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The best gifts for coffee lovers in 2024
We'll help you find the best gifts for coffee lovers this year. From insulated mugs to cold brew kits, we have gift ideas for all levels of caffeine consumption.
Billy Steele11.06.2024
Meater's Pro Duo keeps tabs on grill temps with two smart probes and Wi-Fi
Meater's latest smart cooking device comes with two probes and swaps Bluetooth for Wi-Fi.
Billy Steele11.01.2024
Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the smart home display will feature a small, square screen mounted on a base, 'making it reminiscent of the circular bottom of the iMac G4.'
Cheyenne MacDonald10.28.2024
Ecobee smart home users can now unlock Yale and August smart locks from its app
Ecobee’s app now integrates smart locks from Yale and August, enabling users to control their doorbell and lock from the same app.
Will Shanklin10.23.2024
A $105,000 robot arm nobody needs cooked me a delicious lunch
Moley Robotics wants to bring its $105,000 cooking robots to the home. Here's what it's like to dine at its table.
Daniel Cooper10.17.2024
Ooni's Karu 2 Pro pizza oven has app connectivity and a bigger window
Ooni has given its largest multi-fuel pizza oven a significant overhaul with three key improvements.
Billy Steele10.02.2024
Apple’s rumored smart display may arrive in 2025 running new homeOS
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says there are two versions in the works: a low-end display that will offer the basics, like FaceTime and smart home controls, and the high-end robotic variant that’ll cost upwards of $1,000.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.30.2024
The new Philips Hue Sync Box can keep up with your game console’s framerates
Signify launched a more future-proofed Philips Hue Sync Box, the company’s gizmo that plugs into your TV and creates a light show synced with your onscreen content. Unlike the original model from 2019, the upgraded box supports HDMI 2.1.
Will Shanklin09.07.2024
DTS built an AI-powered system to make dialog sound clearer
DTS reveals an AI-powered system to make dialogue sound clearer while watching TV. DTS Clear Dialogue uses an algorithm to raise human voices.
Lawrence Bonk09.04.2024
LG debuts its ThinQ ON smart home hub that comes with an AI voice assistant
LG has introduced a smart home hub called ThinQ ON that has the technology to control not just LG-branded appliances but also other smart home devices.
Mariella Moon08.29.2024
Ring refreshes its basic battery-powered doorbell with improved video
Smart home company Ring has launched a new update to the basic model in its battery-powered line, the Ring Battery Doorbell.
Anna Washenko08.22.2024
Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription
Anova will soon charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription. The company’s also removing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality from its first-generation cookers.
Lawrence Bonk08.20.2024
Meater's Pro XL uses four of its updated wireless probes to monitor your grill with WiFi
Meater is putting its updated wireless probes to use in a new smart grilling hub.
Billy Steele08.15.2024
Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device
Apple has reportedly assigned hundreds of employees wo work on a tabletop device that combines a rotating, iPad-like display with a robotic arm.
Kris Holt08.15.2024
The Google TV Streamer is a replacement for the Chromecast line
With the Google TV Streamer, Google finally has a proper set-top box for binging all your favorite shows and movie that also pulls double duty as a smart home hub.
Sam Rutherford08.06.2024
iRobot’s newest cleaning machine is the first to wash and dry its mopping pad for you
iRobot unveiled its most advanced and expensive robot vacuum yet on Tuesday, the (deep breath) Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock. The machine pushes technological barriers but costs a hefty $1,399.
Will Shanklin07.23.2024
ThermoWorks' RFX Meat wireless probe uses radio waves instead of Bluetooth to monitor food on the grill
ThermoWorks employs radio waves for a more reliable wireless meat probe on its new RFX line of grilling gear.
Billy Steele07.23.2024
The best smart displays for 2024
Here's what you need to know before buying a smart display, plus the best ones you can get now.
8010080100Weber Slate griddle review: A smash burger machine with clever features
Weber isn’t new to the griddle game, but the company’s second attempt is more refined with plenty of room for customization. The Slate is a great way to smash burgers, cook breakfast and so much more.
Billy Steele06.07.2024
8810088100Breville InFizz Fusion review: The bubble master
For those who can get enough bubbles in their drinks, Breville's InFizz Fusion machine is a wonderful though slightly pricey way of adding carbonation to almost anything.
Sam Rutherford06.04.2024