These products promise practical home upgrades, including control and safety sensors that don’t require setup, a self-charging lock, and blinds that automatically block the sun from your eyes.

CES 2026’s second day was all about hands on time with new tech. From Lego’s most ambitious play experiment yet to assistive ...

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As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Expensive upfront costs Fundamentally alters your home. There are a lot of different reasons why you might want a whole-home backup battery. Perhaps you lose power frequently. You might be expecting ...

The recently announced Viture Pro smart glasses are a nice upgrade in brightness and clarity over the original model. I’ve been testing them for several weeks and was pleasantly surprised to find a ...

Have you bought a new refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or other big appliance in the past few years? If so, there’s a good chance it can connect to the internet through your WiFi network. There ...