Tag: smart home
I am so tired of tech services subscription culture, and Blink’s Arc is the latest example
There was a time when you bought a gadget with a laundry list of features and capabilities, and they were available for the lifespan of that product. Today, you buy a tech gadget with the potential to do many things, but sometimes only if you pay an additional recurring fee…
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The Echo Dot Max is the Alexa+ speaker I’ve always dreamed of – but these 3 features would make it even better
When Amazon announced Alexa+, I was rather impressed with the demonstrations and immediately wanted a new flagship speaker to go with it. Seven months later, Amazon unveiled its new line of Alexa+ Echo speakers – the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio – and I was over the moon. The…
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I’m equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac’s vending machine-style mopping setup
Dreame Matrix10 Ultra can swap between three different mop pads Picks the style best suited to the task or room it’s cleaning Also has three cleaning solutions, including one for wood and one for pet odors Robot vacuum mopping tech is getting ever more advanced, but Dreame’s new bot has…
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Amazon just unveiled 4 new AI-powered, Echo speakers – here’s the full lineup and how much they cost
Amazon has four new Echo speakers for your consideration They are the Echo Studio, the Echo Dot Max, and two Echo Shows All of these speakers come with Alexa+ out of the box Having announced the upgraded Alexa+ AI assistant earlier this year, Amazon has now revealed four shiny new…
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The four-star Ring Video Doorbell Pro tumbles to a record-low price
Buying one of the best video doorbells will not only improve your security but also provide a more convenient way to manage visitors to your home. If you’re looking for a fantastic wired option, then I’d like to point you in the direction of this Ring Video Doorbell Pro at…
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I’m a smart home tech editor, and these are my 3 favorite cheap video doorbells – with no sneaky subscription fees
Video doorbells are handy for both security and convenience, and they don’t have to be expensive. There are some great options around for under £100 / $150 / AU$200, with high resolution cameras, well-designed apps, and advanced features like package-detection all at your fingertips. But which ones can you trust…
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