New Amazon Echo Show 8 camera has this cool iPad Pro feature By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 21 New Echo Show 8 release date, price, video chat features and more
Amazon Echo Show 5 2021 unveiled with better camera, kids edition By Mike Prospero published 12 May 21 The second-generation Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display gets an improved camera.
Can you hack an AirTag? Absolutely, and this guy shows how By Paul Wagenseil published 11 May 21 A German researcher was the first to hack an AirTag, which he did by pulling it apart and soldering various wires to the circuit board.
This genius control center is the smart home gadget I’ve been waiting for By Kate Kozuch last updated 10 May 21 DIY Smart Home: Installing this smart home control system sucked — but it’s totally worth it
Google Assistant just stole one of Alexa’s best features — and you can try it now By Mike Prospero last updated 27 June 21 Google added a couple new family-friendly features to its Assistant
Apple AirTag sent in the mail to test tracking — here’s what happened next By Tom Pritchard last updated 6 May 21 Is AirTag tracking really all that? To find out, someone out their tracker in the mail.
You can now turn your Lenovo laptop into an Amazon Echo Show — here’s how By Mike Prospero published 4 May 21 Here's how to use your Lenovo laptop as an Alexa smart display.
This Alexa smart faucet is the coolest smart home device I’ve ever used By Kate Kozuch published 2 May 21 This Alexa smart faucet is the coolest smart home device I’ve ever used.
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.
iRobot sale knocks up to $450 off our favorite robot vacs By Louis Ramirez published 27 April 21 iRobot is taking up to $450 off multiple Roomba and Braava robot vacuums in its latest sale.
Turn your old Samsung Galaxy phone into a smart home device — here’s how By Brittany Vincent published 21 April 21 Samsung’s Galaxy Upcycling program offers a way to turn your old Galaxy devices into Internet of Things (IoT) devices you can use to control your home.
Samsung's SmartTags trackers just got a big upgrade to fight Apple AirTags By Tom Pritchard published 21 April 21 Samsung is making sure no one will be able to use a SmartTag tracking device to track another person's location.
DIY smart home: Do you need a smart home hub? By Kate Kozuch published 18 April 21 DIY smart home: Do you need a smart home hub?
Google Assistant can now find your lost iPhone — here’s how By James Archer published 15 April 21 Google Assistant just got a new "Find My Phone" feature to help track down lost handsets, plus improvements to routines.
DIY smart home: 7 essential devices I'm using in my apartment By Kate Kozuch published 11 April 21 DIY smart home: The best smart home devices for renters
Amazon Echo Show getting a killer upgrade to give it new skills By Luke Wilson published 6 April 21 Amazon's latest update means users can now enjoy all of Zoom's video conferencing features on its newest Echo Show smart display.
New Nest Hello Doorbell could arrive soon — what we know By Luke Wilson published 31 March 21 It's been a long while since Google launched its Nest Hello video doorbell. A new image points to a possible update.
New Nest Cam could be on the way — here's what we know By Tom Pritchard published 29 March 21 The next Nest Cam might have leaked, thanks to a listing from the FCC.
DIY smart home: Here's how you can save thousands By Kate Kozuch published 27 March 21 DIY smart home vs. hiring a professional: Here's how much doing it yourself saves you
Dyson's new V15 vacuum is the lightsaber of vacuums — thanks to lasers By Luke Wilson published 25 March 21 The Dyson V15 comes jam-packed with green lasers to detect every speck of dust no matter where it's hidden.
Forget Google Nest Hub 2 — Apple could be working on its own smart display By Tom Pritchard published 23 March 21 Apple could have its own smart display in the works, so Amazon and Google better watch out.
Roku Channel just added one of the best TV shows ever — for free By Mike Prospero last updated 31 March 21 Roku is adding the entire This Old House catalog — some 1,500+ episodes — and will make them available to stream for free on the Roku Channel.
HomePod mini secret sensor could be a game-changer — here's why By Tom Pritchard published 22 March 21 The HomePod mini has a secret temperature sensor that could be activated at any time, and that's a huge deal.
DIY smart home: Why I chose the Echo Show over Google Nest Hub By Kate Kozuch last updated 22 March 21 Smart displays are great smart home devices, as long as you get the right one.
AirTags launch imminent: Will Apple’s key finder truly deliver? By Philip Michaels published 21 March 21 After years of rumors, an Apple-built key finder may finally launch — here’s what’s at stake for AirTags
This is the one feature you need if you're buying a video doorbell By Mike Prospero last updated 22 March 21 More video doorbells are starting to record vertical video. Here’s why it’s a must-have feature.
Is the Dyson V8 Absolute Worth It? By Don Reisinger last updated 15 June 22 The Dyson V8 Absolute cordless vacuum offers a good balance of cleaning power and battery life for a fairly affordable price.
Is the Dyson V10 Worth It? By Don Reisinger last updated 15 June 21 The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute is pricey, but it's one of the most powerful cordless vacuums in the company's lineup. Here are the pros and cons.
Forget the Nest Hub 2 — we want this Apple HomePod TV By James Archer published 19 March 21 This Apple smart display concept shows what a combination of the HomePod and Apple TV could look like.
DIY smart home: Why I chose this smart thermostat under $100 By Kate Kozuch last updated 22 March 21 DIY smart home: Why I chose a smart thermostat under $100