Roborock is launching two affordable robot vacuums in October
The Q5 Pro and Q8 Max both start at $600 or less, offer mopping and vacuuming skills, and support up to 5,500 Pa of suction.
Google’s Nest Aware service is getting more expensive
Google's Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus services are getting more expensive in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum connects to your plumbing for fully automated mopping
The SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10 connects to your plumbing lines to provide fully automated mopping. Here's a look at the upcoming smart home device.
Anker reveals Solix C1000 and Solix F3800 portable power stations
The Anker Solix C1000 and Solix F3800 are new portable power stations that are designed for camping, emergencies, and everything in-between.
Philips Hue adds support for cameras and sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Camera and Hue Secure Contact Sensors will arrive later this year and will be compatible with an updated smartphone app.
iRobot expands Roomba 2-in-1 lineup with Combo j5+ and Combo i5+
The Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+ are designed to both vacuum and mop depending on which bin is installed. Here's a closer look at both.
Google Home adds support for Nest Cam Indoor
The Nest Cam Indoor is now supported by Google Home. There's a bit of a catch, however, as it's only supported for folks in Public Preview.
Blink Outdoor Camera 4 launches with Person Detection, new design, 2-year battery life
The Blink Outdoor Camera 4 is now available, offering Person Detection, improved video quality, and a new design.
Leviton’s new outdoor smart plug is the first with Matter support
The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch is the first outdoor smart plug to support Matter. It also boasts a ton of other cool features.
This $4,000 smart door comes packing a Ring video doorbell and Yale smart lock
The Masonite Smart Door comes with tons of useful smart features, but it's eye-watering price tag and concerns about upgrading its tech make it a hard sell.
GE Lighting launches Smart Hexagon Panels with support for Alexa and Google Home
The Smart Hexagon Panels are pricey, but they include heaps of cool features like support for voice commands, six customizable zones, and music syncing skills.
U.S. government to launch a new cybersecurity program for smart home devices in 2024
The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program is intended to make it easier for consumers to find smart home devices that are safe and less vulnerable to attacks.
SimpliSafe now offers live home monitoring with new Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera
The Smart Alarm Indoor Camera lets SimpliSafe agents access a live feed of your home when specific alarms are triggered, offering an immediate response.
Uahpet’s iRetriever Ball Launcher can safely volley balls up to 80 feet for Fido
Uahpet's next-level automatic iRetriever Ball Launcher not only shoots balls up to 80 feet away for your dog, but safely thanks to intelligent object detection.
Anker reveals new solar-powered Solix batteries, powerful Anker Prime series
Anker announced several new products during its recent live stream, including the Anker Prime series and solar-powered Solix. Here's a closer look.
Eufy’s new X9 Pro Robovac offers automated mopping and vacuuming for less than $1,000
The Eufy X9 Pro Robovac offers many of the features of its rivals, including the ability to raise its mop while vacuuming, but clocks in at a much lower price.
Aqara launches U100 smart lock with full Apple HomeKit support
The Aqara U100 smart lock can be controlled with a passcode, fingerprint, or with Apple home keys, making it a versatile upgrade for your front door.
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 to pay $30M in FTC settlements over Alexa, Ring privacy violations
Regulators accused Amazon of violating privacy laws on a number of fronts, though the tech giant denies breaking the law.
New Roborock S7 Max Ultra boasts maintenance-free dock, impressive mopping skills
The Roborock S7 Max Ultra hits the market on June 11, and it'll offer a versatile dock that automatically handles most of your maintenance tasks.
The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro is a premium outdoor camera with tons of AI features
The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro is now available for $150, and it offers some unique features despite its affordable price tag.
Dyson is gearing up to launch the most powerful robot vacuum in the world
The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is said to be twice as powerful as any robot vacuum currently on the market, and it boasts a bold, colorful design.
Govee jumps on the Matter bandwagon with new LED Strip Light
The Govee LED Strip Light M1 is the first product from the company to offer full Matter support, and more Matter-enabled products are expected to arrive soon.
Digs takes home renovation projects to the cloud, partners with Thumbtack
Digs lets you take your home renovation projects to the cloud, and it's now partnering with Thumbtack to make the process even more streamlined.
The founder of Ring is leaving Amazon to join Latch
After a few years serving as Chief Inventor, Jamie Siminoff is leaving Amazon to serve as CEO of Latch -- a smart home company involved with smart locks.
Amazon might be bringing AI smarts to its Astro household robot
Internal documents indicate Amazon is bringing AI smarts to Astro, although it's unclear when the project will roll out to the public. Here's what we know.
Peloton recalls more than 2M bikes over safety concerns
Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million of its exercise bikes due to a fault with the seat post that could break and cause injury during use.
The new Google Home app officially launches on May 11
The long-awaited update is making it easier than ever to control your smart devices with the Google Home app.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.