Aura’s Aspen impressive digital frame is the most affordable it’s been
Aura's Aspen impressive digital frame is the most affordable it's been Aura’s Aspen impressive digital frame is the most affordable it’s been Returning to work or school from summer vacation is never easy, but the Aura Aspen could help you hold onto your favorite memories by putting them front and center. And right now, you […]
I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation
I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation This EcoFlow portable power station was a huge help in making sure my family didn’t breakdown during sweltering temps in the Tennessee mountains. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge I recently returned from a family camping trip to Cades […]
Mini Ikea stores will be opening inside select Best Buy locations this year
Mini Ikea stores will be opening inside select Best Buy locations this year Want a new laptop with a side of Billy bookcase? Ikea and Best Buy’s new collaboration has you covered. | Image: Ikea Ikea has announced that it’s opening mini retail experiences in a handful of Best Buy stores in the southern US […]
This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time
This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time A three-pack of TP-Link’s BE25 Wi-Fi 7 routers is $90 off at Amazon. Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether you’re working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. I’ve used this three-pack of TP-Link’s […]
This smart lock lets me see through my door
This smart lock lets me see through my door Eufy’s FamiLock smart lock features an integrated video screen and a neat palm unlock option. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Eufy’s FamiLock S3 Max ($399) is a multitasking workhorse. Launched earlier this year, it combines a smart lock and video doorbell in one, […]
Amazon pulls the plug on Sengled’s Alexa skill after months of outages
Amazon pulls the plug on Sengled's Alexa skill after months of outages Amazon pulls the plug on Sengled’s Alexa skill after months of outages Amazon has killed the cloud-based skill that connects Sengled bulbs to Alexa. Some Sengled bulbs that use local protocols, like this Matter one, can still work with Echo devices. After repeatedly […]
Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus
Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus Amazon’s new Alexa Plus voice assistant works with most existing Amazon devices. In the week’s least surprising news, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that the company is exploring ways to bring ads to Alexa Plus, its new generative-AI-powered voice assistant. During a conference call following the company’s […]
iRobot’s new Roomba could solve the roller mop’s biggest problem
iRobot's new Roomba could solve the roller mop's biggest problem iRobot’s new Roomba could solve the roller mop’s biggest problem The robovac automatically shields its mop so it can clean carpets. iRobot’s first roller mop-equipped robovac has a unique trick to help keep your carpets dry. Announced this week, the Roomba Max 705 Combo is […]
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of TASER, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted […]
Google is raising the price of Nest Aware subscriptions again
Google is raising the price of Nest Aware subscriptions again Starting in mid-August Google is raising the price of its Nest Aware subscriptions. | Image: Google Google is raising the price of its Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions starting in August 2025. According to emails sent out to subscribers today, the cost of […]