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4 things I loved about the world's first robovac with a mechanical arm – and 3 that need work
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Roborock Saros Z70 can tidy up as well as vacuuming, and while it has big potential it's not quite there yet.

Nanoleaf's new indoor and outdoor smart lights are its funkiest designs to date
By Cat Ellis published
You can always rely on Nanoleaf for cool smart lighting, and the Rope Light and Solar Garden Lights look stunning.

I test robot vacuums for a living, and this new bot has the best mopping system I've seen
By Ruth Hamilton published
The newly unveiled Deebot X9 Pro Omni promises less gunk and less smearing.

If the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is too expensive, this new budget-friendly alternative from WiZ could be exactly what you need
By Cat Ellis published
The WiZ HDMI Sync Box is less than half the price of Philips' box, and comes with a light strip included.

Google ends support for older Nest thermostats – and will stop selling new models in Europe completely
By David Nield published
These latest decisions from Google highlight the perils of trying to keep a smart home running.

Got Philips Hue lights? This new customizable button could make them even smarter
By Cat Ellis published
There's a new version of the miniature controller launching soon.

Roku's new wireless security cameras will guard your home for up to two years on a single charge
By Cat Ellis published
Weatherproof cameras that let you watch over your home from your phone or TV.

This Tie Fighter stand for the Echo Dot lets your Alexa smart speaker join the dark side
By Jacob Krol published
Amazon just dropped a Tie Fighter Stand for the Echo Dot, and a number of items from Star Wars Celebration 2025 are now up for order.
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