Ed OswaldFreelance contributor, TechHive
Ed is a technology journalist, music nut, and gadget geek who hails from the somewhat small town of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Ambient Weather WS-5000 weather station review: High-end features for less
The WS-5000 has its quirks, but it supports lots of optional sensors and it sports best-in-class smart home capabilities.
Best home weather station: Which one should be your personal meteorologist?
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist.
Evoca promises cord-cutters an alternative to dependence on the internet
The company’s service is based on ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, aka Next Gen TV.
The SAAM smoke detector serves as an air quality monitor when it's not warning you of fire danger
The manufacturer says its smart home device can detect a fire in seconds, and that machine learning will make it smarter over time.
Moen completes its whole-home water security portfolio with the Flo by Moen Smart Sump Pump Monitor
The company now offers a complete collection of smart products designed to prevent costly water damage.
Ampere’s Shower Power is a Bluetooth speaker that operates on water power
A backup battery keeps the tunes going while you dry your hair and get dressed.
Lockly has new smart locks for swingers and sliders (doors, that is)
The Lockly Guard and Lockly Duo open with either fingerprint recognition or a PIN.
The Nobi smart lamp can detect when a person falls in their home and will call for assistance
This smart home gadget is aimed at baby boomers aging in place and the people remotely monitoring their safety.
The Arris Surfboard Max is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router
The new entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router was announced at CES 2021.
Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door
The Hampton-owned brand is also showing a smaller version of its original biometric padlock.
The Moorebot Scout is an AI-powered robot camera that can autonomously patrol your home
It’s like a cross between a miniature robot vacuum and a wireless security camera.
Roborock’s S7 robot vacuum aims to be the only cleaning robot you’ll need
This hybrid cleaner will scrub your hard-surface floors after it vacuums them.
Chamberlain’s myQ Pet Portal is an automated doggie door and a lot more
To be more accurate, it’s an entire exterior door with motorized doors integrated into its lower panel.
Toto’s new smart toilets are less likely to invoke sticker shock
The Japanese manufacturer has been (ahem) a fixture at CES, displaying ultra-high-end bathroom products. This year, its tech trickles down to more affordable models.
Konka expands from budget-priced smart TVs to basic smart home products
The new line will include a video doorbell, a home security camera, and smart lighting devices.
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