Tag: smart home
Ecovacs’ new robovac speed-charges its battery while it’s cleaning its mop pads, so it never runs out of juice
Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is a new flagship robovac from Ecovacs Adds GaN fast-charging to top up battery whenever the bot pops to its dock Also boasts mechanical climbing for tall thresholds and a bagless dock Ecovacs has a new flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, and it’s all about…
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I’ve seen two game-changing stair-climbing robot vacs in action – there’s one clear winner in the race to the top
Eufy and Dreame have both announced stair-climbing robot vacuums at IFA The Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X both use independent arms and roller tracks to scale steps Eufy’s will go on sale ‘next year’, but Dreame’s is at concept stage You wait years for a robot vacuum that can…
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The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale, but there’s something you should know before you buy one
After weeks of tantalizing leaks, the Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale. The new smart lighting hub (in a fetching shade of graphite) is available to buy for $98.99 in the US and £79.99 in the UK, and details of its Australian launch are expected very soon. The…
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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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