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This tiny, $21 camera is everything you need for an effective home security setup — including 2K footage and night vision

By Alex Whitelock Published

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Don't miss this Blink Mini 2K deal at Best Buy if you're looking for a cheap and effective home security setup.

Home Security
RunStar 4E Body Scale
My whole family used the RunStar 4e Body Scale, and this affordable scale is great for weight — but let down by inaccurate body composition

By Paul Hatton Published

The RunStar 4E Body Scale is a basic smart body scale that measures over 20 different metrics. Accurate performance is sketchy, although the core measurements of weight and BMI are accurate.

Smart Scales
Hue Omniglow lightstrip held in a hand
A new lightstrip has leaked on the Philips Hue website, and we suspect we know what it is

By Carrie Marshall Published

Hue has mentioned a new Play Pro lightstrip for TVs that isn't currently available to buy. Could it be a TV Omniglow?

Smart Lights
The Robot Vacuum X20 Max from Xiaomi in a hallway with a tiled floor.
I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works

By Dashiell Wood Published

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.

Robot Vacuums
Person relaxing in hammock on beach, looking at home security app on phone
Our security expert explains how to protect your home when you're on vacation

By Chris Price Published

Sunscreen, beach towel... security camera? Make sure your home is properly protected and enjoy peace of mind when you're sipping cocktails on the beach.

Home Security
Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum in reviewer's home
The US government is banning foreign-made robot vacuums — so what does it mean for you?

By Carrie Marshall Published

The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

Robot Vacuums
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower
These are the tech advances, and the trends, making robot mowers mainstream

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Exclusive Thanks to big leaps in technology over the past couple of years, robot lawn mowers are on the march.

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Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum in reviewer's home
What's stopping robot vacuums from going mainstream? I grilled execs from five of the biggest brands to find out

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Insights from Roborock, Roomba, Dreame and more.

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Robot Vacuums
We loved the Narwal Flow 2 in our review — now this 'smart clean' robot vacuum flagship is $400 off

By Alex Whitelock Published

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Looking for a premium robot vacuum? This Narwal Flow 2 deal saves you $400 on one of our favorite models of 2026.

Robot Vacuums
Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum holding a cloth
I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the big brands have cooking

By Ruth Hamilton Published

With sweeping, vacuuming and mopping pretty much nailed, what's next in robovacs?

Robot Vacuums
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