Govee’s multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen
Govee's multicolor ceiling light doubles as a low-res screen The smart lighting company is having a busy month. After releasing its first solar-powered lights, a cordless table lamp, and an updated LED light wall over the past few weeks, Govee has announced a new multicolor ceiling light. Available starting today through the company’s online store […]
Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date
Skylight's 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to date Skylight’s color-coded smart calendar supports two-way syncing with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple’s iCloud calendar, among others. | Image: Skylight When you’re juggling more than just your own calendar, staying organized can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Skylight Calendar 2 can help simplify […]
The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life
The Govee smart lamp brightened up my room, and then my life I knew things were not quite right when I had to throw a towel over a broken Ikea lamp to block out its light. How did I get here? I cover fancy and capable tech for a living, and yet, it took me […]
Ikea’s new inflatable chair doesn’t look like an inflatable chair
Ikea's new inflatable chair doesn't look like an inflatable chair The PS 2026 easy chair is made from two fabric-wrapped air chambers with a steel frame. | Image: Ikea Ikea shared a sneak preview of three pieces from a new experimental collection, set to be fully revealed at an annual company event on May 13th. […]
Will a new CEO realize Apple’s smart home potential?
Will a new CEO realize Apple's smart home potential? It took Tim Cook years to launch Apple into major new hardware categories, such as the smartwatch. But John Ternus could start his tenure right away with an ambitious new project: smart home hardware. All signs point to a strong lineup of new smart home devices […]
First vacuums — then the world
First vacuums — then the world Many startups spend years trying to become a household name. Others just spend $10 million on a Super Bowl ad. That’s Dreame’s bet. The little-known Chinese robot vacuum company has grand ambitions to become a global consumer electronics giant and chose to run a pricey 30-second spot as its […]
Govee’s new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue’s
Govee's new rechargeable table lamp is less than half the price of Hue's The portable lamp can be synced with other Govee lighting products around your home. | Image: Govee Nearly four years after Philips Hue launched its Go portable table lamp, Govee has announced its own version for less than half the price. While […]
Ikea’s smart donut lamp is a sweet treat
Ikea's smart donut lamp is a sweet treat The Varmblixt is a smart donut-shaped light fixture that can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Ikea’s popular Varmblixt lamp just got a smart home glow-up. The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, […]
Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support
Walmart is updating its 4K streaming box with Gemini and Matter support The Onn 4K Pro’s remote looks identical to its predecessor but can now be located using your voice. | Image: Walmart It hasn’t been officially announced, but Walmart’s website now has a listing for an updated version of its budget-friendly Onn 4K Pro […]
SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery
SwitchBot's button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable’s battery has its own USB-C port for charging. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is introducing a new version of the tiny button-pressing robot that helped launch the company a decade ago. The functionality of the new SwitchBot Bot is exactly the same […]