Tag: home
Philips Hue bulbs and switches crash to record-low prices in Amazon’s secret sale
Philips Hue bulbs and lamps are the best smart lights around, but they’re usually some of the most expensive. That’s not always the case though, and right now Amazon is holding a secret sale that brings Philips Hue bundles down to record-low prices. If you’ve been thinking about adding Philips…
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I reviewed Nanoleaf’s first rope light, and there are 4 good reasons to skip it – fortunately, I’ve got the perfect alternative
I absolutely love smart lights for their convenience and versatility, to the point that I don’t use any non-smart lighting in my living room or bedroom in my day-to-day routine. I’m also a big fan of anything bright and colorful, so naturally, I’ve found myself drawn to some of the…
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Are Philips Hue Essential bulbs the cheap smart lights we don’t need?
There are some very interesting Philips Hue products on the way, including new Gradient Strips, Festavia string lights, and a Philips Hue Bridge Pro that can support up to 150 devices, but one rumored release has had me scratching my head – Philips Hue Essential. These appear to be slightly…
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‘Why should I give Google money?’ – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can’t blame them
Gemini is coming to Google Home, and during yesterday’s Made by Google event, we saw our first glimpse of an unreleased Google Nest speaker – a roughly spherical device with a colored light at the base, seen sitting on a table beside F1 driver Lando Norris. It’s about time too,…
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Google teases mysterious Nest smart speaker – and it looks like a HomePod Mini crossed with an Echo Dot
Google showcased new hardware at the Made by Google event This includes a mystery smart speaker we haven’t seen before It could materialize at an event in a few months The August 20, 2025, Made by Google event gave us plenty of new hardware to feast on – including (of…
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Can a robot vacuum effectively mop your floors, too? I’ve tested all kinds of hybrid robovacs, and here’s what I’ve found
Most modern robot vacuums don’t just vacuum your floors – they can also mop them for you. This type of robovac is sometimes referred to as a ‘hybrid robot vacuum’, and it’s increasingly difficult to find bots that don’t offer mopping these days. But how much should you focus on…
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