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Beatbot iSkim Ultra in a pool.

This new robot might be the best way to keep your pool clean

The Beatbot iSkim Ultra is built to clear debris from the top of your pool while also clarifiying its water. Preorders are now discounted ahead of its release.
The leaked Nest Learning Thermostat

It looks like big changes are coming to the Nest Learning Thermostat

Leaked images reveal a Google Nest Learning Thermostat with a radical redesign and heaps of cool new features.
Amazon Echo Show 5th Generation on a shelf.

The Echo Dot with Clock has been discontinued

The Echo Dot with Clock is no longer available, with the Echo Spot now serving as Amazon's compact smart speaker with a built-in display.
The Roomba Combo 10 Max lifting its mop.

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max might be the best robot vacuum for carpet

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the first robot vacuum from iRobot with a multifunctional dock that can automatically clean and dry its mop.
The Echo Spot on a nightstand.

Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day

The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock with a small footprint, customizable display, and support for Alexa. It's now available ahead of Prime Day.
The Philips Palm Reader smart lock on a blue door.

The latest Philips smart lock can read your palm to open your front door

The Philips Home Access 5000 Series Palm Recognition Smart Lock can be controlled with nothing more than the palm of your hand.
The Cync HD+ Smart Undercabinet Fixtures installed on a cabinet.

The Cync Smart Undercabinet Fixtures bring heaps of functionality to your kitchen

The Cync Smart Undercabinet Fixtures support millions of colors, offer a slim footprint, and can be either hard-wired or plugged into an outlet.
The Blink Moments section of the Blink app.

Blink Moments pulls clips from multiple cameras into one comprehensive video

The new feature Blink Moments compiles footage from multiple cameras into one comprehensive video that can be easily viewed in the Blink app.
The Arlo Security Tag pressed against the Arlo Video Doorbell.

Arlo’s new Security Tag lets you arm/disarm your security system with just a tap

The Arlo Security Tag lets you arm or disarm your security system by simply tapping your video doorbell or keypad hub.
The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi being installed on a door.

Philips launches its first smart lock with Wi-Fi that can be controlled from anywhere

The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi fits over most existing hardware, is surprisingly affordable, and can be controlled remotely via a mobile app.
Quilt TOTW

Quilt wants to change the way you heat and cool your home

Quilt is a ductless mini-split system that gives you impressive control over your heating and cooling needs, while also helping reduce your energy bills.
The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit being installed.

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit and Blinds Collection join the Matter lineup

The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit now offers Matter support, and the customizable Blinds Collection is also now available to U.S. shoppers.
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus in its dock.

This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price

Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors.
The Yale Keypad Touch installed on wooden siding.

Yale Keypad Touch lets you control the front door with your fingerprints

The Yale Keypad Touch lets you control your front door with your fingerprints. It's compatible with the Approach Lock, as well as several August smart locks.
The Matter logo on a colorful background.

Matter gains support for kitchen appliances, adds new energy-tracking features

The Matter 1.3 update adds support for several kitchen appliances, introduces new energy-tracking features, and improves its entertainment center functionality.
The Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam Starlight on a shelf.

Ring is launching its first integrated pan-tilt security camera later this year

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam gives you 360-degree coverage of your home and carries a price tag of $80. It arrives on May 30, but preorders are now open.
Several Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch models on a yellow background.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch picks up new features with the Z-Wave Smart Module

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch now comes bundled with the Z-Wave Smart Module, allowing you to sync the smart lock with products beyond the Yale catalog.
A SimpliSafe outdoor camera monitoring a stranger.

SimpliSafe is now using AI to prevent burglars from entering your home

SimpliSafe's Live Guard Outdoor Protection is in currently in early access and uses AI and live monitoring on outdoor cameras to stop crimes before they happen.
The Freo X Plus vacuuming pet hair.

The Narwal Freo X Plus is an entry-level robot vacuum loaded with premium features

Despite premium specs like 7,800 Pa of suction, a retractable mop, and a dustbin that holds up to seven weeks of dirt, the Narwal Freo X Plus costs just $400.
Screenshots from Best Buy's new shopping app for the Vision Pro.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset can now be used to shop at Best Buy

A new app from Best Buy lets folks with an Apple Vision Pro shop at its online store. AR features allow customers to see how products would look in the home.
A person using the Dyson AR app.

Dyson’s new AR mobile app shows where you forgot to clean

Dyson CleanTrace is an upcoming feature for the MyDyson mobile app that uses AR to track your vacuum and show you exactly where you've already cleaned.
The Yale Approach installed on a door.

Yale’s newest smart lock is designed for renters

The Yale Approach smart lock is aimed at renters, takes just a few minutes to install, and doesn't require you to replace existing hardware.
Dyson's AR CleanTrace feature.

Dyson’s AR CleanTrace feature ensures a thorough vacuuming session every time

A new augmented reality feature from Dyson is designed to show you where you’ve vacuumed and -- more importantly -- where you haven’t.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential mopping a floor.

iRobot launches affordable robot vacuum and mop combo that costs just $275

The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential isn't as autonomous as its more expensive siblings, but it offers many of the same premium features.
A close-up of the Apple logo on a 2020 M1 Mac Mini, with MacOS Monterey reflecting onto its surface.

Is this really Apple’s next big thing?

The Apple Car is no more, and the company recently released the Vision Pro, its most important product launch in years. So what's next for the tech giant?
Nest Cams on a counter.

Google rolls out new Nest Cam features to Google Home for web

Google Home for web is more functional than ever, thanks to an update that added further support for Nest Cam products. Here's a look at the new features.
An Insignia air fryer.

Have an air fryer? Check if it’s part of this safety recall

Around 287,000 air fryers sold in the U.S. and Canada have been recalled due to overheating issues that could lead to fire, burn, and laceration injuries.
The Blink Mini 2 placed on two books.

The Blink Mini 2 features an updated design, support for outdoor use

The Blink Mini 2 is now available, offering an updated design and support for outdoor use. Here's a closer look at the new security camera from Amazon.
Narwal Freo X Ultra smart robotic vacuum with family
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Narwal’s Freo X Ultra honors reliable, maintenance-free cleaning for 7 weeks

Narwal's latest innovation the Freo X Ultra offers up to 7 weeks of maintenance-free cleaning with some incredible features. It's a smart vacuum for the ages.
A Wyze smart camera.

Wyze camera breach allows strangers to peer into others’ homes

Wyze insists security is a top priority for the company after it emerged that thousands of customers saw imagery from smart cameras that didn't belong to them.
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro installed near a door.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers premium features without the need for cumbersome wires

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers HD+ video, noise-canceling audio, and support for Bird's Eye View without the need for a wired connection.
The Skylight Cal Max installed on a wall.

The Skylight Cal Max is a 27-inch smart calendar that might replace your smart display

Featuring a massive 27-inch touchscreen and a streamlined interface, the Skylight Cal Max is a smart display alternative that's launching this spring.
The Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 on a wall.

Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 adds tons of new features at a lower price tag

The Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 features 2K video capture, 2,800 lumen lights, 160-degree viewing angle, and a built-in microSD slot for less than $90.
An Amazon smart display on a kitchen counter.

Amazon might launch a paid version of Alexa later this year

Amazon is reportedly working on a new version of Alexa, called Alexa Plus, that will feature generative AI and carry a monthly fee. Here's what we know so far.