#smart-home
#smart-home

Artificial intelligence

If Amazon Ring staff want a promotion, they must now prove they've used AI

Gadgets

The $13 Amazon Smart Plug deal is the best Prime Day deal available right now

Artificial intelligence

Over a million people now have access to the gen-AI powered Alexa+ | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Xbox co-founder J Allard is working on 'breakthrough' devices at Amazon

fromFortune

Artificial intelligence

If Amazon Ring staff want a promotion, they must now prove they've used AI

Gadgets

The $13 Amazon Smart Plug deal is the best Prime Day deal available right now

Artificial intelligence

Over a million people now have access to the gen-AI powered Alexa+ | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Xbox co-founder J Allard is working on 'breakthrough' devices at Amazon

more#amazon

#smart-lock

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Nuki Smart Lock Arrives Stateside | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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Nuki's Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

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Nuki Smart Lock Arrives Stateside | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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Nuki's Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

more#smart-lock

Artificial intelligence

fromBusiness Insider

Amazon now requires staff to show AI use to get promoted at Ring and some other units

Promotion applications at Amazon's Ring must now include how employees use AI.

#robot-vacuum

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I put this buzzworthy 2-in-1 robot vacuum to work in my house - here's how it fared

Gadgets

The Best Robot Vacuum Out There Is Currently 47% Off During Prime Day (Shoppers Are "Blown Away!")

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This entry-level robot vacuum left some of my expensive ones in the dust and it's 35% off

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I tested a robot vacuum that mops with recycled water and the results surprised me

Gadgets

This Dreame is one of the best robot vacuums money can buy, especially at over half off

Gadgets

I tested the new Dreame X50 Ultra for months and here's my buying advice

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I put this buzzworthy 2-in-1 robot vacuum to work in my house - here's how it fared

Gadgets

The Best Robot Vacuum Out There Is Currently 47% Off During Prime Day (Shoppers Are "Blown Away!")

Gadgets

This entry-level robot vacuum left some of my expensive ones in the dust and it's 35% off

Gadgets

I tested a robot vacuum that mops with recycled water and the results surprised me

Gadgets

This Dreame is one of the best robot vacuums money can buy, especially at over half off

Gadgets

I tested the new Dreame X50 Ultra for months and here's my buying advice

The Aqara G410 Is a Smart Doorbell and Home Hub in One

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is a stylish smart doorbell that functions as a smart home hub, enhancing overall home automation.

fromHackernoon

A Day in the Life of Tomorrow: Cars That Work While You Play, Robots That Cook Your Dinner | HackerNoon

Autonomous vehicles and advanced AI systems revolutionize daily routines and productivity.

#aqara

Gadgets

I've used Aqara's first outdoor camera for over four months now - Here's my verdict

Gadgets

I found a worthy Ring alternative in this video security camera (and it has no subscriptions)

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I've used Aqara's first outdoor camera for over four months now - Here's my verdict

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I found a worthy Ring alternative in this video security camera (and it has no subscriptions)

more#aqara

Google is raising the price of Nest Aware subscriptions again

Google is increasing the prices of Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions starting August 2025.

Digital life

The Skylight Calendar is perfect for busy families, and easy enough for kids to use

Getting organized can be challenging with constant life changes; smart solutions help streamline scheduling.

2 months ago

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict

The Roborock Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot vacuum with advanced features and a mechanical arm.

#air-purifier

Gadgets

The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for the best price I've seen

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP (and it's on sale for $179)

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for under $175

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP and it's on sale for the best price I've seen

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The viral Air Purifier Table is my smart home's MVP (and it's on sale for $179)

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This is the most customizable smart home accessory and it's on sale

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This is the most customizable smart home accessory and it's on sale for Prime Day

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This is the most customizable smart home accessory and it's on sale

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This is the most customizable smart home accessory and it's on sale for Prime Day

more#lighting

This countertop ice maker makes the 'good ice' you only get in restaurants

The Opal 2.0 countertop ice maker delivers munchable nugget ice at home, fitting under most cabinets and promising convenience with its smart features.

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#security

Gadgets

I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

E-Commerce

Eufy's new smart display could seriously challenge Amazon and Google - here's how

Gadgets

SwitchBot's New Smart Home Lock Turns Any Door Into a Biometric Vault - Yanko Design

Gadgets

I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

E-Commerce

Eufy's new smart display could seriously challenge Amazon and Google - here's how

SwitchBot's New Smart Home Lock Turns Any Door Into a Biometric Vault - Yanko Design

SwitchBot's Lock Ultra Vision Combo enhances door security without replacing existing hardware.

Privacy professionals

In This LA Neighborhood, Residents Are Turning to Doorbell Cameras Instead of Calling the Cops | HackerNoon

Digital life

IMILAB C30 Dual Redefines Home Security with Dual-Lens 3K Monitoring and Smart AI | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

fromHackernoon

5 years ago

Privacy professionals

In This LA Neighborhood, Residents Are Turning to Doorbell Cameras Instead of Calling the Cops | HackerNoon

Digital life

IMILAB C30 Dual Redefines Home Security with Dual-Lens 3K Monitoring and Smart AI | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The newest Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for Prime Day.

The fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat features significant improvements, including a larger display, enhanced compatibility, and advanced scheduling capabilities.

#belkin

fromArs Technica

Gadgets

Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers' stuff

Gadgets

Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices

fromArs Technica

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Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers' stuff

Gadgets

Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices

more#belkin

#ikea

Gadgets

IKEA Just Launched the "Smartest" Collection - And This is the One Thing I'm Buying ASAP

fromFast Company

Gadgets

Ikea is launching new smart home products, and they're designed to be extra easy to use

Digital life

Ikea's latest speaker lamp ditches Sonos for Spotify and inexpensive Bluetooth

Gadgets

Ikea goes all in on Matter smart homes

Gadgets

IKEA Just Launched the "Smartest" Collection - And This is the One Thing I'm Buying ASAP

fromFast Company

Gadgets

Ikea is launching new smart home products, and they're designed to be extra easy to use

Digital life

Ikea's latest speaker lamp ditches Sonos for Spotify and inexpensive Bluetooth

Gadgets

Ikea goes all in on Matter smart homes

more#ikea

The Skylight Calendar is perfect for a busy family - especially with this deal

Getting organized is a never-ending battle I face, particularly with three kids and a dog, resulting in missed appointments and activities.

Digital life

#eufy-security

Gadgets

My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees and is 39% off for Prime Day

E-Commerce

This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription - and it's on sale

Gadgets

My favorite indoor security camera has no subscription fees and is 39% off for Prime Day

E-Commerce

This video doorbell camera successfully replaced my Ring with no subscription - and it's on sale

more#eufy-security

#technology

Gadgets

Self-Driving Curtains, Air-Purifying Tables: SwitchBot's IoT Devices see massive Prime Day discounts - Yanko Design

Digital life

Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app | TechCrunch

Gadgets

How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

fromThe Globe and Mail

Digital life

How smart tech is supporting health on the home front

Gadgets

Self-Driving Curtains, Air-Purifying Tables: SwitchBot's IoT Devices see massive Prime Day discounts - Yanko Design

Digital life

Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app | TechCrunch

Gadgets

How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

fromThe Globe and Mail

Digital life

How smart tech is supporting health on the home front

Apple

Thin iPhone 17, Apple Smart Home Device Expected in Spring | Entrepreneur

Apple

Apple Home is expanding its energy management features

fromEntrepreneur

Apple

Thin iPhone 17, Apple Smart Home Device Expected in Spring | Entrepreneur

Apple

Apple Home is expanding its energy management features

Gadgets

Reolink Altas Review: As Good as a Battery-Powered Security Camera Gets

Reolink Altas provides reliable package delivery notifications and quality recording without requiring cloud subscriptions.

Gadgets

Wyze's new Bulb Cam turns any light socket into a 2K camera - for just $50

Wyze's new Bulb Cam merges security monitoring with smart lighting, offering an affordable and easily installed solution for home surveillance.

fromgizmodo.com

Gadgets

Reolink Altas Review: As Good as a Battery-Powered Security Camera Gets

Gadgets

Wyze's new Bulb Cam turns any light socket into a 2K camera - for just $50

more#security-camera

Aqara's feature-packed G410 video doorbell is now available

The $129.99 G410 video doorbell supports HomeKit Secure Video, has various connectivity options, and features advanced mmWave radar for accurate presence detection.

Gadgets

#amazon-prime-day

E-Commerce

The 35 best Prime Day deals you can get for under $25

Gadgets

Amazon's Echo Hub has plunged to a new low price ahead of Prime Day

E-Commerce

The 35 best Prime Day deals you can get for under $25

Gadgets

Amazon's Echo Hub has plunged to a new low price ahead of Prime Day

more#amazon-prime-day

#robotics

Gadgets

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - and it's on sale

Gadgets

Enabot Introduces the EBO Air 2 Plus: A Smart Companion Robot That Redefines Home Connection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Gadgets

You can preorder SwitchBot's household robot - it does most everything but windows

Gadgets

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - and it's on sale

Gadgets

Enabot Introduces the EBO Air 2 Plus: A Smart Companion Robot That Redefines Home Connection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Gadgets

You can preorder SwitchBot's household robot - it does most everything but windows

more#robotics

I replaced my TV with Samsung's Frame Pro for two weeks - here's my buying advice now

"The Frame Pro, in particular, has a matte display with glare-free technology that aims to make digital art appear as realistic as a physical print or painting."

Gadgets

SwitchBot's Curtain 3 robot made me feel like royalty, and it's 30% off

SwitchBot's Curtain 3 robot automates heavy curtains, enhancing convenience for households with toddlers.

The best Prime Day smart home deals we found

Prime Day offers major discounts on top smart home products, making upgrades more affordable.

#video-doorbell

Gadgets

This subscription-less video doorbell easily replaced my Ring - and it's $50 off right now

4 weeks ago

Gadgets

Finally, a video security doorbell that has similar features as Ring but no monthly fees

Digital life

Better than Ring? This video security doorbell has similar features and no monthly fees

Gadgets

This subscription-less video doorbell easily replaced my Ring - and it's $50 off right now

4 weeks ago

Gadgets

Finally, a video security doorbell that has similar features as Ring but no monthly fees

Digital life

Better than Ring? This video security doorbell has similar features and no monthly fees

The tablet that solved my biggest smart home problem just hit an all-time low price

The Echo Hub serves as a dedicated smart home controller without additional multimedia features.

fromLifehacker

TP-Link's Top-Rated Mesh Wifi System is $100 Off Right Now

TP-Link's Deco BE63 mesh wifi system offers Wi-Fi 7 coverage, parental controls, and extensive smart home integration, marked by a current price of $349.99.

#eufy

Gadgets

Eufy's Omni C20 mopping robovac is $300 off for a limited time

Wearables

Eufy's new smart display gives Amazon and Google a run for their money - how it works

Pets

I tested a Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld vac - and it just dropped to 42% off

Gadgets

This video doorbell camera has just as many features are my Ring - and no subscription required

Gadgets

Eufy's Omni C20 mopping robovac is $300 off for a limited time

Wearables

Eufy's new smart display gives Amazon and Google a run for their money - how it works

Pets

I tested a Eufy robot vacuum with a built-in handheld vac - and it just dropped to 42% off

Gadgets

This video doorbell camera has just as many features are my Ring - and no subscription required

more#eufy

This smart smoke alarm could be a worthy Nest Protect replacement

Place's new smart alarms offer advanced features but lack smart home integration.

fromWIRED

Kick Off Summer Vibes With Our Favorite Outdoor Lights

"Investing in high-quality outdoor lights transforms your backyard, making it a delightful space for gatherings, relaxation, or nighttime reading."

Gadgets

#philips-hue

European startups

Philips Hue is raising prices in the US 'as a direct result of tariffs'

Gadgets

Philips' new ambient Wall Washer light and AI assistant are now available

fromPCWorld

Marketing tech

I wanted to dim my Philips Hue lights. All I got was a lousy pop-up ad

European startups

Philips Hue is raising prices in the US 'as a direct result of tariffs'

Gadgets

Philips' new ambient Wall Washer light and AI assistant are now available

fromPCWorld

Marketing tech

I wanted to dim my Philips Hue lights. All I got was a lousy pop-up ad

The latest Fire TV Stick 4K is half off ahead of Prime Day

Fire TV Stick 4K enhances TV experiences with streaming apps, smart home control, and gaming features at an affordable price.

These battery-powered 4K cameras record 24/7

Tapo's new cameras offer local recording via the HomeBase hub, TP-Link's first Matter controller, enhancing smart home integration.

Gadgets

Yale's new Google Home smart lock is here - but it costs more thanks to tariffs

Yale's new Matter-over-Thread smart lock integrates seamlessly with Google Home and also supports Apple Home and Amazon Alexa.

The smart lock launches for $189.99, reflecting a price increase due to tariffs despite retaining original features.

I let this Nvidia GPU-powered robot vacuum clean my home for weeks - here's my verdict now

The Matic innovates robot vacuums with smart design and technology, outperforming many pricier models.

Govee's latest smart lamp has party speaker aspirations

Govee's smart lamp merges RGB lighting with a JBL speaker, surprising observers with its practicality and entertainment potential.

Eufy's new smart display keeps an eye on your security cams

Eufy's Smart Display E10 offers multi-user controls for security systems with live camera feeds and advanced AI features in a portable device.

Privacy technologies

Wyze says its security cameras deserve your trust again

Wyze introduces VerifiedView to enhance security after major privacy breaches, embedding user IDs in video metadata for added protection.

Airdog's Smart Circulating Fan SF3 Redefines Room Cooling with Intelligence and Style | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Airdog's SF3 fan combines cooling, air purification, and smart technology, transforming indoor air comfort and efficiency.

Why the Google Pixel Tablet is still my smart home display after a year (and it's on sale)

The Google Pixel Tablet, praised for its clean Android experience, is primarily an entertainment device, suitable for casual use rather than heavy productivity.

Gadgets

It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together

Thread 1.4 will enable better integration of smart home devices by allowing different border routers to join an existing network seamlessly.

Google's excellent TV Streamer (4K) is on sale just in time for Father's Day

Google's TV Streamer is a versatile device that functions as both a 4K streaming device and a smart home hub.

fromwww.esquire.com

The Best Smart Speakers, Reviewed by Esquire's Tech Experts

The Echo Dot offers a simple introduction to smart speakers, though sound quality is limited.

Skitter is a tooth-shaped doorbell concept that lives and listens - Yanko Design

The Skitter doorbell offers a soothing and subtle alternative to traditional doorbells, enhancing the home atmosphere with naturalistic design and function.

How healthy is your home? Ultrahuman's newest device will tell you

Ultrahuman Home aims to integrate environmental awareness into personal health by continuously monitoring air quality, light, and noise, enabling informed decisions for healthier living.

Wearables

#air-purifiers

Gadgets

Wildfire smoke? One of the most efficient large room air purifiers I've used is only $80

Gadgets

This smart air purifier doubles as a wireless charger and looks like mid-century furniture

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Wildfire smoke? One of the most efficient large room air purifiers I've used is only $80

Gadgets

This smart air purifier doubles as a wireless charger and looks like mid-century furniture

more#air-purifiers

Wyze's latest smart bulb is also a camera

"The Wyze Bulb Cam combines a 2K resolution security camera with an LED light, eliminating the need for additional wiring by utilizing existing light fixtures."

Gadgets

The Verge's guide to an easier move

Technology can alleviate moving stress by aiding organization and planning before and after a move.

Your Smart Home Got a New CEO and It's Called the SwitchBot Hub 3 - Yanko Design

SwitchBot's Hub 3 is the pivotal device that unites their IoT ecosystem, enabling a smart home experience where technology seamlessly works together and anticipates user needs.

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