Some Google Home Speakers caught downloading hundreds of gigs of data
Some Google Home Speakers caught downloading hundreds of gigs of data

Some Google Home Speaker owners are currently experiencing an issue in which hundreds of gigabytes of data are being continuously downloaded to their device in the background. The bug, reported by 9to5Google and several Reddit users over the last week, may be caused by the speakers failing to correctly download and install a firmware update, […]

Baseus’ new security camera has a spotlight that tracks and follows moving targets
Baseus’ new security camera has a spotlight that tracks and follows moving targets

Baseus announced a new addition to its lineup of AI-assisted security cameras that’s more proactive about discouraging unwanted visitors instead of just recording and alerting you to their presence. The Baseus Security PrimeSentinel U2 Pro Outdoor 3K Dual Camera introduces a motorized spotlight that shines directly on a moving target, even as they’re running across […]

I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data

My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner’s permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car’s OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. The idea […]

Apple’s HomeView costs $299 / £299 — but that doesn’t unlock all of its best features
Apple’s HomeView costs $299 / £299 — but that doesn’t unlock all of its best features

Apple’s $299 HomeView can show your security cameras, but you’ll need an iPhone and an iCloud+ subscription before its AI can tell you what happened.

Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers
Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers

When Apple revealed the HomeView to the world, it did so with an unusual ad for the company: Instead of pristine, polished tech in immaculate rooms, it’s a three-minute look at the messy, frantic morning routine of a family of five. Apple’s new smart display sits in the center of the chaos on the kitchen […]

Withings is charging smart scale users $100 for a basic health data feature
Withings is charging smart scale users $100 for a basic health data feature

Withings has locked Apple Health data syncing behind a $100 paywall, and users are upset.

Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices
Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices

For more than a decade, Apple has told other companies to build smart home devices for its platform. This week, Apple launched its own. The Apple Home Collection is a lineup of cameras, thermostats, sensors, a smart door lock, and a video doorbell, all codeveloped with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. They arrive alongside HomeView, […]

The Wyze BodyScan smart scale redefines what is possible at a budget price point
The Wyze BodyScan smart scale redefines what is possible at a budget price point

The Wyze BodyScan offers an impressive set of features for the price. Unfortunately, it’s let down by the build quality.

Mova V70 Ultra Complete review: a full-featured robovac let down by subpar performance
Mova V70 Ultra Complete review: a full-featured robovac let down by subpar performance

As a premium robot vacuum, the Mova V70 Ultra Complete has a whole lot of excellent flagship features, but they sadly don’t come together as well as you’d expect from the price.

Renting? These 2 new Apple smart home devices are worth your money (and these 5 are not)

Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.