Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and more.
Amazon launch event recap — Kindle Scribe, Halo Rise, Fire TV, Echo and more By Mike Prospero published 29 September 22 Our live blog covered every Amazon product was it was announced at its fall hardware event.
Amazon just launched new Echo Dots, Echo Studio and Echo Auto — here's all the upgrades By Mike Prospero last updated 29 September 22 Amazon announced new versions of the Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Auto, and some under-the-hood improvements to the Echo Studio.
Amazon event recap — Astro robot, Echo Show 15, Amazon Glow, Halo View and more By Kate Kozuch last updated 28 September 22 Here's everything announced at the Amazon Event, from the rolling Astro Robot and mountable Echo Show 5 to the Amazon Glow projector and Halo View fitness tracker.
Amazon event 2022: Date, time and what we expect to see By Malcolm McMillan published 28 September 22 Everything we know about Amazon's fall product announcement.
The first Roomba that can vacuum and mop is here — and I just saw it in action By Mike Prospero published 27 September 22 We had a chance to check out the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ in action. Here's what we think.
How to Set Up the Echo Spot By Monica Chin last updated 19 September 22 The Amazon Echo Spot is a compact Alexa device that's pretty easy to set up. Here's how you do it.
Google Assistant may be saying bye-bye to 'Hey, Google' By Sanjana Prakash published 16 September 22 A Google app teardown hints at an upcoming feature that will let you create custom quick phrases on the Nest Hub Max to bring up Google Assistant without saying “Hey Google.”
Ring security flaw could have allowed hackers to spy on your saved videos — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 15 September 22 Amazon has patched a flaw in the Ring app for Android that could have been used to spy on users.
These popular security cameras could be hacked to spy on you: What to do By Nicholas Fearn last updated 15 September 22 Flaws in TP-Link's mobile app for its Kasa smart-home devices could let hackers spy on you and take over your accounts.
Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 15 September 22 Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.
Exclusive — Security cameras used by millions are vulnerable to hackers –update your devices now By Anthony Spadafora published 15 September 22 Bitdefender has discovered several vulnerabilities in EZVIZ smart security cameras that have now been patched.
Forget 'Hey, Google' — this simple trick lets you combine multiple smart speaker commands By Anthony Spadafora published 3 September 22 Google’s smart speakers make it a breeze to control your smart home and this trick will help you do more with fewer wake words.
Apple reportedly developing smart display to fight Amazon Echo Show By Richard Priday published 8 August 22 Among its in-development smart home projects, Apple's apparently working on a smart display that could launch next year.
Tom's Guide Awards 2022: The best home appliances and smart home tech this year By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 1 August 22 2022 has seen all kinds of new products released for the home, but which are worthy of being called the best?
Ring and Nest let police view your video doorbell without your permission — what to know By Malcolm McMillan published 27 July 22 Smart doorbell manufacturers such as Ring and Nest are authorized to provide law enforcement agencies with user footage without any warrant or consent from the user.
Apple AirTags' anti-stalking features come with a dangerous loophole By Mike Prospero, Paul Wagenseil last updated 23 July 22 Apple has built privacy protections into its AirTag trackers, but they seem to apply only to people using fully updated iPhones.
Tom’s Guide Awards 2022: The best innovations, brands and products of the year By Tom's Guide Staff last updated 22 July 22 Help us celebrate the very best of the best across tech this year.
Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 July 22 The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.
Nanoleaf’s bold new wall panels are some of the best smart lights I’ve ever seen By Kate Kozuch published 14 July 22 The limited-edition Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Light Panels are looking like some of the best smart lights to mount on your wall.
Alexa could impersonate voices of dead loved ones — but should it? By Kate Kozuch last updated 1 July 22 Amazon demonstrated how Alexa can mimic someone's voice, even if they're dead. It's impressive — but also creepy.
iPadOS 16 — Apple just cleared the air on rumored iPad HomeKit downgrade By Mike Prospero published 29 June 22 Apple clarified that the iPad will still function as a HomeKit hub in iOS 16, but with one major caveat.
Apple confirms a surprise downgrade for iPads with iOS 16 [Update] By Malcolm McMillan published 24 June 22 With iPadOS 16, Apple has removed the ability to use iPads as HomeKit hubs.
Philips Hue just reinvented the table lamp and track lighting — here’s how By Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 June 22 New Philips Hue Perifo offers more control and customization over your smart home lighting, while the Hue Go portable table lamp could transform your summer evenings.
This Alexa feature makes video calls on Echo Show so much better — how it works By Kate Kozuch published 15 June 22 Here's an Alexa feature that makes video calls on Echo Show so much better.
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.
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."
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.
