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Ecobee Haven is an intelligent platform that makes it easy to monitor your home

Today ecobee launched Haven, a smart home monitoring platform that draws information from multiple devices to provide a truly streamlined experience.
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Eufy’s budget smart security cameras capture footage at 2K resolution

The Eufy Indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt and the Eufy Smart Lock Touch are two new, affordable,connected home security products that will be releasing in May.
Dyson Humidify+Cool

Dyson Pure humidifier/fan combo can also kill bacteria, measure air quality

The Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool is an air purifier, humidifier, and fan that uses unique technology to kill 99.9% of waterborne bacteria as well.
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Your vacuum might be vomiting dust all over your house

Not all vacuum cleaners are created equal. If the vacuum isn't sealed, it may make the air quality in your home worse. Here's what to look for when buying.
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The Talo smart toothbrush offers to completely clean your teeth in 20 seconds

The Talo smart toothbrush is currently on Kickstarter and claims to clean your teeth in just 20 seconds by using the Bass Technique recommended by the ADA.
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Blink Mini is one of the tiniest security cameras from Amazon

The new Blink Mini smart security camera is only $35 but offers features on par with many higher-priced models.
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Smart lights can elevate your mood while working from home

The lighting in your home (and home office) has a huge impact on your mood. Brighten your spirits by scheduling your smart lights to warm and cool when needed.
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Transform your home office into a space that’d make even a Google employee drool

From a standing desk/PC combo to a top-notch speakerphone and more, you can really spice up the work-from-home routine with a few additions to your office.
Echo Alexa

Avoid saying these words near your smart speaker, if you don’t want it to listen

If you are worried about privacy, beware of using these words around your voice assistants. The device might mistake them for a wake word.
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These smart home devices can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses

Smart home technology can help stop germs in their tracks. These devices can help you keep your home (and other places) cleaner without any additional effort.
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After leaking it accidentally, Ring formally announces its Video Doorbell 3

After Tuesday's leak, Ring has officially announced its new video doorbells -- the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Plus -- along with the new Pre-Roll feature.
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The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro combats porch piracy with smart security

Vivint's new smart Doorbell Camera Pro is packed with security features to detect and deter potential porch pirates and keep your packages safe all year long.
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An FCC filing suggests Lenovo might have a new robot vacuum on the horizon

An FCC filing depicting a Lenovo robotic vacuum suggests the company may have plans to enter the market again. A second entry could corner the budget-friendly market.
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Amazon Echo still king among smart speakers despite declining U.S. market share

The Amazon Echo is still king (or perhaps queen) among smart speakers and will continue to be for several years, according to a report from eMarketer. Google Assistant and Siri, however, are predicted to take a bigger slice of the market for themselves.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro

The Neighbors App by Ring is launching a new category: Neighborly Moments

Ring introduced a new category in its Neighbors App called Neighborly Moments. The category allows users to share footage of their neighbors performing acts of kindness.
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Ding-dong ditch: Arlo is offering $50 trade-in value for video doorbells

Arlo is taking advantage of the controversy surrounding Ring to offer $50 credit towards anyone that trades in a qualifying video doorbell, including Ring devices.
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Now Google Assistant can help you remember where you left your keys and wallet

Google and Tile teamed up to create a new Google Assistant function: the ability to tell you where you left your purse, wallet, laptop, and more.
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MIT researchers create a smart wallpaper that improves devices’ signal strength

Researchers from MIT have designed the RFocus, a smart wallpaper that can boost the signal strength of wireless devices thanks to thousands of tiny antennae built into the wallpaper itself.
Galaxy Home Mini

The Samsung Galaxy Home Mini is finally set to be released

The Samsung Galaxy Home Mini will be available in South Korea on February 12 for roughly $85 USD. Though no release date has been given for a western launch, the appearance of the Bixby-powered smart speaker is a fulfilled promise after multiple delays and missed launches.
The second-generation Ring Video Doorbell installed on a front door.

The Ring Control Center makes it easy to manage privacy and security settings

The new Ring Control Center displays information related to privacy and security settings in a single dashboard and gives users more control over their devices.
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Google Home devices in Preview Program are in danger of being bricked by update

A new update from the Google Preview Program is at risk of bricking some first-generation Google Home devices. Google has made no official statement yet, but many users have begun to disconnect their at-risk devices in an attempt to mitigate the threat to their smart assistants.
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Snag two Google Nest Hubs from Best Buy today for just $100

The Google Nest Hub is one of the most popular smart displays on the market and normally retails for $130 for a single unit. For today only, you can nab two devices for just $100 total from Best Buy. If you're interested, both the charcoal and the chalk color options are available.
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This bed for astronauts helps you sleep more deeply through the science of sound

The Sleep Genius Smart Base was created with NASA research originally intended for astronauts. The Sleep Genius Smart Base includes a Bluetooth speaker that stimulates the part of the brain responsible for sound to create a natural sense of calm for deeper, higher-quality levels of sleep.
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Wayzn sliding glass door opener can let pets out when you’re not home

The Wayzn Sliding Glass Door Opener was a big hit at CES 2020 for its innovative design and function. It can open sliding glass doors from afar or be set up so your pet can open them to go outside. The Wayzn Sliding Glass Door Opener starts at $399 and is available for pre-order now.
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The Amaryllo Athena security camera can spot fires, animals, cars, and people

The Amaryllo Athena is a smart camera with several interesting capabilities unlike anything on the market. It can distinguish between different types of animals, spot fires, cars, and people. It also uses strong encryption to keep your information safe. The Athena will be available in May of 2020.
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The Wazo Home Security System can recognize knives and guns

At CES 2020, Wazo demonstrated a security camera supported by A.I. that can detect weapons in the hands of intruders. The system can differentiate between guns and knives, and can also detect when someone falls and alert you when a familiar (or unfamiliar) face shows up at the door.
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Bisu Body Coach can tell if you’re at risk of a gout attack by analyzing urine

The Bisu Body Coach is a home test kit that analyzes your urine for nutrition, pH levels, uric acid, and many other relevant data points. It can warn you of an impending attack of gout and make suggestions for improving your diet. The Bisu Body Coach should be available in Q4 of 2020.
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SimCam 1S is an indoor security camera with a ‘hacker-proof’ mode

The SimCam 1S is an indoor security camera that uses bank-grade encryption and onboard, local processing to make the footage more resistant to hacking attempts and security breaches. It has built-in A.I. that allows it to use features like object tracking and 360-degree room tracking.
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The KamiBaby baby monitor magnifies your little one’s breathing

Yi Technologies introduced three new products at CES 2020 including the KamiBaby baby monitor, a smart baby monitor that analyzes your child's breathing and sleep patterns to give parents vital information. The company also announced a wireless outdoor security camera and a smart doorbell with facial recognition.
Harmon-Kardon Citation Series

Harman Kardon Citation series speakers have every feature you can think of

Harmon Kardon has added several new entries to its lineup of powerful speakers, including the Harmon Kardon 200, the Oasis, the Citation Multibeam 700, and the Citation Sub S, all available in spring 2020. The Citation series has Google Assistant built-in for smart home control and music streaming.
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Google Assistant is now used by half a billion people around the world

At CES 2020, Google Assistant celebrated a huge milestone: The smart assistant is used by more than 500 million people around the world. Google also announced several new features to make the system even better, including better security features and more natural speech patterns.
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Sunflower Labs’ Bee is a fully autonomous home defense and observation drone

At CES 2020, Sunflower Labs announced the launch of The Bee, a fully autonomous home defense drone. The Bee responds to motion and vibrations in the yard and streams and records any activity. A suite of sensors called Sunflowers monitor the yard and deploy the Bee when anything suspicious is detected.
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LIFX brightens up smart lights with a flurry of announcements at CES 2020

On Tuesday at CES, LIFX announced several new products including a smart switch that can control both smart and dumb lights, an Edison bulb, a TV strip, a warm white candle bulb, and a redesigned app with a new look and feel. More features are on the way later in the year.
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Bic’s A.I.-enabled razor will become a smarter, better shaving device

Bic and Invoxia have partnered up to create a prototype wet razor that uses A.I. to track multiple data points about your shave, including the density of your hair, the water temperature, and your number of strokes. This is part of the Next Bic Thing initiative to create better, more innovative products.