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Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch
The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.
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TCL D2 Pro smart lock review: this is the future of unlocking your home, and I love it
The TCL D2 effortlessly reads your palm veins to unlock this smart lock.
Aiper Surfer S2 Review: the pool skimmer champion
The Aiper Surfer S2 I reviewed, surprised me with its durability and functions.
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review: the Mercedes of robotic pool cleaners
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is the Mercedes of high-end pool cleaners
Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach Wet and Dry Vacuum review: a quicker way to clean your floors
The Dreame H12 Pro FlexReach handles all kinds of messes with ease, though it doesn’t feel quite as premium as some competitors.
Roborock Saros Z70 review: an innovative robot vacuum with a robotic arm that just can’t get a grip
The Roborock Saros Z70 is one of the most exciting robot vacuums ever made, but its robotic arm isn’t quite ready for the spotlight.
Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum review: superior mopping skills
The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni features one of the best mopping systems ever used in a robot vacuum. Here's our full review.
Navimow i110 robot lawn mower review: easy to setup and a breeze to operate
The Navimow i110 finished mowing faster with more practice as it changed mowing patterns and learned more about my lawn.
Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Misting Portable Fan review: keep cool wherever you roam
The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is a portable misting fan that does an excellent job keeping you cool, regardless of where you roam.
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review: an upgrade in every way
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus makes big improvements over the standard Outdoor Cam, and it's an excellent choice for discerning shoppers.
Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum review: flagship features, palatable price
The Narwal Freo Z10 takes all the best features of the Freo Z Ultra, then drops its price by $400 -- making it one of the best robot vacuums of 2025.
Roborock F25 ACE Wet and Dry Vacuum review: the perfect companion for hard floors
Not only can the F25 ACE tackle all sorts of messes, but its self-cleaning technology ensures it's always ready for your next task.
Roborock Saros 10 review: a robot vacuum evolution
The Saros 10 is everything you'd want from a robot vacuum and more, thanks to an arsenal of highly automated features.
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni review: rolling in the right direction
The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni features a new roller mop system, and it's a radical improvment over both mopping plates and pads.
Roborock Saros 10R review: better in every way
The Roborock Saros 10R is a huge step forward for robot vacuums, thanks to accurate navigation and tons of minor enhancements.
Hatch Restore 3 review: deeper sleep, better mornings
The Hatch Restore 3 builds on the success of its predecessor to become one of the best smart alarms on the market.
Vivint smart home security system review: smarter than we expected
The Vivint smart home security system has all the sensors, cameras, security features, and remote automated control you could ever need.
Roborock Qrevo Curv review: an almost perfect robot vacuum
The Qrevo Curv is everything you’d want in a robot vacuum. Not only does it offer tons of suction and little maintenance but it boasts a cool new dock design.
Nest Thermostat 2024 review: a fabulous fourth generation
The latest Nest Thermostat is a little more expensive, yes. But it's also more functional, plays nice with Apple HomeKit — and it's simply gorgeous.
Google TV Streamer review: Chromecast hits the awkward preteen years
Google TV Streamer builds on the long legacy of Chromecast with a device that's set to forge the way for the next several years, at least.
Beatbot Aquasense Pro review: simple setup, spotless results
Beatbot's Aquasense Pro pool cleaner performs better and been more reliably than the competition, but comes at a steep price.
Dreame L40 Ultra review: beyond expectations
The Dreame L40 Ultra is excellent for all types of floors, thanks to a powerful mopping system that can be automatically removed when it travels on carpet.
Narwal Freo Z Ultra review: forget about your floors
The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is a big step foward from the Freo X Ultra, offering better cleaning skills and requiring little manual input.
Skylight Cal Max review: a streamlined smart display alternative
If you can stomach the price, the Skylight Cal Max makes it easy to streamline your chores, meal prepping, and upcoming events.
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam review: spinning in circles
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam nails all the basics, but it does little to push the envelope and deliver a unique experience.
This brute of a power station will power almost anything — even A/C
The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is a massive 4-kilowatt-hour power station that fits into the home well and, with a little elbow grease, can also hit the road.
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo review: swinging mops make a difference
The Ecovacs T30S uses a swinging mop to better clean your floors, and a bonus handheld vacuum helps tackle other parts of your home.
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