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Haier is putting AI to work on the chores you barely think about
Haier Thinks Your Home Should Understand You, Not Just Obey You
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The IFA 2026 Publisher Award Winners Bring Fresh Ideas to Everyday Tech
The most interesting technology does not always reinvent everyday life, and IFA brings no shortage of futuristic ideas. Take a look at the Publisher Award winners finding smarter ways to move everyday tech forward.
Apple could soon offer home security and monitoring service as it plans security camera foray
Apple is reportedly developing a home security and monitoring service to accompany its planned security camera, putting it in competition with Ring and Google.
Govee’s new AI lighting lineup lets you build custom scenes with simple prompts
Govee has unveiled three new AI-enabled smart lighting products at IFA 2026, bringing automated light adjustments and customs scenes to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ugreen’s HomeAgent wants to make your smart home smarter without the cloud
Ugreen debuts its first AIoT lineup with HomeAgent, a local smart home hub that skips the cloud, plus a beefier MasterAgent MA100 for bigger AI jobs.
Anker’s new fabric printer will let you print custom shirts, totes, and hats at home
Anker previewed its first personal fabric printer at IFA 2026, combining DTG and DTF printing for custom shirts, totes, and hats at home. It's perfect for small sellers, offering professional garment printing.
Anker’s new MindBase wants to be the brain of your entire home security system
Anker's MindBase is a new AI-powered security hub that brings eufy cameras, sensors, and smart home devices together with local storage and no monthly fee.
Dreame’s new robot mower tackles the one job robotic mowers still can’t handle
Dreame unveiled the A4 AWD Pro Series at IFA 2026, a robot lawn mower built to tackle the one job other bots always skip: trimming right up to the edge.
I found 5 cleaning deals worth sweeping up this Labor Day
These five Labor Day cleaning deals include robot vacuums, cordless cleaners, and a handheld from Roborock, Dyson, Yeedi, and Shark.
Anker’s new sleep speakers want to fix your nights without you wearing a thing
Anker Soundcore's new SleepLab and SleepLab Pro speakers use radar, sound, and light to help you sleep better while tracking your sleep at the same time.
I found 6 Labor Day kitchen deals that really cook
These six Labor Day kitchen appliance deals from Amazon and Best Buy include discounts on Ninja, Instant Pot, Cuisinart, and more.
Best Buy has serious Labor Day discounts on these 6 appliances
Best Buy's Labor Day appliance sale has big discounts on refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Here are six deals worth considering.
Roomba’s latest robot vacuums want to do almost everything for you
Roomba’s newest robot vacuums bring serious suction, smarter mopping, and docks that handle much of the dirty work for you.
Shelly’s first security camera avoids one annoying smart home trend
Shelly’s first security camera keeps the monthly fees optional, and that alone could make it worth a look.
Labor Day: Smarter Life Starts with the Right Tech Gift
This Labor Day, give someone a smarter way to enjoy everyday life. From portable entertainment to home security, these tech gifts combine practical features with a little fun.
These 6 Labor Day smart home deals solve real problems
These six Labor Day smart home deals from Amazon and Best Buy include savings on Ring, Nest, eufy, Arlo, and Amazon Echo devices.
Google just raised the price of Nest cameras and doorbells across the board
Google raised prices on nearly its entire Nest camera and doorbell lineup, with most devices costing $20 to $30 more starting immediately.
Roborock’s new robot vacuum can remove its own mops before cleaning carpets
Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum can leave its wet mop pads at the dock before moving onto carpet, while its dock handles much of the maintenance afterward.
HIZERO thinks your vacuum cleaner may be doing too much
HIZERO's No Suction Technology rethinks hard-surface cleaning with a bionic polymer roller designed to handle wet and dry debris without conventional suction.
Ring’s new encryption hopes to solve surveillance fears without killing any smart features
Ring's new TAKE encryption becomes the default on all cameras starting in September, limiting what Ring itself and law enforcement can access from your footage.
Google Home finally fixes its clunky voice commands, but most users can’t get them yet
Google's August 20 Google Home update adds kelvin-precise light commands, better Spotify recognition, and two-step broadcasts, but there’s a catch.
X-Sense SC07 and SCO7W Review: Reliable, affordable, and peace of mind
The The X-Sense SC07 combo smoke and CO detector serves easy installation perk, reliable sensing, and real-time carbon monoxide readings without any subscription hassles or breaking your bank.
Amazon is adding Alexa Plus to Fire TV devices without charging extra
Amazon is upgrading eligible Fire TV devices with Alexa Plus at no extra cost, and you do not need a Prime membership to get it.
Cosori Iconic review: The best-looking air fryer your countertop deserves
Armed with a sleek metallic finish, the Cosori Iconic delivers a top-tier cooking experience and intuitive app controls. It's not cheap, but it's but it delivers plenty.
Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods
Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand beyond the HomePod mini and Apple TV, according to a 9To5Mac report. The roadmap includes refreshed versions of both existing products, a new smart-home hub with a display, a larger HomePod […]
Lutron just made it easier to control your smart home without touching your phone
Lutron added Sonos Voice Control support to its Caséta smart home lineup, letting owners control lights, shades, and music hands-free by saying "Hey Sonos."
The best smart home gym equipment
Looking for the best smart home gym equipment? We tested the top connected fitness products, including smart bikes, treadmills, rowers, and AI-powered strength trainers.
