The vision of smart home is unrealistic unless it becomes more wire-free
Cables are annoying, but as the smart home continues to grow, it's only going to get worse and paints an unrealistic vision of what the smart home should look.
Sony A7S III hands-on: Confessions of a devout Panasonic user
Switching to a new system is extremely tough. With Micro Four Thirds holding on by a thread, full-frame cameras like the Sony A7S III can't be ignored.
A tap of your finger or NFC card conveniently unlocks the Level Touch smart lock
The Level Touch takes the same fundamental design as the company's previous smart lock, but conveniently unlocks with NFC key cards or a tap of your finger.
Upgrade to a smart home for under $100 with these 3 essentials
If you don't have a smart home yet, now's the time because it doesn't cost a lot. We'll guide you on how to build an essential smart home for less than $100.
In a power outage, I’d take this Xiaomi fan over a phone. Yes, really
Move over smartphone, battery banks, and other gadgets, the Xiaomi SmartMi 2S is more of a godsend than all of them, especially when you're without electricity.
Want Alexa to start recording a TikTok clip? She’ll soon be able to do it
Amazon highlighted some new Alexa skills during its virtual developers conference that allow the smart assistant to do even more through natural conversation.
What is this? Say hello to the new Google Nest speaker
Google didn't waste any time sharing a photo and short video showing off its upcoming Google Nest speaker. It comes after images were seen in a recent filing.
Images of Google Home successor don’t show a convincing reason to upgrade
Images of what's potentially the Google Home speaker surfaced in a filing, indicating a stark design change. More importantly is that expectations are high.
The future of smart home lighting is big on sensors, slim on apps
The smart light bulb made it easier for us to control them, but they've been slow with innovations of late. The future does hold some promising possibilities.
Google gifts free Nest Hub to some Nest Aware subscribers
Are you a subscriber to Google's Nest Aware service? If so, you want to check your email because the company is giving aware free Nest Hubs to its subscribers.
Should you be worried about cameras in robot vacuums?
Robot vacuums can now map your rooms, and some even have cameras. Is this a privacy problem? We break down what to look for and the safeguards robot vacs take.
Logitech Circle View snips Android support to focus on HomeKit and privacy
Logitech is ditching Android with its latest smart security camera, the Circle View. It offers exclusive support to Apple's HomeKit smart home ecosystem.
Without a firewall, the door to your smart home is left wide open
Your smart home could be hacked, but you wouldn't even know it. Protect your all your devices against them with a hardware firewall.
DJi’s Mavic Air 2 packs 4K 60FPS video and obstacle avoidance for $800
Without skipping a beat, consumer drone maker DJI adds marked improvements to its latest drone, the Mavic Air 2, setting new benchmarks for the consumer series.
Roborock’s new robot vacuum packs a pair of cameras to avoid obstacles
Robot vacuum maker Roborock debuts its new S6 MaxV vacuum with a Qualcomm processor on board and stereo cameras for optimal obstacle avoidance while cleaning.
Want a remote-controlled toilet? Here’s why you should buy a bidet
I don’t think I’ve ever giggled this much in my life. I was feeling a mix of emotions checking out a new bidet -- not just any ordinary one, but a smart bidet!
Your home gym could threaten your life, but you can fix it
Many of us have been forced to exercise from home. However, you may be doing more harm to your health than good. Indoor air quality sensors can be crucial.
In the time of the coronavirus, a home gym offers the safest workout
Gyms are prime candidates for strict closures. Considering how people use machines, showers, and other public spaces, it's worth looking into a home gym.
Ring’s new Indoor Cam Cover doesn’t fix the real problem
Hackers won't be able to see into homes with this new add-on, but it's not the perfect solution to address all of the problems around privacy and security.
Hasbro’s animatronic Baby Yoda is every ounce as cute as I hoped
Hasbro's The Child Animatronic Toy will let you bring The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda home, complete with the adorable animations and noises you love. Sign us up.
This creepy Arnold Schwarzenegger robot wants to be your companion
If you thought Arnold Schwarzenegger's acting was terrifying, just wait until you get a load of Promobot's humanoid robot that bears the actor's likeness.
Amazon Echo Show 8 review: Third time’s the charm
Sitting in between Amazon's two smart displays, the Echo Show 8 is looking to achieve that perfect balance of features, performance, and price.
Google’s plan for the helpful home all goes back to privacy
The smart home landscape continues to evolve, and one of its biggest proponents is Google. We sat down with Google's Michele Turner, who talks about the company's vision for the smart home, what it's doing to get there, and what we can expect surrounding the helpful home.
The new RAZR is cool, but we can’t forget about Motorola’s biggest design flops
While there’s already an overwhelming rush of optimism for the new Razr, not all of Motorola's ambitious efforts yielded success for the company in the past. While Moto's shown us again that it dares to innovate with bold designs, being first isn't always best, and experiments sometimes fail.
Amazon teases its Echo Studio ahead of release at a swanky space in NYC
The Amazon Echo Studio is being previewed ahead of its official release in the Big Apple. New Yorkers can experience the incredible audio fidelity of the speaker before everyone else at the Echo Studio installation at Dolby SoHo, located on 477 Broadway.
DJI Mavic Mini: A tiny drone anyone can fly
The DJI Mavic Mini is not only the most affordable, entry-level option in the company's lineup, but it's the first true consumer friendly option for the masses.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now
The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock shares many outstanding features with past iterations, but now it gains the convenience of displaying the actual time.
Virgin Galactic’s spacesuits give you that gym-ready look for spaceflights
Virgin Galactic's spacesuits were designed by Under Armour, and they clearly have a sporty look and feel to them. These sporty spacesuits are meant to be worn by ticket holders for upcoming Virgin Galactic flights. They don't look like your typical astronaut gear -- and that's not a bad thing.
DJI Mavic 3 Review: A return to flagship territory
It's a long time coming, but the DJI Mavic 3 takes to the skies with a Hasselblad dual-camera system, 5.1K video, and so much more. The king has returned!
Logitech Circle View review: All about privacy
It's perfectly clear that the Logitech Circle View was built from the ground up to respect your privacy in the home. Never worry about someone snooping on you.