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Apple HomeView is the latest gadget changing how you cook
Apple’s new smart display simplifies recipes for hands-free cooking, but food writers say it messes with their livelihoods.
Automatic cat feeders: The best tech to stop your 4 am wake-up call
Stop the early morning meows and keep your fur baby fed with these app-connected feeders that range from dry-kibble dispensers to mini-fridge wet food bots.
Apple Home Collection: Why they finally dropped their own smart home tech
After over a decade of relying on third parties, Apple is launching its own smart home gear alongside a new smart display to finally fix the user experience.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat: Why the OG Lite is a major W for your wallet
Skip the unnecessary tech gimmicks—this refurb deal is the ultimate low-key hack for leveling up your home heating setup.
Apple HomeView: Why this $299 smart display is a total vibe
Apple’s latest gadget isn't trying to replace your phone, but it might actually save your smart home setup.
Anthropic AI research warns of self-replicating 'worms' in smart devices
Researchers are sounding the alarm on small, open-source AI models that could potentially spread across your home appliances like a digital infection.
Apple enters the smart home AI race with new HomeView display
Apple is trying to convince us that our homes need more screens by leveraging AI to finally make smart devices actually usable.
Apple HomeView smart display: Everything you need to know
Apple is officially entering the smart display game with a gadget that looks like a giant, desk-mounted Apple Watch.
Apple TV 4K: New model adds Siri AI, Find My, and a hefty price tag
The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is getting a major internal upgrade with the A19 chip, but it’s going to cost you a pretty penny.
Tech gifts under $100 that are actually worth your money
Stop stressing about your holiday shopping list with these high-key useful gadgets that won't totally wreck your bank account.
LG MRGB95B: Why this $3,600 TV is a total L
LG’s new RGB LED TV gets bright, but between the wonky color accuracy and intense screen reflections, it's really just a solid case for buying an OLED instead.
Greenairy wants to fix your office air with smart plant towers
Two founders are using high-tech plant towers to scrub toxic gases from the air without the need for constant filter replacements.
Apple and LG: Leaked smart home gear is here
New leaks show an Apple-integrated thermostat and deadbolt, and it's giving major competition to the current smart home heavyweights.
Robot vacuums: Snag the best deals for October Prime Day
Tired of sweeping? These robot mop-vac hybrids are on sale now, and they're lowkey the ultimate chore-hack for your space.
Amazon Echo aux port control is being disabled for some users
Alexa's ability to play or pause audio via the 3.5mm line-in is ghosting users, and it's a major vibe check.
Auk Mini Indoor Garden: Score this viral herb grower for its lowest price
The OG smart planter just hit a record-low $199, and honestly, your apartment needs this main character energy.
Apple smart home camera rumor: The device that sees you but won't record
Apple is allegedly building a privacy-first security camera that turns your home activity into text alerts instead of actual video footage.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: The best early tech sales to shop now
Amazon is dropping early discounts on smart home gear, tablets, and vacuums ahead of its official October sale event.
June Oven shutdown: Why your smart home gear is basically a zombie
The June Oven just went dark, reminding us that when the cloud dies, your expensive tech loses its brain.
Levoit Vital Pet Pro: The air purifier that actually eats your pet's vibes
If your apartment is lowkey giving 'wet dog,' Levoit’s new $189.99 machine promises to clear the air and handle the fur situation.
Roborock robot vacuums are on sale for early Prime Day
Upgrading your floor game doesn't have to break the bank thanks to these early holiday deals on some of the best-tested tech.