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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.

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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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
A Tapo C660 Kit security camera mounted on a wooden pole

TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit review: an affordable security camera that doesn't need a subscription

By Nico Arboleda Published

There’s a lot to love with this bang-for-the-buck security camera, with onboard storage and features usually found in more expensive offerings — but only Alexa is fully supported.

Home Security
The Google Home Mini speaker on a coffee table and the Next Hub on a bedside table

Google rolls out Gemini Live to older smart speakers and displays

By Rowan Davies Published

Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.

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Smart Speakers
The Ring Peephole Camera 2K mounted on a grey door underneath the number 24

Ring's new Peephole Camera 2K is perfect for renters, with no DIY necessary

By Carrie Marshall Published

Ring has updated its Outdoor Camera and Peephole Camera with 2K resolution and 6x enhanced zoom.

Home Security
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000 robot lawn mower

5 questions to ask before choosing a robot lawn mower, according to a lawnbot exec

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Lawnbots can be confusing — here's a simple way to narrow down your options, so you end up with the right model for you.

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The Philips Hue Sync Screen mounted to a TV

Philips Hue is rumored to be launching a camera-based TV lighting sync system

By Rowan Davies Published

Philips Hue could launch a new camera gadget for TV backlight syncing at IFA 2026.

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Google Pixel Tablet at Google I/O

A new Google Home Display may be incoming, but what we really need is a revamped Pixel Tablet

By Cat Ellis Published

A new Home Display sounds intriguing — but I’ll be disappointed if Google gives us another stationary screen instead of a movable AI hub.

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Smart Home Hubs
IKEA Halloween lights set up on table at night

Halloween in July? IKEA has launched its Halloween decor frighteningly early

By Cat Ellis Published

It might still be the middle of summer, but it's never too early to start getting ready for spooky season — especially when the decorations are this cute.

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