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Google speaker still talking? Just say “stop” to make it shut up
You don’t have to say “Hey Google” anymore to make your Google smart speaker or display stop talking.
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Best smart smoke detector to keep your home safe
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don’t just sound the alarm, they also alert your smart phone and more.
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Govee RGBIC LED Neon Rope Light review: Sturdy, flexible, and fun
Govee’s eye-catching rope light can glow in 15 different colors at once, and you can install it on a wall or drape it over furniture.
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Philips Hue debuts new outdoor lights and Hue app effects
The new outdoor fixtures from Philips Hue are coming in March, while a pair of new lighting effects for the Hue app are slated for the first quarter.
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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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Kaltech MyAir personal air purifier review: A wearable for the truly paranoid
Personal protection or fad fashion accessory? We report, you decide.
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Welcome to the new TechHive
With new fonts, new article templates, and a fresh new home page, TechHive has a brand new look. But our commitment to world-class smart home and home entertainment coverage remains unchanged.
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Nanoleaf discontinues its original Light Panels
Formerly known as the Nanoleaf Aurora, the discontinued Light Panels will be supported on the Nanoleaf app “forever,” Nanoleaf promises.
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Ezlo Plus review: A strong smart home hub with minor compatibility issues
The Ezlo Plus can control a home full of smart devices, but it falls short on compatibility.
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Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi review: A smart lock with a healthy facelift
But its biggest upgrade—integrated Wi-Fi—remains half-baked.
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Reolink Duo review: Dual-lens coverage hampered by connectivty issues
This PoE camera uses a pair of 2K lenses to deliver a very wide field of view, but it dropped off our network far too often.
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Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
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Speaqua Cruiser H2.0 review: This Bluetooth speaker opens bottles, too
Free your beverage, free your soul! You won't get top-notch sonics out of this speaker, but for a tiny speaker that opens bottles, it's not half bad.
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Google users fume as smart speaker features disappear following Sonos patent ruling
Sonos just won a major victory in its patent spat with Google, and now Nest smart speaker users are caught in the crossfire.
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Neabot NoMo Q11 review: An impressive self-emptying robot vacuum
If you’re looking for an affordable entry point into fully automated floor cleaning, this polished vacuum/mop hybrid belongs on your shortlist.
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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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Best of CES 2022: The smart home and home entertainment products that captivated us
We covered the show from afar out of an abundance of caution, but that didn’t prevent us from seeing the most intriguing and exciting new product announcements.
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