While it once scoffed at the possibility of offering an ad-supported tier, Netflix has since embraced the idea, with millions of users snapping up its “Standard with Ads” plan while…
Ready to give your streaming video setup a boost? There’s no better time than Black Friday to trade up for a new and improved streaming video player, and we’ve spotted…
At a glance Pros Washes its own mop pad Improved “Dirt Detect” functionality Upgraded navigation Performs mop-only runs Cons So-so mopping performance Self-emptying bin sometimes left heavier debris behind Our…
A video doorbell can tell who’s at your door, but security cameras deliver even better protection, inside and outside your home. Their presence outside your house can be crime deterrents,…
Philips Hue’s smart lights might not be the cheapest, but let’s face it—they’re the best, and you can scoop up some enticing discounts on Hue bulbs and bundles during the…
HBO has some incredible series this year, including the spin-off of The Batman, The Penguin, and Dune: Prophecy, which is rolling out now. If you want to watch them, now…
Whither Spotify HiFi? Great question. Announced more than three (!) years ago, Spotify HiFi was supposed to finally bring lossless audio to the world’s biggest streaming-music service. Pop stars…
Tired of digging through so-called “hamburger” menus on the Plex mobile app to get your personal Plex media library? If so, good news. Plex is kicking off a public preview…
The pace of smart home innovation hasn’t slowed a whit in 2024, with new products such as the Amazon Echo Show 21 being unveiled just this week. The better news…
It’s fashionable these days to complain about the state of streaming, and for understandable reasons. Over the past year, many streaming services have raised prices or introduced commercials, and some…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros No camera Fabulous smart alarm clock features Ultrasonic motion detection can trigger Alexa routines Bright, easy-to-read display Can be used as a home intercom (with…
Bigger is better, right? Guess we’re about to find out, as Amazon has unleashed its largest Echo Show smart display to date. A bigger version of the just-refreshed and wall-mountable…
Robot vacuums are more popular than ever. But even as they become more common, they still come with a hefty price tag—especially for models with the latest features. If you’re…
You could think of the electric garage door opener as the very first smart home device. Openers with radio-based remote controls came to market in 1931, 20 years before even…
If you’re using older and newer Nest Cams in the same household, your life is about to get much easier. Making good on a promise it made more than a…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Backlit, rechargeable remote with remote-finder function Faster than Roku’s cheaper streaming dongles Apple AirPlay and Google Photos integration Cons Barely noticeable performance improvements versus older…
More details about Apple’s still-unannounced home hub are trickling out, and the device’s potential features might sound familiar to those with Amazon and Google smart displays. The latest buzz comes…
A smart speaker makes an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very loud siren Supports up to 32 motion and/or door/window sensors Can be controlled via Alexa or Google Home Very inexpensive, and there are no…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Eufy Home app is extremely easy to use and master Scads of preset lighting modes, plus an AI tuning system Can be programmed to react…