Is it worth it to buy a self-emptying robot vacuum now?
Is it worth it to buy a self-emptying robot vacuum now?
Shopping for a robot vacuum and wondering if a self-emptying robot is worth it? Here's what to consider.
Apple HomeKit has both the best and worst installation setups. Here’s why.
Apple HomeKit has both the best and worst installation setups. Here’s why.
Apple's HomeKit simultaneously has one of the best and one of the worst installation processes, but it also shows the promise of what smart home could be.
Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music
Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music
Philips Hue has partnered with Spotify for a more streamlined, immersive music and light experience.
In defense of the Samsung TV kill switch
In defense of the Samsung TV kill switch
When TVs are stolen, connected cars run amok, and the robot revolution threatens humanity, you'll wish we had a way to simply turn things off.
The best Apple HomeKit video doorbells for 2022
The best Apple HomeKit video doorbells for 2022
Video doorbells keep your home safe from burglars and package thieves. Boost security and add convenience with these HomeKit-enabled models.
How to use smart lights to up your photography skills
How to use smart lights to up your photography skills
Whether you're a tried and true photographer or an aspiring camera operator, you can use smart lights to add flair to any shoot. Here are a few suggestions.
Twinkly Line review: Dazzling light show, short on length
Twinkly Line review: Dazzling light show, short on length
The Twinkly Line not only changes colors but there are special effects to choose from to make this LED light strip dazzling to the eyes.
Twinky Flex review: The neon wall light that bends all the rules
Twinky Flex review: The neon wall light that bends all the rules
The Twinkly Flex is a year-round smart wall light that dazzles with unique designs and bright colors. You'll be mesmerized by the hypnotic light effects.
6 annoying things that smart speakers do and how to fix them
6 annoying things that smart speakers do and how to fix them
Smart speakers can do everything from music streaming to remotely locking doors, but that doesn't make them perfect. Here are six annoying glitches we've found.
Outdoor smart lights are best for expressing your patriotism this 4th of July
Outdoor smart lights are best for expressing your patriotism this 4th of July
Looking for a way to avoid a major fireworks purchase this year? Outdoor smart lighting is a great way to replace that pyro in the sky. Read on to see how.
How a smart thermostat can protect your home from brownouts
How a smart thermostat can protect your home from brownouts
Notice your lights are dimmer in a heatwave? It may be a brownout. Fortunately, a smart thermostat can help you keep your home's voltage strong and consistent.
4 reasons to look forward to Apple HomeKit and Matter collaboration
4 reasons to look forward to Apple HomeKit and Matter collaboration
Matter represents a major joining of hands across the smart-home landscape, but what does that mean for the future of Apple HomeKit? Here's what we think.
The best robot vacuums under $200
The best robot vacuums under $200
When purchasing a robot vacuum, one of the biggest deterrents is too high a price. We’ve listed our picks for the best robot vacuums you can buy for under $200.
Siri’s coming to third-party devices with latest HomeKit update
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.
Philips Hue smart light app revamped, adds geofencing capabilities
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.
Enormous sky survey creates the most accurate map yet of universe’s dark matter
Enormous sky survey creates the most accurate map yet of universe’s dark matter
A project called the Dark Energy Survey has observed more than 226 million galaxies to help unravel the mystery of dark matter.
Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol
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.
Hubble captures giant galaxy cluster that could help us understand dark matter
Hubble captures giant galaxy cluster that could help us understand dark matter
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the enormous galaxy cluster Abell 3827, site of a famous debate over the nature of dark matter.
What is ambient computing?
What is ambient computing?
Ambient computing refers to the smart devices all around us, and how they can make life easier without human intervention. Here's what everyone should know.
Here are 5 intelligent uses for smart plugs
Here are 5 intelligent uses for smart plugs
Smart plugs can make any plug-in device controllable with an app or voice commands. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate smart plugs into your life.
The best smart light bulbs
The best smart light bulbs
Looking to light up your home with the brightest smart bulbs of the bunch? Here's a collection of our favorite smart bulbs for 2021, with options for everyone.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired vs. Nest Hello: Which is better?
Ring Video Doorbell Wired vs. Nest Hello: Which is better?
Shopping for a video doorbell? Ring Video Doorbell Wired and Nest Hello are two of the most popular wired options. Here's how they stack up.
How to turn your old phone into a security camera
How to turn your old phone into a security camera
Have an old phone and don’t know what to do with it? We've rounded up the top apps that allow you to turn your unused smartphone into a home security device.
Eve Weather is a HomeKit weather station that tracks your home’s microclimate
Eve Weather is a HomeKit weather station that tracks your home’s microclimate
The smart Eve Weather provides more accurate readings of temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure.
Could supermassive black holes be formed from dark matter?
Could supermassive black holes be formed from dark matter?
How did supermassive black holes form in the early universe? Dark matter could hold the key.
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices.
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
How do you improve on the capabilities of regular backpacks? Researchers in China have found two key ways.
Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring
Security camera maker Kami dives into 24/7 home security monitoring
Kami and Cove have partnered to offer users a brand-new option for DIY home security and professional monitoring.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
No need to estimate: Nanit’s smart sheet precisely measures your baby’s height
The Nanit Smart Sheet and Nanit Pro camera provide parents with information on their child's height and growth that you can provide to the pediatrician.
MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G
MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G
MediaTek has announced the M80 modem, its first to integrate both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G technologies, ready for use in smartphones later this year.
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
How do you make a prosthesis feel more comfortable for the people who need to use them day in, day out? This tech could help.
This wild new gaming headset scans your brainwaves to find your weaknesses
This wild new gaming headset scans your brainwaves to find your weaknesses
Competitive gaming can be pretty darn competitive. Could a brain-training wearable help players up their game?
Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet
Most promising blood pressure monitoring tech in years isn’t out in the U.S. yet
Heart disease is the silent killer, but the Aktiia Blood Pressure Monitor gives you a tool in the fight that helps you track your blood pressure at all times.