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Philips Hue reportedly delays its Matter update
The smart lighting brand said it wants to take "a little more time" before releasing its Matter update, which was originally due in the first quarter of 2023.
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Blueair’s latest air purifiers promise to scrub the air more quickly
The new Blue Pure Max purifiers are faster and quieter than their predecessors, Blueair says.
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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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Sonos Era 300 review: A game-changing spatial-audio speaker
Don’t care about spatial audio? The Sonos Era 300 is a powerhouse singly, in a stereo pair, or as the surround speakers operating with a Sonos soundbar.
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Withings Body Scan review: An early warning system for health
The Body Scan offers a huge amount of data, including segmental body analysis and heart health readings. It also comes with a hefty price tag.
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Inse Y10 Pool Vacuum Robot review: The little robot that couldn’t
This pool cleaner is decidedly cheap, but it simply doesn’t do the job.
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The BenchSentry Delivery Box hides and protects your packages
The 7-cubic-foot storage chest keeps packages out of sight and can be upgraded with a Wi-Fi-connected smart lock and keypad.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Fed up with live TV streaming service price hikes? Try this instead
If YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and other services are getting too expensive, consider these strategies to reach your cord-cutting objective of saving money.
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Nanoleaf’s first Matter-compatible bulbs available for pre-order
Nanoleaf's Matter-ready A19 bulb and light strip will ship in April, but you can place an order now.
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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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iLife T10s review: Set-and-forget vacuuming and mopping
The T10s's companion app lets you customize everything from when to clean to how much suction to use.
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The best smart locks for a keyless home in 2023
Keys are yesterday’s tech, your smart home needs a smart door lock.
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Wyze’s Lock Bolt can now be unlocked from anywhere
Wyze’s smart deadbolt just gained the ability to use the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro as a Wi-Fi bridge, meaning you can now unlock your door remotely.
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Best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs Sling TV vs Hulu + Live TV and the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or FuboTV? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
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Frndly TV review: Strong value, middling features
Frndly TV offers lots of cable channels for cheap, but the service could use more polish.
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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review: Better, but far from the best
The new HomePod supports Matter, the standard that promises to get rid of walled gardens, but this smart speaker won’t let you entirely escape Apple’s.
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A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.
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Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
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