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TechHive’s next chapter: Smart home & cord-cutting coverage moves to PCWorld
Since 2017, TechHive has covered smart home tech with passion, authority, and the penetrating detail that DIYers demand. Today, we're announcing a new location for all that great content! Please check out the new home for TechHive on PCWorld.com.
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The best Cyber Monday video doorbell deals
Tell porch pirates to ply their trade elsewhere with these Cyber Monday deals on video doorbells.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on Philips Hue smart lights and bundles
Ready to jump into the Philips Hue smart light ecosystem? Check out some steep discounts on Hue bulbs, outdoor lights, table lamps, and more.
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Cyber Monday home security camera deals
There's no better time than Cyber Monday to enhance your home's security profile.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on streaming media players
Get your stream on with streaming video players from Amazon, Roku, and more.
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Black Friday deal: Protect your porch with a Nest Doorbell for 46% off
Google’s wired Nest Doorbell lets you greet visitors and keep an eye on packages, and it’s just $98 for Black Friday.
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Black Friday deal: Amazon’s Echo Dot can be yours for 54% off
At just $22.99, the Echo Dot is selling for its lowest price ever, but you’ll need to act fast.
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Black Friday deal: Scoop up an indoor Ring camera for just $29.99
Whether you’re getting your first Ring cam or adding another camera to your Ring system, this half-off Black Friday deal is too sweet to resist.
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Black Friday: Snag these glorious Govee string lights for 41% off
Guaranteed to jazz up your dreary back yard, Govee’s Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 are $70 off for Black Friday.
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FTC eyes smart home makers over software updates
Smart home manufacturers might be breaking the law by not saying how long they’ll support their products, an FTC working group says.
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iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max+ review: Convenience with compromises
A self-cleaning dock is a welcome upgrade, but the core cleaning leaves room for improvement.
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Amazon just revealed its biggest Echo Show smart display yet
Not only did Amazon revamp its wall-mountable Echo Show 15 with better audio and an improved camera, it also unveiled an even larger version of the display.
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The best robot vacuums of 2024
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
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Best home weather stations: Reviews and shopping advice
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist.
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Ambient Weather WS-4000 review: Familiar looks, same problem
This is a great weather station, but its less-than-accurate rain gauge leads us to conclude that haptic sensors are not the right technology for measuring rainfall.
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Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni review: Powerful cleaning, reasonable price
Boasting impressive suction power plus laser navigation, the Deebot N30 Omni cleans, empties its bin, and washes its own mops, all without breaking the bank.
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These are the best smart sprinkler controllers
Whether you’re motivated by water conservation, saving money, a drive to render every aspect of your home smart, or all the above, a smart irrigation controller will scratch that itch.
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Irrigreen Precision Sprinkler System review: Waste not, want not
There are a handful of upgrades to this radical new concept in lawn care that puts water precisely where you want it, but it still requires new pipes in the ground.
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Alexa, what happened to your big AI upgrade?
We were supposed to be previewing Alexa’s revamped AI smarts by now, but the promised update has yet to materialize.
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