Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni review: The best you can get, for now
Robotic vacuums are improving at breakneck speeds. Just a few months ago, Ecovacs launched the Deebot X8 Pro Omni, but now it’s already back with …
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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 …
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni review: The best robotic mopping can get…for now
There was a time when robotic vacuums competed more on features than performance, when all of the flagship models started to add convenience-related features like …
Best Echo Dot deals for April 2025
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 …
Are Roomba robot vacuums still worth it in 2025, with all the other options out now?
Despite how long it has been on the scene, iRobot’s Roomba brand is still among the best of the best in the robot vacuum market. …
Roborock’s highly anticipated robot vacuum with an arm is now available for pre-order
Unveiled at CES 2025, Roborock’s innovative robot vacuum with an arm, Saros Z70, is now available as a pre-order bundle in the US store. According …
How to add smart home features to all the dumb stuff in your house
It’s pretty crazy that, after all this time, most smart home solutions are still clunky and overcomplicated. I test smart technology for a living and …
Yeedi S14 Plus robot vacuum review: A new mop king takes the crown
Unveiled at CES 2025, Yeedi’s latest flagship robot vacuum and mop is now available in the US. The new Yeedi S14 Plus model greatly improves …
eufy Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum & mop is like nothing you’ve seen before
Anyone who follows BGR and reads our reviews knows that I’ve tested and reviewed a whole lot of robot vacuums in my day. In fact, …
Our favorite midrange robot vacuum & auto-washing mop has a sleek new look
One of the best things that happened to robot vacuums over the past couple of years is the advent of the auto-washing mop. Now, don’t …
Roborock Saros 10R review: Roborock’s thinnest model is also its best
At CES 2025, Roborock announced three new robot vacuums. One of them, the Saros Z70, featured a foldable robotic arm that can deploy to clean …
Samsung Ballie might be the coolest AI robot we see at CES 2025
Samsung’s playful Ballie AI robot made an appearance at CES 2025, reminding us how cool such a smart home device might be. It also reminded …
Face ID could give Apple the best video doorbell on the planet
When Apple launched the first Face ID device, the iPhone X, I said it was the start of a world where seamless, perpetual, passive authentication …
Apple’s first smart display might launch much later than expected
Reports last month said that Apple would introduce a wall-mountable smart display for the home as soon as March 2025. The device would look like …
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 …
Kuo: Apple smart home camera and AirPods with health features coming in 2026
We’ve heard for quite a while that Apple is working on AirPods models that pack additional health features beyond the hearing health features that it …
Prime Day Yeedi robot vacuum deals: Best new models are up to $400 off
There are still so many people out there who think of iRobot’s Roomba models as the best robot vacuums in the business. Some Roomba robots …
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 …
