Your smart home questions, answered
Your smart home questions, answered There are a couple of universal truths about the smart home. Yes, you will come to treat your robot vacuum like a member of the family, and no, you cannot escape the fact that there will always be one light that doesn’t turn on even though there’s simply no reason […]
The discounted SwitchBot Bot can add smarts to your monitor and coffee maker for just $24
The discounted SwitchBot Bot can add smarts to your monitor and coffee maker for just $24 The smart button pusher is down to one of its best prices. You don’t necessarily have to buy a bunch of pricey new smart devices to enjoy the convenience of a smart home. The SwitchBot Bot offers an easy, […]
Google Gemini for Home is rolling out in the US — here’s how to get early access
Google Gemini for Home is rolling out in the US — here's how to get early access Google smart home users in the US can now get an early taste of the new Gemini for Home assistant, which began rolling out in early access on Tuesday. It’s slated to replace the current Google Assistant on […]
Govee’s new power outlet expander gives you voice control and a night light
Govee's new power outlet expander gives you voice control and a night light Govee’s new accessory can make two power outlets more functional. | Image: Govee Did you know you should be replacing your surge protectors every three to five years to avoid them becoming a potential fire risk? If you’re now on the hunt […]
First look: DJI’s Romo robot vacuum
First look: DJI's Romo robot vacuum The Romo P robot vacuum from DJI is now available in Europe for €1,899. Of all the companies that could have launched a robot vacuum in 2025, I didn’t have DJI in the running – but here we are. The drone and camera manufacturer released the DJI Romo robovac […]
Here’s what ads on your $2,000 Samsung smart fridge will look like
Here's what ads on your $2,000 Samsung smart fridge will look like Next month, Samsung will start displaying ads for Samsung-related products and services on its Family Hub refrigerators in the US. Samsung warned us last month that ads were coming to the giant Android tablets embedded in its Family Hub smart fridges. I’ve been […]
Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni robovac is matching its Prime Day low for a limited time
Eufy's X10 Pro Omni robovac is matching its Prime Day low for a limited time Halloween parties are fun. The preparation and cleanup? Not so much. Luckily for those looking to make life a little easier next week, Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni is available from Amazon for $499.99 ($300 off) when you clip the on-page […]
Wyze’s budget-friendly video doorbell gets a six-month battery
Wyze's budget-friendly video doorbell gets a six-month battery You can use Wyze’s new doorbell cam on battery power alone or hardwire it to a power source to access more functionality. | Image: Wyze Wyze has announced a new budget-friendly doorbell camera. The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell looks similar to the Video Doorbell v2 the brand […]
Ring’s CEO says his cameras can almost ‘zero out crime’ within the next 12 months
Ring's CEO says his cameras can almost 'zero out crime' within the next 12 months Jamie Siminoff’s new book charts the highs and lows of making the world’s first video doorbell. Jamie Siminoff has returned to Ring, the company he founded, with a renewed focus on its mission statement to “Make neighborhoods safer.” Talking to […]
Eight Sleep adds ‘outage mode’ to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen
Eight Sleep adds 'outage mode' to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen Eight Sleep Pod mattress toppers can now be controlled offline in the event of future outages. Some smart bed users were quite literally losing sleep over the massive AWS outage on Monday. Eight Sleep’s elevating, temperature-controlling mattress systems were temporarily knocked […]