Homeowners in search of grid independence have another option today with the launch of Anker’s Solix E10 big-ass battery system. It joins companies like Tesla and EcoFlow in offering whole-home backup solutions in the US market meant to counter blackouts and reduce monthly energy bills, or even eliminate them completely. The base $4,299 E10 system […]
Over the past couple of weeks, users on the r/alexa subreddit have reported getting automatically upgraded to Alexa Plus as a perk for their Prime memberships. The update doesn’t appear to be opt-in, but there’s an option to roll it back. Screenshots of a message from Amazon sent to users state that, “After your device […]
I can’t stop thinking about IKEA’s new Varmblixt smart lamp, and these are the 5 reasons I seriously want to upgrade.
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The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.
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I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026, but there were gazillions of other great gadgets on the show floor. It was a banner year for smart home products, and the big trends I saw weren’t about new product categories; they […]
At CES this year, humanoid robots appeared to be closer than ever to moving into our homes. LG introduced CLOiD, a household robot it says can handle chores like preparing food and loading the washing machine. SwitchBot showed off the Onero H1, another home helper built to tackle everyday tasks, and Boston Dynamics, WIRobotics, Zeroth, […]
Air purifiers haven’t fundamentally changed in decades. Most still rely on bulky HEPA filters, high-powered fans, and consumable cartridges that must run continuously to be effective. It’s a model built on the assumption that constant air circulation a…
A new generation of 3D-printed solar cells could let buildings generate power through colorful, semi-transparent windows instead of bulky rooftop panels.
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The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start – here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.
Users who’ve made the jump to Gemini on their smart home are reporting several issues with functionality.