Apple could soon offer home security and monitoring service as it plans security camera foray

Apple is reportedly developing a home security and monitoring service to accompany its planned security camera, putting it in competition with Ring and Google.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     September 4

Govee’s new AI lighting lineup lets you build custom scenes with simple prompts

Govee has unveiled three new AI-enabled smart lighting products at IFA 2026, bringing automated light adjustments and customs scenes to indoor and outdoor spaces.

Pranob Mehrotra     September 4

Ugreen’s HomeAgent wants to make your smart home smarter without the cloud

Ugreen debuts its first AIoT lineup with HomeAgent, a local smart home hub that skips the cloud, plus a beefier MasterAgent MA100 for bigger AI jobs.

Rachit Agarwal     September 3

Anker’s new fabric printer will let you print custom shirts, totes, and hats at home

Anker previewed its first personal fabric printer at IFA 2026, combining DTG and DTF printing for custom shirts, totes, and hats at home. It's perfect for small sellers, offering professional garment printing.

Manisha Priyadarshini     September 3

Anker’s new MindBase wants to be the brain of your entire home security system

Anker's MindBase is a new AI-powered security hub that brings eufy cameras, sensors, and smart home devices together with local storage and no monthly fee.

Rachit Agarwal     September 3

Dreame’s new robot mower tackles the one job robotic mowers still can’t handle

Dreame unveiled the A4 AWD Pro Series at IFA 2026, a robot lawn mower built to tackle the one job other bots always skip: trimming right up to the edge.

Rachit Agarwal     September 3

I found 5 cleaning deals worth sweeping up this Labor Day

These five Labor Day cleaning deals include robot vacuums, cordless cleaners, and a handheld from Roborock, Dyson, Yeedi, and Shark.

Paulo Vargas     September 3

Anker’s new sleep speakers want to fix your nights without you wearing a thing

Anker Soundcore's new SleepLab and SleepLab Pro speakers use radar, sound, and light to help you sleep better while tracking your sleep at the same time.

Rachit Agarwal     September 3

I found 6 Labor Day kitchen deals that really cook

These six Labor Day kitchen appliance deals from Amazon and Best Buy include discounts on Ninja, Instant Pot, Cuisinart, and more.

Paulo Vargas     September 3

Best Buy has serious Labor Day discounts on these 6 appliances

Best Buy's Labor Day appliance sale has big discounts on refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Here are six deals worth considering.

Paulo Vargas     September 2

Roomba’s latest robot vacuums want to do almost everything for you

Roomba’s newest robot vacuums bring serious suction, smarter mopping, and docks that handle much of the dirty work for you.

Shimul Sood     September 2

Shelly’s first security camera avoids one annoying smart home trend

Shelly’s first security camera keeps the monthly fees optional, and that alone could make it worth a look.

Shimul Sood     September 2

Labor Day: Smarter Life Starts with the Right Tech Gift

This Labor Day, give someone a smarter way to enjoy everyday life. From portable entertainment to home security, these tech gifts combine practical features with a little fun.

C. Iverson     September 1

These 6 Labor Day smart home deals solve real problems

These six Labor Day smart home deals from Amazon and Best Buy include savings on Ring, Nest, eufy, Arlo, and Amazon Echo devices.

Paulo Vargas     September 1

Google just raised the price of Nest cameras and doorbells across the board

Google raised prices on nearly its entire Nest camera and doorbell lineup, with most devices costing $20 to $30 more starting immediately.

Manisha Priyadarshini     August 31

Roborock’s new robot vacuum can remove its own mops before cleaning carpets

Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum can leave its wet mop pads at the dock before moving onto carpet, while its dock handles much of the maintenance afterward.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     August 28

HIZERO thinks your vacuum cleaner may be doing too much

HIZERO's No Suction Technology rethinks hard-surface cleaning with a bionic polymer roller designed to handle wet and dry debris without conventional suction.

DT Staff     August 28

Ring’s new encryption hopes to solve surveillance fears without killing any smart features

Ring's new TAKE encryption becomes the default on all cameras starting in September, limiting what Ring itself and law enforcement can access from your footage.

Manisha Priyadarshini     August 26

Google Home finally fixes its clunky voice commands, but most users can’t get them yet

Google's August 20 Google Home update adds kelvin-precise light commands, better Spotify recognition, and two-step broadcasts, but there’s a catch.

Shikhar Mehrotra     August 21

X-Sense SC07 and SCO7W Review: Reliable, affordable, and peace of mind

The The X-Sense SC07 combo smoke and CO detector serves easy installation perk, reliable sensing, and real-time carbon monoxide readings without any subscription hassles or breaking your bank.

Ian Bell     August 20

Amazon is adding Alexa Plus to Fire TV devices without charging extra

Amazon is upgrading eligible Fire TV devices with Alexa Plus at no extra cost, and you do not need a Prime membership to get it.

S. Kumar Manglam     August 19

Cosori Iconic review: The best-looking air fryer your countertop deserves

Armed with a sleek metallic finish, the Cosori Iconic delivers a top-tier cooking experience and intuitive app controls. It's not cheap, but it's but it delivers plenty.

Andre Revilla     August 18

Apple is reportedly looking to expand its smart home lineup with smart displays, cameras, and updated HomePods

Apple appears to be preparing a much broader push into smart-home hardware, with several new products in development as the company looks to expand beyond the HomePod mini and Apple TV, according to a 9To5Mac report. The roadmap includes refreshed versions of both existing products, a new smart-home hub with a display, a larger HomePod […]

Moinak Pal     August 15

Lutron just made it easier to control your smart home without touching your phone

Lutron added Sonos Voice Control support to its Caséta smart home lineup, letting owners control lights, shades, and music hands-free by saying "Hey Sonos."

Shikhar Mehrotra     August 14

The best smart home gym equipment

Looking for the best smart home gym equipment? We tested the top connected fitness products, including smart bikes, treadmills, rowers, and AI-powered strength trainers.

Krittika Owary     August 13

Tineco Pure ONE Station 5 Pro review: A reliable kit that’s low on maintenace, high on conveniences

The Tineco Pure ONE Station 5 Pro combines a thoughtful design with quiet operation, decent battery life, and plenty of smart features that make it one of the best cordless vacuum picks in the price bracket.

Candace Iverson     August 11

My smart home experiment has reached its natural limit

The first device I added to my smart home was a light bulb. It seemed like the safest possible place to start. I could turn it on from anywhere, put it on a schedule, and eventually work it into routines with everything else. Then I tapped the button in the app and waited. The delay […]

Paulo Vargas     August 9

Google Home’s Interactive Storytime feature has me wondering who actually asked for this

Google Home's August update adds Gemini-powered Interactive Storytime, expanded camera brand support, and smarter timers.

Shikhar Mehrotra     August 5

Proxima wants to move blood tests into the home, and it has cleared an important early hurdle

Proxima promises 20-minute blood-count results from a finger prick, but its path into the home will depend on clear clinical evidence showing how it compares with conventional laboratory equipment.

Paulo Vargas     August 5

Remember Samsung’s Ballie home robot? It may finally be inching closer to reality

Leaked wireframe images reveal Samsung Ballie's companion smartphone app, showing camera streaming, room-specific controls, and home-mapping features.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 30

The US foreign-made robot crackdown is coming for future Roombas too

The US government’s foreign robot crackdown also cover foreign-made robot vacuums, putting future Roombas and competing models at risk of being blocked from US sale.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 30

The GOKO M6 Robotic Lawn Mower Brings Industrial Robotics to Modern Lawn Care

Choosing a robotic lawn mower isn't just about automation anymore. The best models don't just cut grass, they're built to tackle steep slopes, tricky yards and larger grounds with minimal effort. The GOKO M6 is a good example of how premium robotic mowers are making lawn care smarter, more capable, and easier to manage.

K. Owary     July 29

Apple’s long-delayed smart home plans may finally start to take shape this fall

Apple's long-rumored smart home push may finally be nearing launch, with Bloomberg reporting that a new home hub, refreshed Apple TV, and updated HomePod mini could roll out over the coming months.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 28

Top Smart Home Upgrades Worth Making Before Your Summer Break

A smarter home goes beyond security. Whether you're heading off on a vacation this summer or making the most of longer days outdoors, discover these EZVIZ devices designed to help you stay connected, simplify everyday home management, and enjoy greater peace of mind wherever life takes you.

K. Owary     July 24

EZVIZ Sets a New Benchmark for Battery Powered Home Surveillance

Modern homeowners expect more than motion alerts and clear video. From AI-powered detection and solar charging to advanced multi-lens monitoring, discover how EZVIZ is setting a new benchmark for battery-powered home security with solutions designed for every property.

K. Owary     July 23

Beatbot AquaSense X review: The pool cleaner for those that want to be pampered

Beatbot AquaSense X review: The pool cleaner for those that want to be pampered

Ian Bell     July 20

An unpatched Shark vacuum flaw could put your smart home at risk

A newly disclosed SharkNinja vulnerability could let attackers access robot vacuum cameras, home maps, and Wi-Fi passwords through an unpatched cloud security flaw affecting millions of devices.

Varun Mirchandani     July 20

Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch

The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.

Faiz Aly     July 13