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Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight review: $100 is cheap if it saves your house from burning down
It plugs into an AC outlet, alerts you to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and contacts you via an app with a recording of the sound. A few false alarms aside, this security device is a smart buy for any home.
Get ready for winter with this Nest Thermostat E and Google Home deal
BuyDig is selling the Nest Learning Thermostat E with a Google Home for $79 off today.
The HomePod’s price just plummeted to $200 at Best Buy
You can also get the new 10.2-inch iPad for just $250.
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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.
iRobot Roomba s9+ review: this robot vacuum's advancements are worth the money if you can afford it
The self-emptying Roomba gets a new design, improved navigation, more powerful suction, and the ability to couple with iRobot's Braava jet m6 robot mop to perform tag-team cleanings.
Ecovacs Deebot 661 robot vacuum review: This is a budget friendly vacuum/mop hybrid
Despite a few navigation hiccups, this convertible robot is an affordable entry point for those who want their vacuum to do double duty as a mop.
iLife A9 robot vacuum review: This is an attractive and affordable cleaner
This inexpensive robot vacuum features an innovative filtration system.
Roborock S4 review: This robot vac delivers advanced features at an affordable price
With improved navigation and a refreshed design, the latest Roborock takes another step forward.
If your August, Nest, and Hue home/away triggers aren’t working with your new iPhone 11, here’s a fix
If your home/away triggers aren't working in iOS 13, you need to check your location settings.
Facebook reveals new Portal, Portal Mini, and Portal TV devices as it admits to collecting voice recordings
Looks like Facebook decided to come clean about how it’s been handling—or mishandling—audio recordings from its Portal devices on the same day that it’s announcing an updated set of Portal gadgets.
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 920 review: this combo robot vacuum/mop is great for multi-level homes
This robot vac can remember multiple floor plans, which is great for folks who live in multi-level homes (but no, it can't climb stairs).
Broan’s upcoming SurfaceShield bathroom fan kills germs with bacteria-zapping LEDs
Broan-Nutone’s upcoming SurfaceShield ventilation fans boast LED illumination that's designed to destroy bacteria, fungi and mold.
Hands-on with the Philips Hue Smart button, Smart plug, vintage-style filament bulbs, and more
The $20 Smart button makes it easy to control your Philips Hue lights, and it arrives alongside the first Philips Hue Smart plug, vintage-style LED filament smart bulbs, and an updated Philips Hue Go portable light.
Grab an Amazon Echo Dot and a TP-Link Smart Plug Mini for just $35 today
The Echo Dot is on sale for $30 today, but if you add an extra $5 Amazon will throw in a smart plug.
LG Dual Inverter Smart Air Conditioner review: This Wi-Fi-connected window air conditioner is a major step up
You can make your old window air conditioner smarter, but you can’t make it quieter or more efficient.
PicoBrew’s MultiBrew beer-brewing appliance will make coffee, tea, and more at the push of a button
For years, PicoBrew has made it easy to brew your own craft beer with its push-button Pico devices, and now it’s looking to pour you the perfect cup of coffee.
Blue Line Innovations EnergyCloud review: A simpler way to monitor your home’s power consumption
It's not as sophisticated as some other systems, but it costs less and is easier to set up.
How to keep Amazon, Apple, and Google from listening to your Alexa, Siri, and Assistant recordings
Amazon Echo and Google Home users can shut the door on “human review” of their voice recordings. Also: how to wipe your Siri history off of Apple's servers.
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