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Tineco Floor One S7 Pro review: This mopping vacuum is tops
This cordless wet-dry cleaner is so good, you might actually start looking forward to mopping jobs.
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How we test home security cameras at TechHive
We evaluate cameras top to bottom in real-world settings to guide you to the best choice for your needs.
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SmartThings and Airzone transform A/C units into smart appliances
Airzone Control’s Aidoo line of HVAC controllers bring the leading brands of inverter air conditioners—including mini splits—into the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
No, streaming isn't cable TV all over again
Why the future of TV won't be like cable.
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Netflix with ads: What you need to know
The ad-supported version of Netflix has changed substantially since launch, rolling out better video quality, offline downloads, and even free episodes after a binge-watching session.
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How to turn your apartment into a smart home
Being a renter doesn't mean you can't enjoy high-tech comfort and convenience of a smart home. Our guide shows you how without upsetting your landlord.
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Best smart lighting 2024: Reviews & buying advice
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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LIFX SuperColor Ceiling review: Smart lighting, overhead
This permanent smart lighting fixture’s best feature is how easily it can be installed.
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Here’s what’s the Matter with your glitchy Philips Hue bulbs
Do your Philips Hue bulbs keep jumping to 100-percent brightness for no apparent reason? Here's the reason—and yes, the new Matter standard is involved.
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Kidde Detect 10 Year Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm review
It lacks smart home connectivity, but this smoke and CO detector offers every other safety feature you could ask for, and it interconnects to other detectors.
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Blast from the past: Amazon revives Echo Spot alarm clock
Nearly five years after killing off its Alexa-powered smart alarm clock, Amazon has brought the Echo Spot back from the dead.
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Silence, please! How to turn off auto-playing Netflix previews
Annoyed by the auto-playing previews while browsing Netflix for something to stream? Here's how to turn them off.
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Is your Roku player talking to you? Here’s how to shush it
There’s an easy remedy for a suddenly chatty Roku player or TV.
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Moprobo OneGo Turbo review: Pizza, anyone?
This unconventional vacuum-free floor cleaner can scoop up dust, leaves. scraps of paper, and even entire slices of pizza.
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Best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, odor free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
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Baseus N1 review: This security camera could be smarter
This new outdoor security camera is a solid start, but limited motion detection and some image blurring keep it from being all it can be.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why a Spotify for TV probably won't happen
A closer look at the idea of one streaming TV package with everything, and why it won't work.
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Amazon pulls the plug on Alexa-powered Astro for Business bot
Announced just seven months ago, Astro for Business was positioned as a watch dog for commercial venues, but it’s now been kicked to the curb.
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Want ad-free Netflix? The starting price costs more now
Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan is about to go away after a lengthy phase-out. Here's how much Netflix without ads will cost now that Basic is going away.
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