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 […]
I tested a living room full of cheap Ikea speakers against Sonos and Bose
I tested a living room full of cheap Ikea speakers against Sonos and Bose Ikea’s $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speaker is fun and colorful and sounds better than its price suggests. It’s not mind-blowing (it is a $10 speaker, after all), and there are no features to speak of, other than the ability to connect up […]
The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
The first Apple Home Key-ready smart lock with UWB is cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale There are so many great smart locks out there. But one of best models that iPhone owners should consider buying now is Aqara’s U400, which offers hands-free unlocking when you get close enough. It has Apple’s U1 ultra-wideband chip […]
Dyson’s thin PencilVac Fluffycones is tougher to resist at $150 off
Dyson's thin PencilVac Fluffycones is tougher to resist at $150 off Dyson’s PencilVac Fluffycones is the cheapest it’s ever been. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums are great for keeping floors clean on a regular basis, but they don’t catch everything. If you’re looking for a tool to handle the […]
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is a great time to get a fancy, AI-powered bird feeder
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is a great time to get a fancy, AI-powered bird feeder Bird feeders have come a long way since their inception in the early 1900s. These days, it’s not all that surprising to see feeders kitted out with cameras and solar roofs, two marquee features you’ll find on feeders from both […]
Nuki’s one-touch retrofit smart lock got its first-ever discount
Nuki's one-touch retrofit smart lock got its first-ever discount The Nuki Smart Lock is the best retrofit smart lock currently available for people who want a minimalist, feature-packed upgrade to their preexisting deadlock. It’s currently selling for $149 at Amazon — its cheapest price ever — during the Big Spring Sale. Its fast unlocking speed, […]
Robot vacuums from Eufy and Roborock are over 50 percent for Amazon’s spring sale
Robot vacuums from Eufy and Roborock are over 50 percent for Amazon's spring sale A good robovac can save you a surprising amount of time. Luckily, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is a great time to pick one up, as you can currently find deals on everything from basic, budget-friendly robovacs to high-end models that can […]
Govee’s color-changing smart lamps are on sale for up to 30 percent off
Govee's color-changing smart lamps are on sale for up to 30 percent off Govee’s good-sounding speaker / smart lamp hybrid can brighten your space with millions of colors. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Speaking from experience, better lighting can completely change how a space feels. Over the years, I’ve filled my apartment […]