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This Mini PC Is a Cute, Surprisingly Powerful Love Letter to Retro Computing
Blending the best of past and present.
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Brilliant Smart Home Control Panels Are up to $200 Off
This wall unit replaces your light switch with a whole home smart hub, two way video,...
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Why You Should Consider Two Voice Assistants for Your Home
With more voice assistants joining the market and more devices loyal to one hub, you may...
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The Best Smart ACs to Keep You Cool All Summer
These three ACs offer useful smart features and fresh, modern designs.
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Nanoleaf's Outdoor String Lights Are Smart Looking (and Also Smart)
Well-made, smart string lights bring color to your outdoor space.
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Kobo’s New Color E-readers Might Make You Finally Ditch Your Kindle
One of the best Kindle alternatives just got a major upgrade.
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Four Features to Look For in a Robot Vacuum (And One That Doesn't Matter)
I have tested an absurd number of high-end floorbots and I'm astounded at how much more...
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When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Connect Smart Products to Your Home’s Water Line
More and more smart appliances want direct access to the water supply line in your home.
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Aqara Just Released a New Motion and Light Sensor
Aqara continues to drop intelligent Thread-based products on the market.
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How to Find Your Motherboard Model on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Find out your motherboard make and model—with or without opening up the computer.
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Dropcam and Nest Secure Devices Will Stop Working Soon
If you have a Dropcam, Dropcam Pro or Nest x Yale Lock, you'll need to take...
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You Need to Reverify Your Age on Your Meta Quest
Meta may have doubts that you're old enough to use your Meta Quest.
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You Should Keep a Handbook for Your Smart-home Automations
Future You will be grateful you documented the products, apps and automations for your smart-home devices.
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The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Is the Best Robot Vacuum I've Tested
Roborock has improved on what was already a spectacular robot vacuum and mop.
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Oregon Just Passed a Monumental ‘Right to Repair’ Law
If you live in Oregon, it's time to fix your own stuff.
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The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Is Better (and Pricier) Than Other Brands
Ring continues to deliver on the promise of the video doorbell better than any other brand.
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You Really Shouldn’t Buy a 'Cheap' Smart Ring
Most of the time, there are too many risks and not enough information.
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Philips Hue Lights Can Now Sync With Your Samsung TV
You'll have to pay for an app—but if you already shelled out the cash for Hue...
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Roborock’s Q Revo Max V Is the Ideal Robot Vacuum for Daily Upkeep
The Q Revo Max V goes wall to wall with plenty of options to customize your...
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These Yeti Solar Panels, Power Banks, and Whole Home Battery Backups Are 20% Off
Prepare for the next blackout or power your off-the-grid lifestyle.
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Prevent Smart Devices From 'Ghosting' You in Your New Home
Don't live with smart devices you can't control.
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Govee Just Released a New Neon Rope Light
Fulfill your neon dreams, without having to deal with actual neon.
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A New International Standard Aims to Make Smart Tech More Secure, Less Creepy
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has launched a certification process for smart home devices.