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The Best Smart Plugs of 2024

Looking for the best smart plugs for your needs? We have the perfect picks for you.

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iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: A Satisfactory Robot Vacuum and Mop

The entry-model j-series mop/vacuum performs fine but isn’t the most convenient dual cleaner.

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Smart Plugs and Power Outlets Might Be the Best Smart Home Upgrade

Give your old devices a smarter future.

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Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite Review: A Brilliant Addition to a Vibrant Ecosystem

Dynamic lighting is all the craze for streamers, but Govee's lighting can enhance any media room and put a fun spin on movie night.

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Eve Play Review: Add Your Home Stereo to Your HomeKit Setup

The Eve Play is a simple way to bring older analog stereo components into your HomeKit rig, but it's only for those who are all-in on Apple.

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The Best Smart Space Heaters of 2024

Warm up a room ready for when you get home when you invest in a smart space heater.

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CES 2024
How-To Geek's Best of CES 2024 Award Winners

A look ahead at tech coming this year.

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Google Assistant
Google Assistant Is Losing a Ton of Features

These 17 features will disappear in the coming weeks.

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Brilliant Plug-In Panel Review: Still an Enthusiast’s Smart Home Controller

Brilliant’s Plug-in Panel alleviates the need for in-wall wiring, but it’s still a smart home middleman.

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DreameBot X30 Ultra: Redefining Hands-Free Cleaning at CES 2024

This post is sponsored by Dreame.

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Matter
Matter Casting Is Amazon’s Answer to Chromecast and AirPlay

Don't expect it to be a new universal standard.

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The Best Budget Smartwatches of 2024

Get solid performance at a bargain price with our handpicked budget smartwatch recommendations.

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Hardware
Samsung's New Atmos Speaker Is a Functional Photo Frame

The Samsung Music Frame can also stand in for a surround speaker.

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Samsung
This Is Samsung’s QLED Smart TV Lineup for 2024

Still as premium as you'd expect.

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The Best Smartwatches of 2024

Don’t just buy any smartwatch--get one you'll love.

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The Best Smart Bathroom Scales of 2024

Smart bathroom scales can offer more insights than just your weight—find our top picks for the best options here.

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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Review: A Robot Vacuum/Mop With a Clever Design and Friendly App

iRobot’s new high-end cleaning robot is approachable and easy to use but does have a few oddities.

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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Review: Year-Round Lighting Fun

These lights can be kept up all year.

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TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch Review: About As Great As It Gets

A modern design packed with smart home features like scheduling, remote control, and Matter certification, makes this dimmer compelling.

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TP-Link Tapo C120 Camera Review: Crystal-Clear Picture Meets Uncooperative Sound

Quick to install and packed with features, the Tapo C120 is a solid entry-level cam.

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