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The Ecovacs T20 Omni docked in a living room.

Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni brings hot water washin, mop-lifting skills to Deebot lineup

The Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni is making some big changes compared to the T10 Omni, offering a retractable mophead and the ability to wash its mops with hot water.
Amazon logo on the headquarters building.

Amazon to pay $30M in FTC settlements over Alexa, Ring privacy violations

Two Roborock S7 Max Ultra models on a stylized background.

New Roborock S7 Max Ultra boasts maintenance-free dock, impressive mopping skills

The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro installed on a wall.

The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro is a premium outdoor camera with tons of AI features

ecoflow's delta max portable power station on a table

EcoFlow launches Delta 2 Max solar generator for home emergencies and outdoor adventures

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav cleaning near a wall.

Dyson is gearing up to launch the most powerful robot vacuum in the world

The Govee Light Strip installed on a shelf.

Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon with new LED Strip Light

digs home renovation cloud based platform

Digs takes home renovation projects to the cloud, partners with Thumbtack

A person opening a Latch lock with their smartphone.

The founder of Ring is leaving Amazon to join Latch

Amazon Astro following a person through a door.

Amazon might be bringing AI smarts to its Astro household robot

A man riding a Peloton bike.

Peloton recalls more than 2M bikes over safety concerns

Several images of the new Google Home app on a tan background.

The new Google Home app officially launches on May 11

The Roku Home Monitoring System SE starter pack.

Roku is now in the home security business

Roku is now in the home security business

The Roku Home Monitoring System SE integrates with your Roku player or TV to let you monitor and control things with your remote.
The Dynamic Effects Neon-Shape Smart Lights glowing purple.

GE Lighting launches colorful, customizable rope lights with a built-in microphone

GE Lighting launches colorful, customizable rope lights with a built-in microphone

The Dynamic Effects Neon-Shape Smart Lights are compatible with both Alexa and Google Home, and can adjust their performance in real time based on nearby sound.
Google Home icon on home screen.

Google Home adds support for garage door controls

Google Home adds support for garage door controls

The features are only available to select users, but Google Home now allows you to remotely open and close your garage door.
The Ring Indoor Cam mounted on a wall.

Ring’s new indoor camera features a built-in privacy shutter

Ring’s new indoor camera features a built-in privacy shutter

The new Ring Indoor Cam features a built-in privacy shutter that disables both audio and video recording. The device goes on sale May 24 and retails for $60.
A person standing in a living room while looking at a Google device.

Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative

Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative

Google is expanding its chime alert feature to a variety of new devices, which should streamline the process of giving voice commands to your smart home.
A person controlling the Nest Thermostat.

The Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat with Matter support

The Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat with Matter support

The Nest Thermostat now supports Matter, making it the first smart thermostat to work with the interoperability standard.
iRobot Roomba j7 plus 7550 robot vacuum in charging dock by entryway.

Your Roomba robot vacuum now doubles as a security guard

Your Roomba robot vacuum now doubles as a security guard

Select users can now activate the Remote Check-In feature on their Roomba j7, which lets the device function as a makeshift security camera.
The Lenovo Smart Display on a table.

Google stops updating third-party smart displays

Google stops updating third-party smart displays

Smart displays from LG, JBL, and Lenovo running Google Assistant will no longer see updates, as Google pivots to focus efforts on AI.
Google and ADT collaboration.

Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system

Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system

Google and ADT have launched a DIY smart security plan that lets you piece together your perfect system and is available at a variety of price points.
Amaaon Sidewalk graphic showing connected devices and households.

The underappreciated Amazon Sidewalk network is bigger than you think

The underappreciated Amazon Sidewalk network is bigger than you think

Amazon Sidewalk is a low-power network that helps keep your smart home devices online, and Amazon has officially revealed its gigantic coverage map.
Aventon Abound rider with plants and store bought items on road.

The Aventon Abound cargo ebike is perfect for grocery trips, hauling gear, and more

The Aventon Abound cargo ebike is perfect for grocery trips, hauling gear, and more

Aventon is launching its Abound cargo ebike, an excellent and versatile bike for quick grocery trips, commutes with gear, and much more. Learn more here.
The Nanoleaf Essential lineup installed in a home theater.

Nanoleaf opens preorders for its first-ever Matter smart lights

Nanoleaf opens preorders for its first-ever Matter smart lights

The Nanoleaf Essentials lineup is now available for preorder, offering full support for Matter and making it easy to light up your home.
The new ECOVACS products on a kitchen floor.

Ecovacs introduces three new robot vacuums for homes of all sizes

Ecovacs introduces three new robot vacuums for homes of all sizes

ECOVACS is launching a trio of new robot vacuums, all of which offer premium features such as advanced navigation abilities and enhanced suction.
ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNI docked in station product image

Tackle dirt and dust with DEEBOT T10 OMNI’s state-of-the-art A.I. technology

Tackle dirt and dust with DEEBOT T10 OMNI’s state-of-the-art A.I. technology

ECOVACS latest all-in-one cleaning solution, the DEEBOT T10 OMNI comes with one of the most impressive docking stations and feature sets we've seen to date.
Apple HomePod 2023 in a home office.

Apple might launch a HomePod smart display in 2024

Apple might launch a HomePod smart display in 2024

Apple might be preparing to launch its first-ever smart display in 2024, with reports indicating a HomePod with a seven-inch touchscreen is in development.
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus installed outside a front door.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus offers improved battery life and new aspect ratio

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus offers improved battery life and new aspect ratio

Ring is launching the Battery Doorbell Plus on April 5, which features enhanced battery life, a new aspect ratio, and an improved filming resolution.
Ring Video Doorbell installed next to a white entry door.

Ring Alarm, video doorbells will soon lock free features behind a paywall

Ring Alarm, video doorbells will soon lock free features behind a paywall

Ring is making changes to its Ring Protect plans, which will now be required to access previously free features on Ring Alarms, video doorbells, and cameras.
A person using the Anker EverFrost.

Anker is launching an iceless cooler that can chill food for 42 hours

Anker is launching an iceless cooler that can chill food for 42 hours

The Anker EverFrost will be available in three sizes, all of which offer an iceless design that's built to take you off the beaten path. Here's a closer look.

Presidents Day Sales 2023: Tracking the deals as they start

Presidents Day Sales 2023: Tracking the deals as they start

Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera casing

Arlo extends end-of-life support for legacy cameras and doorbells

Arlo extends end-of-life support for legacy cameras and doorbells

Arlo announced in January that it was looking to sunset a few legacy products, but the company has since revised its plans. Here's how things now shake out.
The Ikea air quality sensor on a stack of books.

New Ikea air quality sensor arrives just in time for spring

New Ikea air quality sensor arrives just in time for spring

Ikea is launching a new air quality sensor, called Vindstyrka, in April, although we still don't have an exact release date or pricing details.
The Yale Assure Lock 2 with a swirl of Viva Magenta on a black background.

Yale Assure Lock 2 is getting a bold new color later this year

Yale Assure Lock 2 is getting a bold new color later this year

The Yale Assure Lock 2 is one of the best smart locks on the market, and later this year it’ll be available in the vibrant Viva Magenta color option.

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