Worried about someone sneaking into your home while you’re out and about? The TP-Link Tapo C100 can keep an eye on your domicile whenever you’re away, and it’s on sale today for a mere $15, down a steep 40% from its original $25 price tag. Equipped with motion detection and instant notifications, this 1080p-capable camera can warn you the moment it senses motion in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, or any other space in the cam’s field of vision. The Tapo C100 has a built-in siren and two-way audio, thus allowing you to scare off intruders as well as communicate with anyone nearby–perfect f ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Vaccums and mops well Applies scrubbing motion during mopping Self-emptying dustbin Matrix clean delivers deep cleaning Cons Can’t use self-emptying feature with mopping attachment Pet hair tends to ball up and prevent to debris from being sucked out of dustbin Runs over over cords Our Verdict The Shark Matrix Plus is a solid mid-range vacuum and mop that can effectively clean hard and carpeted floors. Price When Reviewed $699.99 Best Prices Today: Shark Matrix Plus Retailer Price $549 View Deal SharkNinja $699.99 View Deal Price comparison f ..read more

We’ve always had a soft spot for Amazon’s clock-packing Echo Dot, what with its eye-catching LED display that tells the time and shows the weather. Alas, the Echo Dot with Clock is reportedly ticking off its final minutes on Amazon’s shelves.  Amazon has decided to discontinue the Echo Dot with Clock, which is currently on its fifth generation, as reported by The Verge.  For now, the “Cloud Blue” version of the Echo Dot with Clock remains available, selling on Amazon for its list price of $59.99.  This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart speake ..read more

Need an assist from a robot vac that will clean the floors for you? Now that the Roomba j7+ is nearly half off at Amazon, it’s the best time to get your own helper. Down from an MSRP of $800, the iRobot Roomba j7+ can be purchased for $430, lower than its Prime Day price. First of all, this robovac is super easy to set up, and mapping your home will only take a few minutes. Once that’s done, you can start sending the robot out to clean the floors, picking which rooms you want it to enter, what areas you want it to avoid, and so on. You can even schedule jobs for particular parts of the day. W ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Outstanding coverage Endlessly configurable via mobile app Reasonably lightweight for easy maneuverability Cons Haphazard navigation History of cleaning operations seems broken App is rough around the edges Our Verdict The Wybot S2 robotic pool cleaner has its share of quirks, but when it comes to really cleaning the pool, it’s as effective as anything else on the market. Price When Reviewed $999 .99 Best Prices Today: Wybot S2 Retailer Price $999.99 View Deal Wybot $999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Produ ..read more

I had such high hopes for tvOS 18, the Apple TV software update due out this fall, that I bought a new Apple TV 4K streaming box just to take advantage of it. While tvOS 18 isn’t a major upgrade all around, it comes with a machine learning-powered dialog enhancer that could make a big impact in the Newman household. I’m often juggling the volume on our 2017 Apple TV 4K to avoid waking the kids after their bedtimes, so adding an extra oomph to dialogue without raising the overall volume sounds pretty appealing. The feature doesn’t work on pre-2021 Apple TVs—apparently they lack the computation ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely bright and endlessly configurable Posable light panels provide a huge amount of flexibility Matter support makes smart home integration a snap Cons Light quality is only OK Minor application bugs Requires a standard A/C connection (not low-voltage) Our Verdict This unusual, positionable smart floodlight positively pumps out light both white and color, but access to a nearby power outlet is required.  Price When Reviewed $149.99 Best Prices Today: Govee Outdoor Triad Flood Light Retailer Price $119.99 View Deal Govee $149.99 View ..read more

With its silky performance and razor-sharp video resolution, the Apple TV 4K has been my streaming box of choice for years, but it has some quirks that drive me up the wall.  For instance, why does the TV button on the Siri Remote send you to the Apple TV app rather than the main Apple TV Home Screen? What’s with those Apple TV+ video promos that start playing automatically, complete with sound? And don’t get me started on trying—fruitlessly—to pinpoint a particular moment in a video by clumsily swiping the remote’s navigation pad.  Luckily, you can nip these Apple TV 4K annoyances ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Measures your indoor air quality and triggers compatible smart thermostats to run your HVAC system’s fan as needed Tracks HVAC system’s air filter’s useful life and alerts when it needs to be replaced Filters are easy to install in a permanent sensor frame Sensor frame can provide early warnings of HVAC system problems Cons Proprietary filters ($22 each) are only available from Woosh Air Sensor frame left problem-causing gaps in our reviewer’s HVAC system’s filter slot Limited number of compatible smart thermostats HVAC system problem warnings are sent vi ..read more

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