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As our homes become increasingly digitised, the data generated can be used to detect insurance risks before they happen and ultimately deliver lower premiums.
All too often, choosing an outdoor security involves some element of compromise — but not this time.
This capable video doorbell delivers sharp footage and free local storage, even if the specs oversell it slightly
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a “motion detected” notification from my security camera. “Just […]
Amazon has offered a sneak peek into its upcoming Prime Big Deal Days next week by discounting some of its own devices, and the Blink Video Doorbell for 72% off is very hard to pass up ahead of the sale.
Smart fridge, dumb update. The internet of broken things strikes again.
A passwordless login bypass in TP-Link’s Tapo C200 and C120 cameras can expose your live feed to anyone on the same network, and a fix is already available to download
A substantial number of Samsung fridge owners have been left without any way to chill their food.
Eight Sleep announced the next version of its “intelligent sleep system” designed to regulate the temperature of your bed in response to tracked health and sleep metrics like breathing and heart rate. The company calls its new Pod 6 system its “most significant hardware launch to date,” and it’s centered around a redesigned cooling hub […]