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Blink Mini Review: Light on features, low on price
The Blink Mini is a small and affordable indoor security camera that doesn't stray too far from the competition offers. It's light on features and costs $35.
Amazon Smart Oven review: I just know my eyes burned for hours
The Amazon Smart Oven is the size of a medium-sized microwave, but is actually a four-in-one machine that works as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven and food warmer. For $250, you get all that plus a third-gen Echo Dot so you can use voice commands to start, pause and stop cooking.
Lenovo Smart Display 7 Review: Video calls for less
New to the smart display fold is the Lenovo Smart Display 7, which is now the smallest and most compact smart display in Lenovo’s portfolio. What’s sweet about it is the $100 price tag, though, there's more to Lenovo's budget-based offering than you might expect, despite the price.
Philips Hue Play review
Philips Hue Play synchronizes lighting with music, video, and games for a great entertaining effect. But it’s early days for this immersive tech, and we had some trouble with getting the parts to sync up seamlessly. Hue Play needs some fine-tuning before we can fully recommend it. Read our review to learn more.
Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro review: Your guardian awaits
The Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro is a solid addition to an already robust all-in-one home security solution that uses A.I. to intelligently protect your property.
Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro review: Purging pesky porch pirates
The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro wants to proactively protect your packages from theft with a wide field of view and proactive artificial intelligence.
Kangaroo Home Security review: Affordable, but there’s room for improvement
The Kangaroo Home Security System is an affordable, easy-to-set-up security system that excels in almost every area except its doorbell.
Samsung Jetbot Mop review: Do-si-doing the mopping routine
The Samsung Jetbot Mop is a dedicated mopping robot that looks interesting with its design, but also doubles as a handy handheld cleaner for walls and tiles.
Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool review: Convergence at its finest
The Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool replaces a fan, air purifier and humidifier, and works better than any of them individually.
Google Nest Cam (battery) review: The camera for anywhere around the home
Most cameras require a subscription to get access to advanced features. With the Google Nest Cam (battery), you get everything out of the box.
Reolink Argus 3 Pro review: The flexible indoor and outdoor camera
While you can technically use most outdoor security cameras indoors, few offer the same conveniences that the Reolink Argus 3 Pro has to offer out of the box.
LG CordZero A9 Kompressor Stick Vacuum Review: Always hungry, never bloated
When it comes to sucking up dirt and debris, the LG CordZero A9 Kompressor clearly has a huge appetite thanks to its large dustbin's ability to compress.
Lockly Vision Review: The Swiss Army knife of smart locks
The Lockly Vision smart lock and doorbell camera combo is pricey, but it has a lot of great features crammed into one device. Here's how well they all work.
Lockly Flex Touch review: An efficient starter lock that won’t break the bank
The Lockly Flex Touch delivers a premium smart lock experience, from setup to features, at a fairly low cost. Read on to learn more about this great smart lock.
Bissell SpinWave Robot Vacuum Review: A basic bot that cleans well
The Bissell Spinwave Wet and Dry Robot vacuum is a very basic robot vacuum that does everything you need it to.
Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) Review: The true smart home command center
More than just a smart display, the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) extends its reach with some new features that make it more of a convergent device.
LG CordZero ThinQ Robot Vacuum review: Eyes wide shut
It's one ambitious robot vacuum that's aiming to do more, but the LG CordZero ThinQ Robot Vacuum has some steep competition already in the space.
Amazon Echo Show 5 review: Not just a smart alarm clock
Amazon's entry-level Echo Show 5 is a great smart display with an aggressively low price. Place it on your bedside, but don’t call it a smart alarm clock.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) review: Growing up to set the benchmark
Amazon's smallest smart speaker has undergone a radical change, so will the Echo Dot's (4th Gen) new design be enough to garner attention over the competition?
Roborock S6 MaxV Review: It can find and avoid your socks
Worry less about leaving your robot vacuum to clean on its own. The Roborock S6 MaxV packs a pair of cameras to let it see its surroundings for better cleaning.
MYX II Plus fitness bike review: Watch out, Peloton
The MYXfitness MYX II Plus fitness bike is a worthy competitor to the other models on the market and it's also a pretty good deal. See why.
Amazon Echo Glow Review: A smart lamp for smart parents
Parenting just got a little easier, thanks to something you'd probably never suspect: a smart lamp. The Amazon Echo Glow can make getting kids out of bed or getting a less than attentive child's teeth brushed less of a struggle using dimmable colored lights and Alexa voice commands or the app.
Eufy RoboVac X8 review: When turbine action meets unavoidable collisions
The Eufy RoboVac X8 is hailed as one of the company's premiere products, but can it stand toe-to-toe with the likes of the mighty Roomba? Here's what we think.
Flo by Moen review: Plug leaks and save money
The Flo by Moen is a smart home water monitor that aims to protect homeowners from catastrophic water damage, encourage conservation, and save some money.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: New look, same outstanding results
Amazon takes a gamble on the new Echo (4th Gen) by changing it up with a totally new design. It's daring, but will it be enough to make consumers take notice?
Google Nest Doorbell (battery) Review: Beauty and brains in one package
The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) competes in a crowded space, but comes with intelligent alerts and a beautiful design to keep your front door safe.
Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell review: It’s very Apple
The Logitech Circle View Video Doorbell is designed specifically for Apple users and does not work with Android at all. That's a bold stance.
Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch review: Wi-Fi makes it even better
Eufy is entering the smart lock market. Will the Eufy Smart Lock Touch have what it takes to be a contender? Read our review.
Blink Outdoor review: It’s nothing new
The Blink Outdoor Camera can last upwards of two years on battery power. It's very similar to its predecessor, but is there more to it than just that?
Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro Review: Spot-on subject tracking
In the market for a feature-rich outdoor security camera? The Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro is packed with all kinds of bells and whistles. Here's our full review.
Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven Review: Fresh again
Most people love fried foods, but don't love what these fat-filled foods do to their waistlines. Ninja has an air-frying device that also serves as a countertop convection oven, a toaster oven, and a dehydrator. We tested out the small appliance to see how well it performed. Here's how it went.
iRobot Roomba i3 Plus review: Self-emptying that makes life easier
Robot vacuums are increasingly becoming more independent, requiring less intervention on our part. The iRobot Roomba i3 Plus does exactly that.
Dyson Omni-glide Review: You may want to ditch your Swiffer
If you don't like the idea of buying disposable pads for your Swiffer, then you'll be intrigued by how the Dyson Omni-glide can become a permanent replacement.
Liteboxer Review: Stimulating boxing workouts that keep you on your toes
Liteboxer packs many of the fundamentals of a boxing ring into one standup workout machine, but no touchscreen and a bulky design may impede your exercise.