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I Tested a $200 Roaming Home Security Robot to See if It Can Replace My Cameras
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LEGO Mindstorms, PlayStation 2 and Furby all resonate today in their own way Column Twenty-five years ago this month I
The Top Home Security Devices That Can Move With You
If you’re frequently on the move or finding a new home, you should get security systems that can make the
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Live and work by lists? I found two genius apps that make them even easier to create
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Narwal’s Freo Z10 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner Is $400 Off, Dropping to the Lowest Price We’ve Seen
With 18,000 pascals of suction and a 120-day capacity bin, this impressive robot vacuum and mop can free up a
Amazon Set to Unveil Upgraded Home and Entertainment Hardware Later This Month
Expect possible updates to Echo, Kindle and Fire TV devices at Amazon’s Sept. 30 event in NYC.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Our Favorite Robot Vacuum Is Back Down to Its Lowest Price of $650, but Not for Long
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How CNET Editors Save Money With Cheap Smart Gadgets in Their Own Homes
We’ve tested this affordable home tech and use it to save money and add new features around the home.CNET Smart
The AI Label Is on Everything Now: That’s a Problem for Buyers and Home Brands Alike
Commentary: IFA 2025 underlined how vital it is for consumer tech companies to tout AI. But the definition is getting
The Best Smart Home Apps for Ease of Use, Design and Control
Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation.CNET
1,200 undergrads hung out to dry after jailbreak attack on laundry machines
Dorm management refuses to cover costs after payment system borked More than a thousand university students in the Netherlands must
Our Favorite Ring Video Doorbell Just Matched Its Lowest-Ever Price
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro can be yours for just $150 today.CNET Smart HomeRead More
The Worst Home Security System Features and Why You Don’t Need Them
Not all pricey home security add-ons actually add to home safety. Here are the most useless devices you can safely
We Asked Experts How to Choose the Right Grow Lights
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One-Day Sale Lops 50% Off Ring’s Battery-Powered Video Doorbell, Hitting Its Record Low
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25 Things Taking Up Space in Your Kitchen to Throw Out Now
Looking to clean up and declutter? The kitchen is a great place to start, and we recommend ditching these items
When You Should Get a New Home Security System, According to the Experts
I’ve collected the top signs that your home security isn’t getting the job done anymore so you can pick the
Don’t Trust AI With Your Home Security Questions. Here’s What It Gets Wrong
AI chatbots have a lot to say about your home safety, but it’s not all correct — especially when you
A Split-Second Hint in the iPhone Air Launch Shows Apple’s Ready for the Smart Home
Apple’s included Thread support in the iPhone Air. That tells you a lot about its smart home integrations.CNET Smart HomeRead
LED Lights Should Last for Years. If Yours Keep Dying, There’s a Simple Reason Why
I wanted to know why my LED lights weren’t lasting as long as they were supposed to. The answer wasn’t
Add These Smart TV Lights to Your Setup and Movie Nights Will Hit Different
Govee’s TV Backlight 3 Lite is down to $70 — 22% off its usual $90 price.CNET Smart HomeRead More
Walmart Deals of the Day: Upgrade to a Curved Acer Nitro Monitor While It’s $90 Off
Plus, save over $40 on a single-serve Keurig K-Mini Plus coffee maker and grab a pair of Philips Hue smart
Lights With Ears: Lepro’s New AI-Powered Lighting Listens to Your Plans
Lepro has announced several lights, including models equipped with mics and LLM AI processing to switch up colors on the
Reolink’s New Security Cams Are Packed With AI Features, and We Can’t Wait to Test
Reolink’s big ReoNeura update brings its AI functions up to par with the latest in home security — here’s what