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The best smart sprinkler controllers of 2023
Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch.
Bowers & Wilkins announces Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact review: Cheap and effective
The only big surprise you’ll encounter with this small air purifier is its small price tag.
Wemo Smart Dimmer with Thread review: For Apple homes only
HomeKit support? Check. Thread support? Check. Matter support? Nope. Does that, uh, matter? Maybe not.
The best smart switches and dimmers: The foundation of your smart home
In-wall smart lighting controls deliver convenience, security, luxury, and sophistication.
Victor Cosmopolitan 8-in-1 Music Center review: Play and digitize
This entertainment center handles a host of digitization chores and its appearance is a conversation starter. Its tape deck, however, is one of its weak spots.
VacTidy Blitz V8 review: This stick vac busts dust, not your budget
This low-priced, cordless, lightweight, and nimble house-cleaning helper delivers convenience for a very low price.
Victrola Music Edition 2 review: Visually brilliant, intolerably harsh
We’ve discovered that Victrola makes some excellent turntables and record players, so this Bluetooth speaker’s weaknesses surprised us.
New Apple HomePod release date: What we know so far
Could a new version of the full-size Apple HomePod be on the way? Here's what we've heard about a successor to Apple's HomeKit hub.
HomePod (2nd generation): Apple’s second shot at the high end
Apple once again asks a premium price for a home audio device.
It’s time for cord-cutting 2.0: The movement needs a reboot
To save money with cord cutting in 2023, you'll need to take a scrappier approach.
Annke FCD600 review: This dual-lens camera is strictly for pros
The camera offers 180-degree coverage with multiple types of motion detection, but its complexity could be frustrating for casual users.
Plex now has more streaming users than media server users
More people use Plex for streaming entertainment these days than use it as a network media server.
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced review: Best in class
Opting for the middle of Ecobee's smart thermostat line means giving up a few features, but you can add the most important one—a remote sensor—later.
Wyze Cam OG series gets back to basics—and then some
The $24 Wyze Cam OG features a 120-degree field of view, while the $34 Wyze Cam OG Telephoto boasts a 3x telephoto lens. Both are discounted by $4 at launch.
IQAir Atem X review: A unique and powerful air scrubber
Designed for high-end environments and priced accordingly, the IQAir Atem X boasts unparalleled performance.
Soundcore Rave Party 2 Bluetooth speaker review: Versatile and very loud
Anker's large Bluetooth speaker sounds great and can double as a karaoke machine or even a public address system.