
My main quarrel with the Echo Dot Max were its list price and not-quite-great, not-quite-bad audio; so I’ve fixed those issues by buying a second one.

Assa Abloy has laid off the majority of staff at Level Home, the smart lock company known for building smart tech into traditional-looking deadbolts, and is folding the business into Kwikset, according to a source familiar with the decision. The Verge obtained exclusive details from a person familiar with the restructuring who requested anonymity as […]

If you’ve been waiting to buy an Amazon Echo Spot, then time is running out on its Amazon Prime Day deal.

Philips Hue products don’t often see major discounts, which makes this year’s Prime Day deals especially notable. Prices have dropped significantly across much of the company’s smart lighting lineup, with deals on everything from smart bulb starter kits and sleep lamps to smart buttons. If you’ve been thinking about investing in Philips Hue, now is […]

From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for “non-commercial, individual developers.” It won’t just be developers that pay the price though. Some more advanced smart home users are likely to fall afoul of the rule change if […]

We’ve arrived at the final day of Prime Day, which at this point should probably be called “Prime Week.” We’ve found discounts on all manner of gadgets, including TVs, smart home tech, chargers, headphones, and more. Some of the best deals have started selling out at some retailers, so if you’ve been craving a popular […]
Robotic pool cleaners have become increasingly capable, but many still require more manual intervention than expected. Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra combines AI-powered navigation, intelligent debris detection, 5-in-1 cleaning, and natural water clarificat…

Dreame’s X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum is among the best of the best, so don’t miss this huge Prime Day saving.

In my fight against dog hair, this Roborock bot is my MVP.

It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales event, and unsurprisingly, many deals are still sticking around. There have been all kinds of discounts on things like TVs, smart home gadgets, chargers, headphones, and more. Prime Day typically isn’t as big of a deal as […]