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A $105,000 robot arm nobody needs cooked me a delicious lunch
Moley Robotics wants to bring its $105,000 cooking robots to the home. Here's what it's like to dine at its table.
Daniel Cooper10.17.2024
The best digital frames for 2024
You'd think making a good digital picture frame would be easy, but that's not the case. The market is positively littered with scads of digital photo frames and I can tell you that many of them are awful. These are the ones that are actually worth your money.
Nathan Ingraham10.02.2024
Ooni's Karu 2 Pro pizza oven has app connectivity and a bigger window
Ooni has given its largest multi-fuel pizza oven a significant overhaul with three key improvements.
Billy Steele10.02.2024
Apple’s rumored smart display may arrive in 2025 running new homeOS
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says there are two versions in the works: a low-end display that will offer the basics, like FaceTime and smart home controls, and the high-end robotic variant that’ll cost upwards of $1,000.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.30.2024
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Valentina Palladino09.26.2024
The best smart speakers for 2024
Here's a list of the best smart speakers you can buy -- for every budget -- plus tips and tricks on how to choose the right one for you.
Nathan Ingraham09.23.2024
The new Philips Hue Sync Box can keep up with your game console’s framerates
Signify launched a more future-proofed Philips Hue Sync Box, the company’s gizmo that plugs into your TV and creates a light show synced with your onscreen content. Unlike the original model from 2019, the upgraded box supports HDMI 2.1.
Will Shanklin09.07.2024
DTS built an AI-powered system to make dialog sound clearer
DTS reveals an AI-powered system to make dialogue sound clearer while watching TV. DTS Clear Dialogue uses an algorithm to raise human voices.
Lawrence Bonk09.04.2024
LG debuts its ThinQ ON smart home hub that comes with an AI voice assistant
LG has introduced a smart home hub called ThinQ ON that has the technology to control not just LG-branded appliances but also other smart home devices.
Mariella Moon08.29.2024
Ring refreshes its basic battery-powered doorbell with improved video
Smart home company Ring has launched a new update to the basic model in its battery-powered line, the Ring Battery Doorbell.
Anna Washenko08.22.2024
Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription
Anova will soon charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription. The company’s also removing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality from its first-generation cookers.
Lawrence Bonk08.20.2024
Meater's Pro XL uses four of its updated wireless probes to monitor your grill with WiFi
Meater is putting its updated wireless probes to use in a new smart grilling hub.
Billy Steele08.15.2024
Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device
Apple has reportedly assigned hundreds of employees wo work on a tabletop device that combines a rotating, iPad-like display with a robotic arm.
Kris Holt08.15.2024
The Google TV Streamer is a replacement for the Chromecast line
With the Google TV Streamer, Google finally has a proper set-top box for binging all your favorite shows and movie that also pulls double duty as a smart home hub.
Sam Rutherford08.06.2024
iRobot’s newest cleaning machine is the first to wash and dry its mopping pad for you
iRobot unveiled its most advanced and expensive robot vacuum yet on Tuesday, the (deep breath) Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock. The machine pushes technological barriers but costs a hefty $1,399.
Will Shanklin07.23.2024
ThermoWorks' RFX Meat wireless probe uses radio waves instead of Bluetooth to monitor food on the grill
ThermoWorks employs radio waves for a more reliable wireless meat probe on its new RFX line of grilling gear.
Billy Steele07.23.2024
The best smart plugs in 2024
To find out which smart plug you should invite into your connected home, we tested ten, using Alexa, Siri and the Google Assistant.
Amy Skorheim07.10.2024
The best smart displays for 2024
Here's what you need to know before buying a smart display, plus the best ones you can get now.
The best air purifier for 2024
The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.
Amy Skorheim06.10.2024
8010080100Weber Slate griddle review: A smash burger machine with clever features
Weber isn’t new to the griddle game, but the company’s second attempt is more refined with plenty of room for customization. The Slate is a great way to smash burgers, cook breakfast and so much more.
Billy Steele06.07.2024