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The best smart home security products at CES 2022

CES 2022 saw many smart home security announcements, including video doorbells from major brands, new all-in-one solutions, and long-awaited compatibility!
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Can we power the smart home with ambient radio waves?

Samsung's new TV remote can harvest radio waves for power. What else can we power around the house by slurping up ambient Wi-Fi power?
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The best pet tech products from CES 2022

Health monitors galore! From advanced monitors to automated litter boxes, CES 2022 brought no shortage of pet innovations. Here are some of our favorites.
Philips Hue sync box.

How to sync smart lights with your TV

Did you know your smart lights can reflect the colors and action of your favorite movies and TV shows? Here's how to set it up.
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The best smart sleep tech at CES 2022

CES 2022 was home to a lot of smart sleep technology that will help you grab a better night's sleep and feel more rested during the day.
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Nest vs. Ecobee: Which is the better smart thermostat?

With so many smart thermostats on the market, it's hard to choose just one. That's why we're comparing two of the best brands: Nest and Ecobee.
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Best air purifiers at CES 2022

Let's take a breath and see what kind of air purifiers made their way to CES 2022. You might be surprised by what they've come up with now.
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Tineco Floor One S5 review: A dual vac and mop with the power to scrub

Sometimes an automated robot vacuum and mop can only get you so far and you need the manual power of an upright. Does Tineco Floor One S5 deliver?
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The best rechargeable batteries: AA, AAA, and 9V

Standard alkaline batteries are on the costly side, sure, but so are shoddy rechargeable batteries. Check out our picks for the best rechargeable batteries.
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Best smart rowing machines

Looking to get fit at home this year? A rowing machine can deliver a full-body workout, but what does a smart rower do, and is it worth it?
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Renpho teams up with MyFitnessPal to make smart tracking that much easier

Renpho and MyFitnessPal announce the integration of services to help people track health and wellness more accessible.
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HomeValet launches the Smart Box, a secure container for all your deliveries

HomeValet announces their Smart Box and paired app. The Smart Box is a secure and smart, outdoor container for your deliveries and groceries.
A person using the NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells.

NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells let you customize your workout with Alexa

Ready to have Alexa adjust your dumbbells? The NordicTrack iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells are the first voice command-powered dumbbells for your at-home gym.
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Instant Pot Pro Plus review: Pressure cooking gets smart

The Instant Pot Pro Plus brings smartphone connectivity back to the king of pressure cookers. Does it do the brand proud?
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Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa

In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
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Upright Go S review: Posture trainer delivers on all its promises

Anyone who works at a desk worries about slouching, but how can you prevent it? Upright Go S aims to nudge you when you lean and gamify great posture.
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CES 2022 felt a bit lacking in the smart home department

Perhaps the biggest smart home trend of CES 2022 is that there wasn't one. Despite a wave of interesting announcements, no pattern stood out.
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How to watch YouTube on a Google Nest Hub Smart Display

Learn how easy it is to watch and control YouTube on your Google Nest Hub smart display.
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What is Matter and how does it fit into the smart home?

Get the low-down on what Matter is and how it will affect the smart home going forward.
Samsung offers bespoke refridgerators, washers and dryers.

Think twice before you buy bespoke appliances (or anything really)

Samsung offers bespoke appliances and we have to wonder if that's the best idea. A lot can happen in 12 years.
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The weirdest tech we spotted at CES 2022

To celebrate all the strange and wonderful things that surface at CES, we've rounded up a modest collection of the weirdest tech we spotted this year
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Checking in with Bluetti at CES 2022: Announcements you don’t want to miss

We had the opportunity to visit Bluetti's booth at CES 2022 and got a quick interview with their team of power experts. You don't want to miss what's in store!
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This massive air fryer oven is $70 off at Best Buy today

Best Buy has reduced the Bella Pro Series 12.6-quart Digital Air Fryer Oven from $150 down to $80, making the $70 savings quite a steal!
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Why Matter is the most important smart home trend from CES 2022

There were a lot of tech trends at CES 2022, but one stands out above the rest: The rapid adoption of Matter among smart home companies.
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Sleep Number’s New 360 Smart Bed monitors and improves sleep health as you age

Sleep Number announces its new 360 Smart Bed that has new hardware and uses A.I. and machine learning to improve your sleep health as you age.
The Bev can make cocktails, but can't save money.

Black & Decker enters the cocktail-machine market with the Bev

The Bev is Black & Decker's entry into the world of cocktail makers. The $300 device can hold up to five bottles of booze.
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Everything LG announced for the smart home at CES 2022

LG's newest appliances announced at CES don't just plan to make our homes smarter, but make life better. Can they do it?
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The best robot vacuums of CES 2022

Several new floor cleaning robots were revealed at CES 2022. Find out what's new on the botvac scene, and what new technology they're armed with.
The Google/Sonos lawsuit just had a major development.

Sonos wins patent lawsuit, Pixel phones and other Google devices face sales ban

A trade court has ruled that Google infringed on Sonos-owned patents. Now, Sonos is seeking a ban on the sale of everything from smart speakers to Pixel phones.
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Forget waiting! Here’s all the CES 2022 tech you can buy right now

As a tip of our hat to the tech companies that give us instant gratification, we've rounded up all the best CES 2022 gear that you can buy right now
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The best smart lights of CES 2022

If you've been wading through all of the CES 2022 news to find the best in lights, take a gander at what we've rounded up.
Govee Hexa cube wall tiles installed above bed.

Govee gets into cubism with new light panels

Govee is expanding its Hexa smart light panels with a new version that makes them look like cubes.
A Roborock Dyad cleans up spilled cereal on a hardwood floor.

Roborock Dyad review: A budget wet-dry vacuum for those who hate dirt

The Roborock Dyad is an affordable wet-dry vacuum that'll clean every nook and cranny in your kitchen. It effectively handles the dirt so you don't have to.
Top Tech of CES 2022

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2022 Awards

The Top Tech of CES 2022 includes eye-popping TVs, record-setting EVs, and even some weird stuff we didn't know we ever needed.