Apple’s first smart display is coming in 2025: Here’s how it’ll work
Apple is expected to unveil a bunch of new products in the first quarter of 2025, including an M4 MacBook Air refresh, the exciting iPhone …
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Best Echo Dot deals for October 2024
There are Echo Dot deals all the time at Amazon. That is obviously a big part of the reason why it’s the single best-selling Alexa …
We tested 52 different smart light bulbs to find the best ones
If you want to brighten things up in your home and instantly change your decor based on your mood, smart light bulbs are the best …
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Generation) review: There’s no better smart thermostat
Nest is finally back. The original Nest Learning Thermostat was a huge moment in the smart home. It took the classic, ugly, dumb thermostat, and …
I hope Apple builds the AI humanoid robot of my dreams
When I saw the $16,000 Unitree Robotics G1 above, I quickly fantasized about AI humanoid robots of the future. I said I’d love to have …
4 years later, this is still my favorite smart lock for any home
Over the past four years, I’ve tested dozens of different smart locks while reviewing products for BGR. There are so many great options out there …
I’d gladly spend $16,000 on a humanoid AI robot to do all my chores
The arrival of generative AI products like ChatGPT has made many people realize the imminent dangers of AI. Not everyone worries about cataclysmic events caused …
You should get a Ring Video Doorbell even if you hate smart home gadgets – here’s why
No one could blame you for hating smart home tech, and it doesn’t make you a Luddite. Despite how mature that market is, it’s still …
Google’s blazing-fast Nest Wifi Pro is the best mesh system you can get right now
Google’s Nest Wifi Pro mesh wireless routers are popular for so many reasons. They’re ultra-fast thanks to cutting-edge antenna tech and Wi-Fi 6E support, and …
Roomba Combo j7+ is the perfect alternative to the pricey j9+
The Roomba Combo j7+ is easily one of the smartest robot vacuums iRobot has ever made. It’s a powerful autonomous vacuum and mop with all …
iRobot has so many new models, but the Roomba s9+ is still my top pick
It goes without saying that iRobot is one of the biggest names in the robot vacuum market. So many of the company’s Roomba robot vacuums …
Google’s 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat leaks ahead of Pixel 9 event
Google will hold its Made by Google press event in a couple of weeks. With four Pixel 9 models in the pipeline, the new phones …
I’m having way too much fun playing with Govee Curtain Lights
Govee makes tons of different smart home products. But some might say that Govee is best known for all the different smart lighting solutions it …
roborock Qrevo Master is like nothing you’ve seen before, and it’s $500 off for Prime Day
There’s a new breed of premium robot vacuum and mop combo devices that has finally breathed some life into the somewhat stagnant market. For years, …
This Blink camera sale has the best smart home deals of Prime Day
Amazon’s big Prime Day sale is underway with so many great deals. And BGR Deals readers have been saving on tons of different popular products. …
eufy Smart Lock C33 is the lock I’ve been searching for, and it’s $99.99 ahead of Prime Day
There are so many great options out there for smart locks if you want a new deadbolt. If all you want is a handle, however, …
This mysterious AI-powered device might be Apple’s most exciting new release of 2024
Fans of the Apple TV hardware still have to wait for an upgrade, and if you think you’re getting a TV box that can support …
MyQ smart garage opener has become controversial, but I still recommend it
The MyQ smart garage door opener has become somewhat controversial following Chamberlain’s recent decision to remove many smart home integrations that users relied on. And …
Narwal Freo X Ultra review: 6 things I love, and 2 big problems
I have personally tested more than 200 different robot vacuums during my time at BGR. Needless to say, it takes a lot to impress me …
I ditched Arlo for good and switched to these battery cameras
Ever since late 2022, my main home security camera setup has been a Reolink NVR system. I’m very happy with it. I have cameras set …
Litter-Robot 4 review: A luxury toilet for your cat
We love our pets, but they can be messy. Cats, of course, are among the cleanest pets to have — they have instincts related to …
Google Nest WiFi is the best mesh wireless system you can get today
The Google Nest WiFi mesh wireless system is among the most popular options out there right now. There are several different configurations available, but the …
An Echo Show smart display is a must-have upgrade for Alexa fans
Some people find the current state of smart home tech way too overwhelming to bother with. Then, at the other end of the spectrum, we …
Roomba Combo j9+ has everything other iRobot models are missing
I have been testing robot vacuums for about a decade now. In that time, I’ve tried well over 100 different models. If you’ve read my …
These are the only Roomba vacuums you should consider right now
When it comes to iRobot’s Roomba lineup, two things are certain. First, it would be difficult to argue that Roomba robot vacuums are anything but …
5 smart thermostats under $100 that work with Alexa
When it comes to controlling the HVAC systems in my home, I needed a smart thermostat with Alexa. That’s part of the reason I got …
The powerful Roborock S8+ robot vacuum does things Roomba can’t
Roborock started as something of a budget brand, but that quickly changed. These days, Roborock is best known for making some of the best and …
