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Homey delays shipping of new Homey Bridge

Homey is delaying shipping on its new Bridge as it works out bugs discovered in early beta testing.
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New nail-on solar shingles offer an affordable alternative to Tesla’s solar roof

GAF Energy has developed an innovative new nail-on solar shingle that's allegedly cheaper and easier to install than Tesla's solar roof system.
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Haxson’s bladeless AirFan blasts cool air and music from your headboard

A Kickstarter campaign has launched for a new fan that includes a Bluetooth speaker, LED light, and air purifier for only $199.
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Amazon reveals the science behind Astro, its new home robot

To mark the launch of its Astro home robot, Amazon has released a video in which engineers who worked on the device chat about how the project developed.
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More than a year later, Ring Always Home Cam goes on sale through invite system

The Ring Always Home Cam will be available through an invitation system. If you're interested, you can sign up today.
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Peloton Tread reintroduced with safety precautions in mind following injuries

Peloton is back again with a redesigned treadmill. After safety issues plagued its previous version, the new Peloton Tread promises to be better and safer.
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Petcube Bites 2 Lite petcam and treat dispenser can connect you to a vet, too

Petcube is releasing a more affordable petcam with the Bites 2 Lite, a pet device that allows for remote viewing, communication, treat dispensing, and more.
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Lidar is the gold standard of robot vacuum navigation, but it’s not perfect

Today's robot vacuums offer intelligent navigation courtesy of lidar tech. But despite being the gold standard of robot vacuum navigation, it's not perfect.
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Black+Decker Health trackers are the reimagined life alert system for seniors

Live alone, or have older parents who do? These new trackers from Black+Decker can help if someone has an unexpected medical problem.
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Nest commits to increasing its transparency around privacy and security

Nest has updated it security and privacy standards to be more clear about what kind of information it collects and what that information is used for.
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Which Ninja Foodi should you buy? All the cookers and air fryers compared

Looking for a quicker and healthier way to prep your favorite meals and snacks? Ninja's lineup of multicookers and air fryers are ideal stove-top replacements.
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Vitapod drink system swirls water into a nutrient-rich beverage

Tired of plain water? This new drink system zaps water into a nutrient-rich beverage that's healthier than water.
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Lenovo’s cute Smart Clock 2 now comes with a wireless charger for your phone

Lenovo's new Smart Clock 2 with Google Assistant has a cute new design and a helpful new feature: A wireless charging plinth with a built-in night light.
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The last thing we need is to connect smart home gear to Ethernet

There are benefits to using Ethernet, but Wi-Fi is more than sufficient in most cases. Ethernet should be a last resort.
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Wyze Home Monitoring System can now detect leaks and climate changes at home

Wyze is adding two new devices to its home monitoring system, a wireless leak sensor probe with an optional extension, and a battery-powered climate monitor.
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New Level smart lock may be the smallest ever made, but it has tons of features

The Level Lock is the smallest smart lock ever made, with a host of smart features like touch, voice, and keycard control.
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Generark HomePower 2 emergency backup generator can charge EVs and much more

Don't settle for backup power that can't handle most of life's appliances and devices. This power tower can recharge anything.
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This smart sensor gives you a first row seat to birds singing in your backyard

Terra pipes real-world nature sounds into your home, and helps track bird migration too!
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Fingerbot Plus has more pressing power to make dumb appliances smart

The Fingerbot Plus can activate almost any switch and turn any regular device into a smart device.
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Apple TV gets FaceTime integration and Spatial Audio

New features coming to the Apple TV and Apple TV app bring greater integration with FaceTime and Apple's AirPods line of wireless headphones.
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Siri’s coming to third-party devices with latest HomeKit update

Apple's HomeKit smart home platform is focused on the HomePod and Siri compatibility, pushing the company to a better standing in the smart home market.
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Philips Hue smart light app revamped, adds geofencing capabilities

A rework of the Philips Hue app adds new features for Hue lighting, including the ability to add geofencing capabilities to lights to avoid scheduling problems.
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Instant Brands leaps from multicookers to the new Instant Air Purifier

Instant, known for its Instant Pot line and related kitchen appliances, is moving into new markets with the Instant Air Purifier, lab-tested against COVID-19.
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This portable dishwasher can go wherever you go to clean and sanitize dishes

No budget or space for a full-size dishwasher? Capsule is a portable dishwasher that can handle daily dishes and bigger pots too.
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Nanoleaf Elements look like wooden smart light panels on your wall

Nanoleaf Elements are a decorative smart lighting system that look like real wood, with customized backlighting that creates unique effects.
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Ring’s Neighbors app gets more transparent with latest update

Starting the week of June 7, users of Ring's Neighbors app can expect some changes to the real-time crime watch tool. Here's what to expect.
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Eufy’s new floodlight camera with 360-degree pan and tilt is the ultimate watch guard

Eufy has announced four brand-new outdoor cameras, including one with 360-degree pan and tilt capabilities.
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Wyze Cordless Vacuum undercuts rivals with ridiculously low pricing

The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is the company's latest addition to its vacuum lineup, featuring dual motors, an LED touchscreen, and three layers of filtration.
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Smart homes can save you money, but it goes beyond just monitoring electricity

Power X is a startup out of New York that proposes to turn your hot water heater into a 'battery' by using its stored heat energy more efficiently.
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Wyze Night Light senses you in the dark to brighten your path

No need to stumble aimlessly in the dark because the Wyze Night Light will know you're there and automatically illuminate your path.
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Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol

Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
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Google’s Project Starline is a magic mirror to bring 3D video chatting to life

Google’s Project Starline is working to make it possible for you to view a life-sized 3D model of a loved one when communicating with them.
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A Eufy security breach might have shown your home to total strangers

A privacy breach at Eufy resulted in users seeing through other people's cameras and accessing their contact information.
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5 new Google Assistant features you can try right now

Google Assistant has new features that can help you remember chores, put the kids to bed, and much more.