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Is your Amazon Echo, Alexa, or Ring down today? You aren’t alone

Outages at Amazon Web Services have caused malfunctions for Amazon, Ring, Disney Plus, and other platforms.
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Alexa can now tell you if you left the water on or the fridge door open

Alexa can now listen for the sound of running water or for beeping appliances, adding even more utility to the smart assistant.
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This South Korean smart home hack is one more reason you should secure your home

The capture and sale of hundreds of photos and recordings in South Korea points at exactly why you need to secure your smart home devices.
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How to make any TV “smart” for $20 on Cyber Monday 2021

You can make any TV "smart" with the Amazon Fire TV Stick, only $20 for this incredible Cyber Monday deal.
The Ryse SmartShades fit to existing blinds to make them smart.

The Ryse Smartshades are HomeKit-compatible conversion kits for your blinds

Ryse SmartShades offer a more affordable solution for retrofitting your existing blinds with smart functionality.
Nest Protect

Why you need a smart carbon monoxide detector over a traditional one

A smart carbon monoxide detector offers numerous advantages over traditional ones, but their main strength is increased awareness.
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Save $100 on the gaming Netgear Nighthawk router for Cyber Monday

This Netgear Nighthawk Router Cyber Monday deal is one of the best deals we've seen yet, offering $100 off the standard price of the router.
Ninja Foodi Digital Fry Convection oven, Toaster, Air fryer

Which air fryer should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

The Ninja Foodie Air Fry Oven is the best option for a compact, efficient air fryer and it's the one to buy on Black Friday 2021.
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Which security camera should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

The Arlo Pro 4 is the best pick for a home security camera this Black Friday. It's both an indoor and outdoor camera and features 2K resolution.
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Tech, tricks, and techniques to help you cook a perfect holiday meal

Cooking a holiday dinner takes a lot of prep work, but smart kitchen gadgets can help you streamline the process and spend more time with family.
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The 4 best smart home gym setups for small spaces

You don't need a large amount of space to workout. A small home gym is possible with the right smart gym equipment.
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Need to weigh yourself? ‘Empathic technology’ may soon let you do it on a rug

NewTerritory proposes a set of design concepts called Empathic Technology to make smart home tech a literal part of the home.
The SwannBuddy video doorbell can be hardwired or battery powered.

SwannBuddy Video Doorbell Review: Great features, but with room for improvement

The SwannBuddy Video Doorbell is a powerful home security device marred by minor annoyances and inconveniences.
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Best gifts, gizmos, and tech tools for kitchen nerds

Smart devices and appliances can streamline the cooking process and help even total beginners create a delicious meal.
Insignia - 3.4qt Digital Air Fryer on sale at Best Buy

Should you buy an Air Fryer on Black Friday 2021?

Air fryers reduce the amount of oil you need without reducing the flavor. Black Friday is the best time to snatch one of these appliances up.

Should you buy a security camera on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is the best time to buy a security camera, but don't wait for a better deal. This year, the sales start early -- and so should your shopping.
Boxx Home Gym used in the living room with TV.

Boxx brings body-sized punching bag workouts to the living room

Boxx is an at-home punching bag and glove combination that tracks the speed, count, and direction of your punches.
Wyze Cam Floodlight on the corner of a brick house.

Wyze Cam Floodlight uses two cameras for double the coverage

The Wyze Cam Floodlight produces 2,600 lumens to illuminate your yard and startle away any uninvited guests.
Govee Neon Rope Light

Govee Neon Rope Light review: Colorful spaghetti noodles for your wall

The Govee Neon Rope Light is a flexible, colorful light strip that can be used to spell out letters or create light-up patterns on your wall.
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DJI Mavic 3 roars to the scene with dual-cam Hasselblad camera

The new DJI Mavic 3 drone once again raises the standard for both consumer and professional drones with improvements across the board.
Liteboxer Wall Mount home gym on wall.

Perfect your boxing in smaller spaces with Liteboxer’s new wall-mounted unit

The new Liteboxer Wall Mount is for people who want to work out and hone their boxing skills, but don't have the floor space for a traditional floor-based unit.
Arlo Go 2

Arlo Go 2 is an LTE-enabled security camera that goes anywhere, works anywhere

The Arlo Go 2 works on a 4G LTE connection without the need for Wi-Fi, making it ideal for areas like vacation homes.
SwannBuddy Video Doorbell

Swann dives into home security with new video doorbell and window sensor

Swann dives into the smart home security space with a new video doorbell and an array of smart home sensors.
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor

Amazon’s air quality sensor can tell you when indoor air is dirty

Amazon's Smart Air Quality Monitor will alert you when your indoor air quality reaches dangerous levels by monitoring CO, dust, and more.
Tempo Move comes in an attractive storage unit

Tempo Move is a more affordable home gym powered by Apple’s iPhone

Tempo Move brings gym-quality workouts and classes to your home without the crazy price tag of other at-home gyms.
Mirror Weights

Mirror’s stylish smart dumbbells and ankle weights track your form

Mirror is releasing a set of smart weights that track your form and suggest improvements while noting your progress down in its new Universal Health Score.
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The best Alexa-compatible coffee makers

You can ask Alexa to brew your coffee with one of these compatible smart coffee makers from brands like Hamilton Beach and Keurig.
Lockly Flex Touch

Lockly Flex Touch ditches the bulk in favor of a slimmer fingerprint smart lock

The Lockly Flex Touch stores up to 99 fingerprints on a single lock, while its 3D biometric reader only picks up actual fingerprints.
Wyze Bulb White

Wyze Bulb White changes color temperature at all times to match the sun

The new Wyze Bulb White comes with a Sun Match feature, which syncs its brightness and color to the position of the sun.
LG CordZero Stick Vacuum

LG CordZero with All-In-One Tower review: It really sucks

The LG CordZero Vacuum with All-in-One Tower sucks the competition right off the floor with its self-emptying base and impressive cleaning ability.
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Samsung SmartThings is the latest ecosystem to join the Matter protocol

Samsung's SmartThings platform is the latest to join the Matter protocol. This addition means Matter will work with Samsung devices starting in 2022.
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Wyze Lamp Socket turns any dumb light bulb into a smart one

It's Wyze Week, and that means new products and great deals. The Wyze Solar Panel and Wyze Lamp Socket are the latest products to join the lineup.
Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen 2021) on table.

Getting my smart home devices to switch Wi-Fi networks is annoying

If I swap my Wi-Fi network, I don't want to individually reconnect all of the smart devices in my home.
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Alexa is coming to retirement homes and hospitals to keep families in touch

Alexa Smart Properties is working with several senior living and hospital facilities to provide better levels of care and independence to patients.