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From waffles to paninis or even steak, DeLonghi’s All-Day grill does it all

From waffles to paninis or even steak, DeLonghi’s All-Day grill does it all

We spent some time with the Livenza Digital All Day Contact Grill with Waffle Plates and found a lot to recommend it. Best described as the monster truck of panini makers, this versatile model sports huge grill plates that can accommodate up to six hamburgers or three panini sandwiches at once.
Monolith BBQ Guru Edition review

Monolith BBQ Guru Edition Classic review

Monolith BBQ Guru Edition Classic review

Take a whiff: can you smell it? It’s almost barbecue season, so it’s no surprise you’re looking for a high-tech grill. We tested out the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition with CyberQ Cloud to see if a traditional Kamado-style grill with a modern temperature probe and control base can live together in harmony.
Honeywell Lyric C2 review

Honeywell Lyric C2 review

Honeywell Lyric C2 review

The Honeywell Lyric C2 is a compact smart home camera offering wide-angled, high quality imaging, and the ability to differentiate the sound of a smoke alarm from a baby’s cry.
Honeywell Lyric T5 review

Honeywell Lyric T5 review

Honeywell Lyric T5 review

The Honeywell Lyric T5 isn’t the prettiest or smartest, but adds app-based control and geo-fencing to the classic digital thermostat without breaking the bank
Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Kit

SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review

SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review

The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Start Kit comes with the basic accessories needed to protect your home, but you’ll likely need to expand into the smart home ecosystem to use it.
Amazon Cloud Cam

Amazon Cloud Cam review

Amazon Cloud Cam review

In our Amazon Cloud Cam review, we explain why this addition to Amazon’s growing Alexa universe is one of its most valuable yet.
Netgear Arlo Go review

Netgear Arlo Go hands-on review

Netgear Arlo Go hands-on review

With 4G LTE connectivity, the Netgear Arlo Go goes where Wi-Fi cameras cannot, while maintaining all of the great features the Arlo line is known for.
MSR Windburner review

MSR Windburner review

MSR Windburner review

Already an expert in the camp stove industry, Mountain Safety Research just released its Windburner Stove System Combo, which comes standard with a remote-canister design, a ceramic sauce pot, and 8-inch skillet. After taking it on a recent backcountry ski trip, we never want to leave home without it.
Nest Secure Review

Nest Secure review

Nest Secure review

Nest Secure’s high-quality hardware and super-slick features make smart home security a cinch. But it comes at quite the price.
Nugeni Steva+ review

Nugeni Steva+ review

Nugeni Steva+ review

The Nugeni Steva+ is both an upright and handheld vacuum and steamer, so it can clean in tons of different ways around the house.
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Eufy HomeVac review

Eufy HomeVac review

The Eufy HomeVac is a stick vacuum that’s cordless and has good battery life, but you may want more attachments if this is your sole cleaning device.
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Bluesmart Cabin 22 Hands-on Review

Bluesmart Cabin 22 Hands-on Review

Bluesmart, a pioneer in smart luggage, has a new lineup of connected bags with improved features, de-sign, and tracking system. But, do you need it? Here’s our Bluesmart Cabin 22 hands-on review.
Hive View review

Hive View review

Hive View review

Hive View’s sleek lines and premium finish will enhance the look of any smart home. But so-so image quality and limited features mean it doesn’t quite deliver all you’d expect for the price.
TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp review

TaoTronics TT-DL036 LED Desk Lamp review

TaoTronics TT-DL036 LED Desk Lamp review

With a classic desktop design and some serious smarts, the TaoTronics LED desk lamp illuminates your desk from any angle, sports adjustable brightness and tone, and boasts a built-in wireless charging pad. We tested it out for a week, and here’s our review.
iRobot Braava Jet 240 review

iRobot Braava Jet 240 review

iRobot Braava Jet 240 review

The iRobot Braava Jet 240 mopping robot can probably do a much better job keeping your floors clean than you can because you’re more likely to set it to clean than mop yourself.
Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System review

Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System review

Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System review

No more smoothie lumps! The Ninja Intelli-Sense Kitchen System combines a blender, food processor and spiralizer into one and packs a big punch, crushing ice and pureeing vegetables with strength and efficiency.
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Swann Smart Security Camera review

Swann Smart Security Camera review

Weatherproof and wireless, the Swann Smart Security Camera may lack the customization of competitors, but good looks, decent image quality, and local storage ensure it’s worth your consideration.
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Hoover Rogue 970 review

Hoover Rogue 970 review

The Hoover Rogue 970 is a robot vacuum that requires an app for certain functions and features, so make sure your home Wi-Fi is up to snuff before it cleans your floors.
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Ninja Coffee Brewer CF020 review

Ninja Coffee Brewer CF020 review

This Ninja coffee machine lets you brew up a variety of coffee servings, so you can say goodbye to using pods for a single cup. We just wish it made better coffee.
Notion Sensor Starter Kit

Notion Sensor Starter Kit Review

Notion Sensor Starter Kit Review

Tired of having to buy a bunch of separate devices to monitor your home? Track movement, smoke, and water leaks in your home with the all-in-one Notion Sensor Starter Kit.
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Meater review

Meater review

Is a Bluetooth-enabled wireless meat thermometer really a better choice than a standard off-the-shelf model? We put it to the test to find out
Sleep Number It Bed review

Sleep Number It Bed review

Sleep Number It Bed review

Find out what it’s like to sleep on a smart mattress in our Sleep Number It Bed review.
GE kitchen hub

GE’s Kitchen Hub is a smart home display right where you need it: above the stove

GE’s Kitchen Hub is a smart home display right where you need it: above the stove

GE Appliances wants to put a big screen in your kitchen. The Kitchen Hub is a ventilator above your stove that also works as a smart home hub.
Guardzilla 360 Review

Guardzilla 360 review

Guardzilla 360 review

Guardzilla’s innovative smart home camera breaks new ground, but lacks the quality to beat competing systems. Find out more in our Guardzilla 360 review.
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Aura Starter Kit review

Aura Starter Kit review

Aura’s innovative take on motion detection may be technically impressive, but fails to justify a $200 price tag. Find out in our Aura Starter Kit Review.
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Samsung WV9900 FlexWash washing machine review

Samsung WV9900 FlexWash washing machine review

The Samsung FlexWash washing machine is two in one, giving you the ability to wash two loads at once.. Here's how it did in our review.
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Samsung DV60M9900 FlexDry review

Samsung DV60M9900 FlexDry review

The Samsung FlexDry is two dryers in one, giving you the flexibility to dry delicates on top while your laundry tumbles below. Find out more in our review.
Google Home Max Review

Google Home Max review

Google Home Max review

The Google Home Max with Google Assistant is a massive speaker with a massive price tag. But it also boasts great sound quality.
Bedjet review

Bedjet review

Bedjet review

BedJet is essentially an HVAC system for your bed. It blows either warm or cool air into your sheets – and we tried one out so you don’t have to.
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Wiz Smart Connected Lights review

Wiz Smart Connected Lights review

We turned up and dimmed down the Wiz Smart Connected Lights to see if this upstart brand could outshine the competition. Check out our review to see what happened.
Oral-B Genius 8000 review

Oral-B Genius 8000 Bluetooth Toothbrush review

Oral-B Genius 8000 Bluetooth Toothbrush review

This Oral-B Genius 8000 Bluetooth Toothbrush review looks at what it’s like to brush your teeth while an app tracks your progress.
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Elechomes CHS2001 blender review

Elechomes CHS2001 blender review

The Elechomes CHS2001 blender does a lot more than make a good smoothie: it’s also a juicer, milkshake and mixer. Find out how it handled the tasks in our review.
PicoBrew Pico C Review

PicoBrew Pico C Review

PicoBrew Pico C Review

The PicoBrew Pico C improves on the Pico Pro with a new brew keg that makes the automated homebrew machine a little user friendly, according to our review.
All-Clad Prep & Cook

All-Clad Prep & Cook review

All-Clad Prep & Cook review

Our All-Clad Prep & Cook review answers the question of whether the $1,000 all-in-one appliance is a must-have.