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Over 500,000 Govee smart heaters recalled on Amazon, TikTok over fire risk
By Scott Younker published
Govee smart electric space heaters sold on Amazon have been recalled due to multiple reports of fire and at least one burn.
Google Home finally gets Gemini support — and it's about time
By Dave LeClair published
Google Gemini will get support for Google Home soon, a game-changer for conversation smart home control.
Apple's rumored smart home display could get this retro iMac throwback
By Alyse Stanley published
The iMac G4's iconic circular base might be making a comeback with Apple's smart home display.
Black Friday just came early with the MacBook Air M2 for just $699 — and I just bought one
By Hunter Fenollol published
This MacBook Air M2 sale knocks $300 off a lightweight workstation packed with power, a gorgeous screen and features you'd expect from a four-figure laptop.
Thread versus Wi-Fi—which is best for your smart home devices?
By Hunter Fenollol published
You may have heard of Thread or Matter smart home devices. Here is a guide to what they are and how they differ from standard Wi-Fi options.
iRobot's cheapest 2-in-1 Roomba gets a new auto-empty base and power boost
By Hunter Fenollol published
Roomba's Combo 2 Essential robot vacuum mops and self-empties up to 60 days of debris into its dock's built-in dust bin
My parents didn’t want anything to do with a smart home — here’s the gadgets that changed their mind
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
From convenient automation to beefed-up security, there are plenty of reasons you should start a smart home
Roku just got a huge update that turns your TV into a smart home security center
By Hunter Fenollol published
Roku's latest update brings security notifications from your cameras to your TV, a carousel of live feeds, and web access to your Roku camera feeds.
I went hands-on with SimpliSafe's new AI outdoor monitoring service — here's how it went
By Hunter Fenollol published
SimpliSafe's new ActiveGuard outdoor protection uses generative AI to describe what it sees to live agents so that they can intervene or verify guests before they reach your home.
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