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The best robot vacuum for 2024
Robot vacuums are available at many price points today, and some of them can even mop in addition to vacuum. These are the best robot vacuums you can buy today.
Valentina Palladino11.27.2024
FTC warns that companies don't disclose how long connected devices will be supported
The US Fair Trade Commission published a paper that found 89 percent of connected devices do not detail how long the item will receive software support.
Anna Washenko11.27.2024
The best smart scales for 2024
Smart scales can make it easier for you to keep track of your weight and overall health over time. These are our favorite smart scales on the market right now.
Daniel Cooper11.26.2024
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024
Here's a list of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can buy, and advice on how to choose the right one for you.
Daniel Cooper11.25.2024
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
Gone are the days of being forced to spend more than $500 on a robot vacuum. Here are the affordable robot vacuums you can get right now.
Valentina Palladino11.21.2024
Apple could launch a smart home control center next year
Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart home product, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Anna Washenko11.13.2024
The 9 best gadgets for your pets
Find the latest and best gadgets for your pets, chosen by experts at Engadget.
Engadget11.08.2024
Siri might ignore commands spoken in Apple commercials soon
Voice assistants have a reputation for finicky activation, such as responding to their prompts that are spoken in an ad. Apple may have a fix for that in the works.
Anna Washenko11.08.2024
Blink's new Sync Module XR extends wireless range far beyond the standard version
The Blink Sync Module XR is now available for purchase. The device increases the wireless range for the Outdoor 4 security camera by up to 400 feet.
Lawrence Bonk11.07.2024
Matter’s latest version will try to smooth out the smart home platform’s rough edges
Matter 1.4, the latest version of the beleaguered open smart home standard, is now available. Its Enhanced Multi-Admin feature aims for better interoperability between device ecosystems.
Will Shanklin11.07.2024
The 6 best cordless vacuums for 2024
Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.
Valentina Palladino11.06.2024
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
Alexa's next incarnation isn't working as well as Amazon executives hoped it would be by now.
Danny Gallagher11.02.2024
Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the smart home display will feature a small, square screen mounted on a base, 'making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4.'
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
Ecobee smart home users can now unlock Yale and August smart locks from its app
Ecobee’s app now integrates smart locks from Yale and August, enabling users to control their doorbell and lock from the same app.
Will Shanklin10.23.2024
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
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