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Narwal Freo Ultra X review: This all-in-one vac is better than ever
Narwal's new flagship robot vacuum and mop includes a host of improvements that enable a better cleaning experience.
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Levoit LVAC-200 cordless stick vacuum review: Swept off our feet
With good looks, great performance, and a competitive price, the Levoit LVAC-200 is a standout among stick vacuums.
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Ring has been replacing first-gen Ring Alarm Keypads for free
Having trouble with your first-generation Ring Alarm Keypad? If so, you might be able to snag the second-gen version for free, courtesy of Ring.
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Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?
You can stream Paramount+ and Paramount+ Premium for free using these coupon codes – we'll show you how.
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Dyson's new robot vacuum left us disappointed and confused
Now available in the U.S., Dyson's new robot vacuum boasts plenty of suction power and can reach into corners, but it underwhelms when it comes to obstacle avoidance and battery life.
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JBL Xtreme 4 speaker review: A powerful portable for parties
The 4th-generation of JBL's Bluetooth travel speaker is beefier, better protected from the elements, and louder than ever.
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Best home weather stations: Reviews and shopping advice
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist.
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Ecovacs's robot vacuum and hand vac combo ships in April
First revealed at CES back in January, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Series packs a more powerful Deebot X2 Omni robot vacuum plus a handheld vacuum accessory.
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Streaming Major League Baseball games: A how-to guide
Watching Major League Baseball without a cable subscription can be as difficult as hitting a hard slider. Our cord-cutting guide will help you find the sweet spot.
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Philips Hue Secure contact sensor review: Hue goes there?
With its contact sensor for doors and windows, Philips Hue looks to shore up its budding line of home security products. Does it succeed?
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Vactidy Nimble T8 review: Good price, bad performance
This budget robot vacuum and mop combo spends more time charging than cleaning.
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Blink Mini 2 review: This tiny security cam works indoors and out
Amazon's least-expensive home security camera now features a weatherized enclosure so it can protect your yard as well as the spaces inside your home.
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Google Home for web adds camera history, clip downloads
The web-based version of Google Home now boasts a “full camera experience,” complete with an event timeline and the ability to download recorded clips.
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Eufy Indoor Cam S350 review: Dual-lens home surveillance
This excellent camera lets you see the big security picture while preserving the small important details.
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Roku hackers hijack 15,000 accounts using an old trick
Hackers took control of thousands of Roku accounts and ran up credit card bills with fraudulent purchases, using a tried-and-true method.
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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine review: One vac is all you need
The V15s Detect Submarine adds a wet roller head to the V15 Detect to create a wet and dry vacuum you can use on any type of floor.
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Airbnb to hosts: No more indoor security cams, period
In a global policy change, Airbnb has banned the use of all indoor security cameras, including in common spaces.
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Govee Neon Rope Light 2 review: Around the bend
A revamped version of Govee’s “rope” light is more flexible and works with more smart home ecosystems thanks to Matter. It’s also a lot of fun.
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Vactidy Blitz V8 Pro review: Convenient cordless cleaning
This cordless vacuum is nimble to use and, thanks to a self-standing design, easy to store.
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Aiper Scuba S1 pool-cleaning robot review: Not cheap, not great
This mid-priced robot pool cleaner's impressive treads make it look more capable than it really is. Spend just a bit more and buy Aiper's Seagull Pro instead.
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Eufy SoloCam S340 review: Twin-lensed, solar-powered security
This outstanding outdoor pan/tilt security camera lets you see everything, and you should never need to charge its battery.
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Roku's forced arbitration update leaves users fuming
Friendly reminder from Roku: You don't exactly own your smart TV.
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Nest Aware now part of Google One plans in U.K., not U.S. yet
Google One users in the U.K. just learned that their plans now offer Nest Aware benefits, but there’s no word when U.S. users will be included in the offering.
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Ring Battery Doorbell Pro review: A marvelous front-door sentinel
Ring brings its 3D motion detection and Bird’s Eye View features to its most powerful battery-powered video doorbell, and it expects to fetch a pretty price for it.
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Max will start cracking down on password sharing, too
Following Netflix and Disney, Max will kick off own password-sharing crackdown later this year.
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Yale Assure Lock 2 Key-Free Touchscreen with Bluetooth review
You'll get Apple HomeKit support with this capable smart lock, but not Apple's "home key" NFC tech, and adding Wi-Fi costs extra.
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Tidal cuts high-res music streaming prices to $10.99 a month
Tidal now offers just a single music-streaming tier that offers lossless, high-resolution, and spatial audio tracks while matching Apple Music prices.
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Security camera subscriptions: Which plans offer the best value?
Most home security cameras and video doorbells require a paid subscription plan to deliver their full value. Find out how much one costs and how they rate.
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Dreame X30 Ultra review: Tops in truly hands-free floor cleaning
This robot vacuum and mop combo delivers exceptional results and requires little supervision.
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Ikea’s long-awaited Matter update just went into beta
After a lengthy delay, Ikea's promised Matter update for its Dirigera smart hub is finally poised to arrive.
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Own this video doorbell? Take it down now
In a blockbuster report, Consumer Reports pinpoints a series of cheap video doorbells that are wide open to attack.
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Tapo D230S1 video doorbell review: Feature-rich and easy-to-use
The TP-link Tapo D230S1 video doorbell allows you to see and talk to the person on your porch.
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DRM remains a stumbling block for DVRs embracing ATSC 3.0
Broadcasters tout a new spec for ATSC 3.0 DVR, but DRM concerns linger.
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LIFX is back with new outdoor smart lights
The once-troubled, now Feit Electric-owned LIFX brand returns with a quartet of outdoor lights, including string lights, a spotlight, and a flexible "rope" light.
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Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 review: Budget smart lighting & security
This floodlight camera sets a high bar for performance and a low bar for price.
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Rabbit Air MinusA2 review: High performance, higher price tag
You can make an artistic statement with this unique air scrubber.
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HomePod with screen is still a year away (at least)
A screen-equipped HomePod won't see the light of day this year, according to the latest chatter.
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Juggling multiple Philips Hue hubs is about to get easier
Soon you'll be able to sign into multiple Hue Bridges using a single Hue account, perfect for Hue users with more than 50 lights.
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Aqara Smart Light Switch review: Zigbee lighting control for less
While this attractive in-wall on/off lighting control is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit, it can't operate without one of Aqara's smart home hubs.
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Xumo Stream Box review: Good, but not best in class
The Xumo Stream Box combines streaming and cable into one interface, with mixed results.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
No, streaming TV doesn't cost $1,000 per year
A study on subscription spending leads to wildly inflated claims about the cost of cord cutting.
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Deep Sentinel DS2 review: Security cams backed by live guards
The second generation of this unique professionally monitored security camera system boasts technical improvements and the same stellar monitoring service.
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Amazon: "There are no changes coming to Freevee"
Rumors are swirling that the ad-supported Freevee will go away now that Prime Video with ads is here, but Amazon is flatly denying the chatter.
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Amazon Echo Hub review: A robust, easy-to-use smart home hub
This well-designed accessory will be particularly attractive to smart home enthusiasts with lots of devices to control. Ring Alarm users will find it compelling, too.
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Wyze plays blame game as camera breach fallout continues
Even as it apologies for yet another privacy breach, Wyze is blaming third parties for Friday's calamitous events.
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Aqara Smart Plug review: A good choice for Aqara’s Zigbee hubs
High prices and outdated designs are reasons to avoid proprietary smart home hubs. But if you want to keep using your Aqara hub, this is a good smart plug.
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Alen BreatheSmart 75i review: Powerful purifier gets app update
The BreatheSmart 75i comes with an improved app that makes it easier to dive into air quality data.
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Wyze cams suffer major service outage, security breach
Following an hours-long service outage, Wyze admitted that some Wyze users could see thumbnail images of video events from strangers.
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Now it’s Peacock that might merge with Paramount+
Wait, wasn’t Paramount+ going to merge with Max? Please—that was so yesterday.
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