All articles tagged with #home tech
PCMag offers 10 practical ways to repurpose an aging smartphone, from a DIY security camera and a kid-friendly device to a dedicated gaming system, a video chat hub, a wireless webcam, a bedside alarm clock, a backup TV remote, an e-book reader, a media player, and even an emergency 911 device (4G required).
A roundup of more than 20 devices and services—ranging from meditation apps and sleep trackers to kitchen robots and robot vacuums—designed to support common New Year’s resolutions for health, focus, budgeting, and productivity, with brief notes on price and standout features for items like Headspace, Kindle, Amazfit Active 2, Apple Watch SE 3, Thermomix TM7, Oura Ring 4, Echo Show 15, Peloton membership, and more.
CES 2026 showcases innovative home tech, including wireless smart locks that never need recharging, faster washer-dryer combos, laundry-folding robots, advanced smart lighting, cordless vacuums, stair-climbing robot vacuums, easy-to-install water leak detectors, allergen detection devices, ultrasonic chef's knives, smart refrigerators with barcode scanners, and self-emptying pool cleaners.
The article explains how to convert an old TV into a smart mirror, providing a DIY guide for repurposing outdated technology into a functional smart home device.
The article highlights the week's notable tech and gadget releases, including McIntosh's special-edition amplifier, new smart speakers from Google and Amazon, updated smart home devices from Nest, and innovative audio gear from Fosi Audio and Fiio, showcasing advancements in home entertainment and personal audio technology.
Govee's new Floor Lamp Pro and Floor Lamp 2 offer unique and vibrant lighting options for your home, with the Pro featuring a Bluetooth speaker and more preset scenes, while the Lamp 2 supports Matter integration and has a lighted base. Both lamps use upgraded RGBICWW LED strips for better color and brightness, making them excellent choices for adding ambiance to any room.
CES 2024 showcased a range of innovative home tech products, including Reencle's countertop composter, Oro's AI-powered dog nanny robot, Weber's Summit FS38X Smart Grill, Kohler's E930 Bidet Seat with voice control, ColdSnap's ice cream dispenser, Samsung's Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI robot vacuum cleaner, and Seer Grills' Perfecta vertical oven. These products offer advanced features such as smart composting, AI-powered pet care, infrared grilling, voice-controlled bidets, rapid ice cream making, AI-based stain detection and cleaning, and AI-powered vertical cooking, demonstrating the latest advancements in smart home technology.
The Verge has compiled a 2023 home tech holiday gift guide featuring a range of smart home gadgets and other items that can enhance the living experience. The gift ideas include smart plugs, a slim kettle, a pet feeder, a smart oven, a TV that doubles as a painting, a cordless vacuum, a smart thermostat, a book on decluttering, a Sonos-connected smart speaker, an alarm clock, a video doorbell, a smart display, LED strip lights, a meat thermometer, a smart lock, smart lights, a robot vacuum, a Wi-Fi router, a tablet, a smart sprinkler controller, modular light panels, a power strip, a fragrance plug, a portable blender, long-lasting roses, and an espresso machine.
Amazon is offering up to 45% off on Shark home tech devices, including robot vacuums, vacuums, and air purifiers. Some notable deals include the Shark HE402 air purifier, capable of purifying air in spaces up to 1000 square feet, the Shark WS633 WANDVAC System, a lightweight cordless stick vacuum with powerful suction, and the Shark ION robot vacuum AV751, which can be controlled through voice commands and a smartphone app.