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SwitchBot Roller Shade at night

SwitchBot’s new smart shade is highly adjustable and doesn’t require a professional install

The SwitchBot Roller Shade is an adjustable, DIY alternative to smart shades that require professional installation. Pricing starts at $200, and they're now available.
The Jackery 5000 Plus solar generator.

Jackery shows off the Explorer 5000 Plus solar generator and solar roofing options during IBS 2025

Jackery showed off the powerful Explorer 5000 Plus generator and Solar Roof at IBS 2025, giving homeowners two unique ways to power their devices.
Anker Solix F3800 Plus in a home

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus is a portable power station with enough juice to run your entire home

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus is a portable power station with enough juice to run your entire home, and can be charged via solar panels or gas generators.
Eve Dimmer Switch installed on a wall.

Eve reveals its first smart light switch with dimmer functionality

The Eve Dimmer Switch releases this March for $50, and with Matter support, a premium design, and the option to use voice commands, it's a well-rounded device.
EverFrost 2 on the beach

The new Anker Solix EverFrost 2 electric cooler runs for over two days on a single charge

The upcoming EverFrost 2 electric cooler runs for up to 52 hours on a single charge, and this can be extended to 104 hours with a second battery pack.
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus on a wall

Ring’s new Outdoor Cam Plus offers its best image quality yet

The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus captures 2K footage, providing a crisper image than the Stick Up Cam Pro and Spotlight Cam Plus. It costs $99 and arrives on March 26.
Nanoleaf Blocks on a wall.

Nanoleaf is permanently slashing prices of its best products

Nanoleaf is permanently lowering the price of its best products, including the best-selling Shapes, Lines, Elements, and Blocks smart lights.
Echo Pop

You might have to wait a little longer for Alexa’s AI upgrade

According to an insider, the upgraded version of Amazon's Alexa might not arrive until after March 31.
The K10+ Pro and a cordless vacuum

This popular robot vacuum now comes bundled with a cordless vacuum for better cleaning

SwitchBot is now offering a 3-in-1 bundle that pulls together a the K10+ Pro robot vacuum, a cordless vacuum, and auto-emptying dock for $800.
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series on a stylized background

Beatbot launches the AquaSense 2 Series alongside new partnership with U.S. SailGP team

The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series robotic pool cleaners are now available, and a new partnership with the U.S. SailGP Team has been revealed.
A blue image that has the Amazon swoop and "Hi there." with the date February 26 listed below.

Upcoming Amazon event invite teases a new AI-powered Alexa

Invites went out for an Amazon event in New York City on February 26, and all clues point to an Alexa AI announcement.
The HomeConnect 918 on a door.

Kwikset launches two new smart locks with Z-Wave support

Kwikset has just launched the HomeConnect 918 and HomeConnect 620 with Z-Wave support, offering long-range connection options and added security.
The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table near a bed.

This new air purifier from SwitchBot features a HEPA filter and can charge your smartphone

SwitchBot just released two new air purifiers, one of which doubles as a smartphone charger, table, lamp, and fragrance diffuser, making it a versatile device.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat in stainless steel.

Google’s Gemini AI can now control your smart home devices

You can now control select smart home devices with voice commands using the Gemini app. The update will be rolling out over the next few weeks.
Apple HomePod 2023

Gurman calls Apple’s new smart device “the most significant new Apple product” of 2025

Apple’s new smart hub could look like a HomePod with a seven-inch screen attached to it, and a higher-end version of the same device could even have a robot arm that lets it track users around the room. In his latest Power On! newsletter, Mark Gurman lays out what fans can expect from the new […]
A diagram showing how SmartThings will use ambient sensing.

Samsung SmartThings appliances will soon work as motion sensors

Samsung is looking to make SmartThings more intuitive, with devices that can automatically run themselves based on your actions.
A text alert from Wyze summarized using AI.

Wyze cameras can now use AI to summarize your motion events

Wyze has launched the Cam Unlimited Pro subscription, offering AI features such as Descriptive Alerts and AI Video Search.
The Roborock Z70 with its arm extended.

The best robot vacuums of CES 2025: Roborock, Dreame, Ecovacs, and more

CES 2025 was a smorgasbord of robot vacuums and mops, and these five stood out the most thanks to advanced technology and interesting innovations.
A close-up look at Ballie from the side.

Samsung expects to ship Ballie, its futuristic AI robot, later this year

During CES 2025, Samsung revealed that its Ballie home robot will be launching later this year.
The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni in its docking station.

Ecovacs shows off powerful Deebot X8 Pro Omni robot vacuum at CES 2025

The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni uses a new roller mopping system that continuously cleans itself while also tackling tough stains.
The Schlage Sense Pro on a wooden door.

The Schlage Sense Pro only unlocks the door when you want it to

The Schlage Sense Pro can read your intent as you approach the door, unlocking only when you plan to go inside.
The Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden.

The PlantaForm Indoor Smart Garden looks like it belongs aboard the Enterprise

Smart gardens have come a long way in a short time, and the PlantaForm Indoor Smart Garden is one of the best implementations of the technology we've seen.
iGarden TurboX Master

Robotic pool cleaner with jaw-dropping 15-hour battery life revealed at CES 2025

The iGarden Turbo X Master robotic pool cleaner gets an impressive 15 hours of runtime, allowing it to run for up to a month on a single charge.
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The Dreame Z1 Pro Robotic Pool Cleaner takes the hassle out of pool maintenance

Dreame made a splash at CES 2025 with one of the most impressive robotic pool cleaners we've ever seen, alongside several new vacuums.
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Jackery’s new solar panels are indistinguishable from your roof

Jackery's debut whole-home energy system at CES 2025 is a huge step forward for consumer-grade solar energy.
A person setting up a Ring Smoke Detector.

Ring shows off new Kidde smoke alarms and free 2K camera upgrades at CES 2025

Ring revealed a smart smoke alarm and combination alarm at CES 2025, designed in collaboration with Kidde.
jackery explorer 3000v2 bigger better solar generator

The Jackery Explorer 3000v2 is a bigger, better solar generator and power bank

The Jackery Explorer 3000v2 improves upon nearly every aspect of its previous generation, with new features and faster charging.
Dreame X50 Ultra

The Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum can hop over small obstacles with ease

The Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum can't quite climb stairs, but it gets a lot closer than anything before it.
A person holding the Nanoleaf Light Therapy Face Mask

Nanoleaf reveals three smart lights, plus a spooky LED face mask at CES 2025

Nanoleaf revealed three new smart lights at CES 2025, as well as an FDA-certified LED light therapy face mask.
Beatbot AquaSense 2

Beatbot reveals futuristic AquaSense 2 Series pool cleaners at CES 2025

Beatbot revealed the AquaSense 2 Series at CES 2025, which includes three new robotic pool cleaners -- one of which uses AI to offer a superior clean.
Narwal Flow

Narwal debuts innovative robot vacuum with new mop-cleaning functionality at CES 2025

The Narwal Flow features both a clean and dirty water tank, allowing the robot to clean its mop while it's actively cleaning your floors.
The Roborock Z70 with its arm extended.

Roborock’s new smart vacuums will pick up your socks for you

Roborock's new line of robovacs bring a long-missing feature: the ability to pick up obstacles in the vacuum's path.
The Eureka J15 Max Ultra with its new side brush.

Eureka makes big mopping improvements with the J15 Max Ultra

The Eureka J15 Max Ultra produces up to 22,000 Pa of suction and can now detect transparent spills, making it a shockingly well-rounded robot vacuum.
Tineco Pure One Station Five

Tineco shows off three new ways to vacuum, steam, and clean your floors at CES 2025

The Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam is a highly automated floor cleaner that automatically adjusts its settings to better tackle the task at hand.