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The Sonos Sub Mini: What we know so far
Looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for the Sonos Sub Mini, the smaller, more affordable subwoofer that Sonos hasn't even announced yet.
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Best smart speakers and displays: We pick the brightest and best-sounding models
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
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Want Alexa to tell you when your wash is done? Here's how
Thanks to Alexa's ability to listen for specific sounds, it's easy to make a dumb washing machine or dryer smart.
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The best smart shades: Luxurious window treatments blend high tech, high fashion
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
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Stoneside Smart Shade review: Tops in quality, so-so in smarts
These motorized cellular shades are expertly crafted, but the smart tech is a wee bit behind the competition.
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Amazon snaps up robot vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Already a giant when it comes to smart speakers and security cameras, Amazon will soon be a major player in the robot vacuum market.
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The troubled LIFX smart light brand has a new home
LIFX's future looked dim after its former parent went into receivership earlier this year, but now the brand has a new owner: Feit Electronics.
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Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
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Dreametech D10 Plus robot mop/vac review: A custom cleaner
Smart mapping, super suction, and a self-emptying dustbin, set this robot vacuum apart from similarly priced floor cleaners.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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SwitchBot Lock review: It works with dual-cylinder deadbolts, too
It’s not the prettiest smart home device, but the fully external Switchbot Lock requires very little effort to convert just about any deadbolt into a smart lock.
How-To
Keep strangers from accessing your AirPlay 2 speakers and TVs
You may unwittingly be allowing total strangers to see and even cast to your AirPlay 2-enabled speakers, TVs, and streaming players. Here's how to stop them.
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The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and 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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Nuvo Traveler review: This air purifier fits in your car's cupholder
This mobile air purifier can kill viruses with its UV light, but it does little to stop noxious odors or particulate matter from entering your lungs.
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Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
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Wyze Scale X review: A budget-minded weight and health tracker
Equipped with a large display and capable of measuring 13 health metrics, the Wyze Scale X makes for an inexpensive way to track your wellness goals.
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The best indoor air quality monitors for identifying indoor pollutants
Whether you suffer from allergies or asthma or just want to optimize your indoor environment, these devices will give you insight into the air you're breathing.
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uHoo Smart Air Monitor review: Great sensor, but a bad app
uHoo's air quality monitor won us over with its sensitivity and accuracy, then lost us with a poor app and smart home support.
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Thermacell LIV review: Fabulously effective mosquito repellent
If your yard is plagued by mosquitoes, the pricey Thermacell LIV mosquito-repellent system will render it habitable in less than 15 minutes.
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