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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
Eufy Omni S2 robot vacuum cleaning oats off hard floor
Eufy Omni S2 review: a premium robot vacuum with performance to match its price tag

By Alistair Charlton Published

Eufy has taken the excellent mopping performance of the Omni S1 and paired it with vastly improved vacuuming to create one of the best robovacs I've tested.

Robot Vacuums
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro.
Rogue update bricks Philips Hue devices, but you can get a free replacement

By Alex Blake Published

Philips Hue is offering free replacement Hue Bridge Pro devices after they were bricked by a software update.

Smart Home
The Google TV Streamer interface next to the Google Home Speaker
Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV Streamer

By Rowan Davies Published

The Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.

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Smart Speakers
Split image of EZVIZ EP4 internal screen, external camera, and screengrab of footage in app
The EZVIZ EP4 is a great security cam for renters, with one significant drawback

By Cat Ellis Published

A super-sharp 4K security camera that fits right into your existing peephole — if you don't mind getting notifications when it sees your own face.

Home Security
Blink Outdoor 2K+ security camera mounted on wall
I tested the Blink Outdoor 2K+ — an affordable security camera with great battery life, but a catch

By Chris Price Published

The latest iteration of Amazon's tough little cam offers very impressive battery life, but its Sync Module Core no longer allows you to connect USB storage.

Home Security
Ecovacs T90 Pro Omni on hardwood floors with hair
For a brand that made robot vacuums accessible, my faith in Ecovacs is shaken after using the Deebot T90 Pro Omni

By Lucy Scotting Published

I used the Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni in my pet-friendly home for three months and I wasn't impressed. Here's how it fared.

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Robot Vacuums
Google Home Speaker
Google is working on fix for Home Speaker voice assistant delays

By Rowan Davies Published

The new Google Home Speaker is already facing its share of early issues, but the company says a fix is on the way.

Smart Speakers
Amazon Echo on a table
Don't panic, but one family seems to have a haunted Amazon Echo speaker

By David Nield Published

The new and improved Alexa+ seems to have got a bit too expressive in a counting task.

Smart Speakers
Google Home Speaker
Early Google Home speaker unboxing reveals an unpopular design choice

By David Nield Published

According to an early look at the new Google Home Speaker, there's a controversial choice regarding the power cable.

Smart Speakers
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