Ecovacs is known for making reasonably-priced-yet-high-tech robot vacuums, and the brand recently came out with a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combination. It’s called the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950, and it claims to be the most powerful Deebot so far. I tested the OZMO 950, and here’s my take on the device.
| Reviews | September 16, 2019 |
The Instant Pot Ace Blender can cook your foods and mix them in the same gadget, allowing you to make hot foods like soups, purees, and rice milks. I tested out the Ace, and I have heck of a lot to say about the device. Should you buy the Ace or steer clear? Check out my Instant Pot Ace Blender review.
| Reviews | August 28, 2019 |
When you’ve had a long day, a pressure cooker can be a huge help because you can just chuck a few ingredients in the machine and have dinner ready a little while later. In this Gourmia GPC400 review, we test a pressure cooker that could be the next Instant Pot.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
The Amazon Echo Look is a combination of a virtual assistant and a style assistant. It gives you style advice, organizes your closet, shows you how you look from all angles, and provides feedback on what types of clothes fit your style. We got a chance to test out the device to see if it really helped our fashion game.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
iLife recently released the A7 robot vacuum. The A7 has a variety of cool features you want to see in a robot vac like multiple cleaning modes, different cleaning brushes, and WiFi connectivity. We decided to test out the iLife A7 and see how it compares to other robot vacuums.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Robot vacuums are awesome, but they can’t clean curtains, walls, and high places. The Shark S87 solves that problem by giving you a handheld vacuum and robot vacuum all in one system, so you can clean everything in your home. You can even use it to clean your car. Read more in our Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 with Hand Vacuum review.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
In the past, sous vide cooking was primarily reserved for fine dining restaurants and commercial food businesses. Over the last few years, home sous vide cooking has become more popular, as precision cooking devices like immersion circulators have become more affordable and accessible to consumers. Anova recently came out with the Nano, a home sous vide machine that costs $99. Here's what happened when we took it for a spin.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
The Ninja Foodi is an electric pressure cooker that is unique from others on the market because it can crisp, slow cook, pressure cook, sauté, and air fry foods. We wanted to find out if it can really make perfect French fries, fall-off-the-bone chicken with crispy skin, cheesecake, and other recipes you can make in standalone pressure cookers and air fryers, or if it’s just too good to be true. Here’s our Ninja Foodi OP 300 Review.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Ecovacs’ Deebot 711 looks just like a typical robot vacuum, but with features like room mapping, systematic cleaning, and Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, the device has a lot of features to offer at an affordable price. How does this little robot stack up against the competition? Read on to find out.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
We tested out the Honeywell RTH9585WF1004 Smart Color Thermostat for six months to evaluate its performance, ease of use, features, and its ability to serve as a money-saving device. Here’s our full review of the Honeywell Smart Color Thermostat.
| Reviews | August 23, 2019 |
Want a home security camera, but don't want to spend a ton of cash? No problem. Here are some of the best home security cameras you can buy at prices ranging from $20 to $200. Some of the models on the list can be used outdoors.
| Trash | July 11, 2019 |
Smart appliances offer extra perks beyond their basic functionality. But are these added features worth the extra cost? This guide discusses the pros and cons of smart appliances, and whether or not smart appliances have evolved to the point where they’re worth purchasing in 2019.
| Smart Home News | July 11, 2019 |
Got a pet hair problem? Pet hair can take over your home if you don't stay on top of it. We tested out several vacuums claiming to be great pet hair suckers. These five made the cut. Check out our list of the best pet hair vacuums to help you reduce that pesky pet fur in your house.
| Trash | July 10, 2019 |
Anyone who works a typical 9-to-5 job knows that sitting is the bane of their existence. Our bodies aren't made to withstand hours sitting at a desk, but labor in the age of computers often demands just that. Opting for one of the best office chairs is a practical and well-advised solution.
| Trash | July 8, 2019 |
It's pretty scary to think a thief would be brazen enough to walk right up and steal a device that can capture them in the act on camera. But video doorbell thefts are still occurring in several areas across the country. Here's what you should do in the event that your video doorbell is stolen.
| Smart Home Guides | April 11, 2019 |
Not all pressure cookers are created equally. The heat up time, consistency, durability, and quality are different across each model. The Instant Pot Lux is a baseline Instant Pot, and it's very affordable. How does the Lux stack up against other Instant Pots on the market? Read on to find out more.
| Smart Home Features | January 17, 2019 |
Because of the seasoning on cast-iron, and because the material is also prone to rust, you have to be careful when cleaning your cookware. Here's how to clean a cast-iron skillet with a soft brush, water, and oil.
| Smart Home | January 15, 2019 |
Although Amazon's Alexa has a lot of skills, there may be a few AI features the virtual assistant is still missing.
| Smart Home News | January 15, 2019 |
The Holidays are notorious for being quite a lot of work to prepare for, and making holiday dinners can be even more of a pain than holiday shopping. Are you hosting guests for the holidays this year? These holiday gadgets make for an easy, breezy meal. Check out our picks for the best holiday kitchen gadgets.
| Products | January 15, 2019 |
Electric bill getting you down? Unplug those halfhearted Christmas decorations, grab your family and friends, and check out these phenomenal holiday light displays from around the world. We have the dates, prices, and all the details for the best Christmas light displays. Eat your heart out Tim Taylor!
| Products | December 24, 2018 |
The light fixtures can have a huge impact on your home's design and aesthetic appeal. You can buy a variety of light fixtures online. Check out some of the weirdest looking chandeliers we found on Amazon.
| Smart Home News | December 1, 2018 |
If you purchase during Cyber Monday week, you can save as much as 50 percent on a vacuum cleaner, so that $200 model may cost you as little as $100. Cyber Monday and during cyber week are some of the best times to buy a robot, bagless, or cordless vacuum cleaner. Here are the best extended Cyber Monday deals on vacuums.
| Smart Home | November 30, 2018 |
Preparing a perfectly cooked Thanksgiving turkey is not exactly an easy feat. Sous vide turkey comes out moist and flavorful. There are several different ways to sous vide a turkey. Some of the methods are pretty painless, while others are probably more trouble than they’re worth. Here’s our favorite method.
| Smart Home Guides | November 19, 2018 |
At Digital Trends, we frequently test pressure cookers like the Instant Pot. We cook meats, side dishes, and desserts, and taste test these foods against those cooked using other methods. For this Turkey Day, we gathered some of our favorite Instant Pot and pressure cooker recipes.
| Products | November 13, 2018 |
With the holiday season approaching, you may be starting to make plans for Thanksgiving. Did you know you can cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in an Instant Pot? This means you can forget the oven. Just sit back, relax, and spend time with your loved ones while the Instant Pot does most of the work for you.
| Smart Home Guides | November 9, 2018 |
A raw cast iron pan doesn’t automatically come with a non-stick coating. You have to season your cast iron. While the process seems easy, it's also easy to mess up. Here's how to season a cast iron skillet, along with some seasoning tips and tricks, to get you getting the most out of your iron cookware.
| Smart Home Guides | October 9, 2018 |
Want to sculpt a specific part of your body? This 3D body scanner uses four million data points to create a 3D model of your body. It measures each part of your body, so you can hone in on your problem areas and measure the exact impact of your diet and workout routines.
| Smart Home Features | October 2, 2018 |
Want to make your Google Home speak two languages? More than half of the world's population can speak more than one language, and now your Google Home device, can, too. Whether you have a bilingual household or are learning a new language, here's how to make your Google Home bilingual.
| Smart Home Guides | September 6, 2018 |
At E3 2018, most people thought the trailer for 'Skyrim: A Very Special Edition' on Alexa was a joke. Surprisingly, however, you can actually play the game. Here's how to play the barebones titles on an Alexa-enabled device, in case you want to venture into the world of Skyrim hands-free.
| Smart Home Guides | June 29, 2018 |
Do you have smart appliances? Although smart appliances can make life much easier in many ways, some of their features seem dumb. From delayed starts to putting form over functionality, here are some complaints I have about so-called "smart" appliances.
| Smart Home News | June 14, 2018 |
How clean is your kitchen? You may be surprised to find out the types of bacteria that can hide in a kitchen that looks clean on the surface. Time to break out the disinfectant and check those spots on your appliances that you wouldn't normally think to clean.
| Smart Home Features | June 6, 2018 |
Walmart offers delivery, pickup, or both delivery and pickup options in many markets across the country. We decided to try out Walmart's Grocery Pickup service to see if we could get the same quality food and determine whether it was in fact a timesaver.
| Smart Home Features | May 25, 2018 |
Do you want to live like you're on 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' for a few days? Well, there's more to Airbnb than you might think. Check out some of the most lavish Airbnb rentals in existence, whether you're into renting your own private island or a Swedish castle.
| Smart Home News | April 16, 2018 |
Sous La Vide bags let you cook food in your washing machine; and yes, you can cook the food right along with your laundry.
| Smart Home News | November 21, 2017 |
Certain foods don't belong in a pressure cooker. You could ruin your machine, ruin your meal, risk fire or injury, or make someone sick.
| Smart Home News | September 18, 2017 |
Like DIY projects? You can make candles using a few random items that most people already have lying around the house.
| Smart Home Guides | June 8, 2017 |
The New York attorney general's office took legal action against a security company for failing to encrypt and protect consumer passwords.
| Smart Home News | May 23, 2017 |
A startup company called Houzeo wants to use technology to make it easier and cheaper for people to sell their own homes.
| Smart Home News | May 18, 2017 |