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Are you a renter? Try these smart home devices

Are you currently renting your home? A connected home isn't a luxury only homeowners can enjoy -- there are plenty of products out there that are perfect for renters looking to upgrade their living space into a smart home.
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Wyze’s new smart home security camera, the Wyze Cam v2, gains Alexa functionality

The Wyze Cam 2, the affordable smart home security camera from Wyze Labs, will be getting a firmware upgrade in March that will add Alexa functionality.

Amazon is reportedly designing its own A.I. chips to make Alexa respond faster

Amazon is designing its own artificial intelligence chips that would add speech recognition directly to Alexa-powered devices and allow the voice assistant to respond more quickly.
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These are the best accessories to go with your Keurig

Trying to keep your kitchen from becoming a cluttered mess of Keurig pods? Try out some accessories to help keep your space spick and span.

Bite into National Pizza Day with these gadgets for making easy at-home pies

Baking a pizza at home can be tough. Here's a list of gadgets that are absolutely necessary -- and a few that are not -- when making pizza at home.
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Amazon is offering tours of its fulfillment centers in 7 U.S. cities

If you've ever used Amazon Prime's free two-day shipping and wondered just how the company is able to ship an item to you so quickly, now you can find out.
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You can build your own smart home hub with Mozilla’s Project Things

Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, has come up with a platform called Project Things that claims to let you control all those smart home devices from the web.
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Hoping to spur innovation, Nest joins forces with Google’s hardware team

The Mountain View, California-based Alphabet recently announced that Nest will be joining Google's hardware team.
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What is Google Express? Everything you need to know

Never tried Google Express before, but curious to know more? We've broken down everything you need to know about the delivery service.
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Volo is a cordless high-powered dryer that can help keep your hair healthy

A hairdryer is a pretty essential grooming appliance in many people's bathrooms, but all that heat can wreak havoc on otherwise healthy hair, drying it out and leaving it coarse. VOLO Beauty might have a solution.
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Char-Broil fires up a new modular outdoor grill kitchen lineup

The Modular Outdoor Kitchen is available only at Lowe's and includes gas grills, a stove top, gas griddle, entertainment module, granite bar top, refrigerator, and corner module. 
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Tired of broken eggs? Google might have a solution with a new patent design

According to recently released patent filings, Google seems to want to solve the problem of broken eggs once and for all.
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These are the best smoke detectors of 2018

Whatever your need, there's a smoke detector out there that will fit your home. We've done the research and rounded up the best smoke detectors on the market - all you'll need are batteries.
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These best coffee gadgets can make your morning cup of joe even better

If you're like most, your day doesn't feel right until you've had that cup o'joe. So why not brew your own, using the latest tech in coffee? Here are the best coffee gadgets on the market.
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Home improvement made easy: Five ways to find a wall stud

If you're looking to mount objects on your walls, you'll need to rely on framing studs. Here's our easy guide to finding the studs in your home.
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Night Owl Security Products’ new system lets you monitor your home from anywhere

Night Owl Security Products is presenting its latest products, including a new security system and wireless gateway, at CES 2018.
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IOTAS integrates its smart apartment tech with Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest

IOTAS, an innovator in premier smart apartment technology, announced it is integrating with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Nest.
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Wiz Connected Light wants its smart bulbs to adapt to your lifestyle

Wiz Connected Light has announced a new scheduled presets function on its smart lights to help make your home lighting even more customized.
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Lynky Go Button, Go Sensor aim to make its smart home hub even more intelligent

The Lynky Go Button and Go Sensor are products designed to offer even more flexibility and customizability to users of the Lynky system. 
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Unlock Kwikset’s Kevo Contemporary smart lock with the touch of a finger

Kevo Contemporary is a new Kwikset smart lock that features Touch-To-Open technology, electronic key management, and lock notifications.
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Somfy enters U.S. market with new outdoor security camera at CES 2018

Somfy Systems makes its U.S. debut into smart home security with the Somfy Outdoor Camera. It was awarded the CES Innovation Award 2018. 
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Make cocktails like a pro with some of our favorite bar gadgets

Whether your guests like cocktails, margaritas, jello shots, or plain old beer, use these bar gadgets to impress your guests.
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Smart home holiday gift guide: There’s still time to buy these for under $150

As you scramble to do last-minute shopping this holiday season, check out our smart home holiday gift guide for deals under $150.
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Here are our picks for the best high-tech furniture for your home

From nightstands that charge your phone to chairs that adjust to your posture, the best high-tech furniture will make life easier.
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Hate mopping? The Everybot RS500 will save your back and make floors sparkle

Meet Everybot RS500, the robot mop cleaner that was crowdfunded on Indiegogo. You'll come home to clean floors without breaking a sweat.
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Want to reduce your electric bill? Here’s how to go solar-powered in your home

Solar panels reduce your energy bill, earn you tax credits, and help the Earth. Here's a guide on how to go solar-powered in your home. 
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Deako is a smart lighting system that doesn’t require smart bulbs

Many smart lighting systems require smart bulbs to function right, but Deako doesn't. Plus, you can control it with your voice or the app.
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The 2Breathe wearable sleep inducer wants to cure your insomnia

2Breathe from Resperate is a smart wearable sleep inducer that helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. 
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Home8 simplifies home security with its do-it-yourself starter kits

The Home8 DIY security starter kits give users focused functionality while eliminating the need to purchase expensive add-ons. 
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Flow tracks pollutant levels in the air to help you breathe easier

Flow is a smart air quality tracker that keeps tabs on some of the pollutants that are the most harmful to human health.
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Move over, Amazon Key — BoxLock Home protects the packages left at your door

Are you worried about "porch pirates"? BoxLock Home could come in handy. It's the first smart security padlock for residential customers.
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With this refrigerated drawer next to your couch, you’ll never have to get up

Want to keep beer, coffee, salsa, cosmetics, skincare products, or medications cold? Install this refrigerated drawer anywhere in your home.
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Zap wrinkles out of your clothes fast with the five best garment steamers

When you get in a fashion pickle, a garment steamer can be a life-saver. We've rounded up the best garment steamers for zapping wrinkles.
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Give your washroom an upgrade with the latest bathroom tech

Cold toilet seats and bland shower walls are so last century. We've rounded up some of the latest bathroom tech that will offer a big upgrade.