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Amazon is holding a devices event on February 26, here's what to expect
Alexa getting smarter is likely to be the star of the show, but our guess is some Echo products may accompany it.
Lawrence Bonk02.15.2025
Our favorite budget Roomba drops to a new record-low price in Amazon Presidents' Day sale
Pick up iRobot's Roomba Vac robot vacuum for a record-low price.
Sarah Fielding02.15.2025
iRobot's Roomba Combo vacuum and mop machines are more than 50 percent off right now
Wellbots is offering Roomba Combo vacuum and mop machines for anywhere from $160 to $410 off, depending on what model you pick.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.14.2025
The Ninja Swirl by Creami is conquering the hardest type of ice cream to make at home
With the new Swirl by Creami, Ninja is looking to conquer the final challenge of making ice cream at home: soft serve. And while the machine is a bit bulky, the results speak for themselves.
Sam Rutherford02.11.2025
8010080100Anker Eufy E20 review: A robot vacuum that transforms to do more
Kudos to Eufy for making a convenient, multi-purpose vacuum.
Valentina Palladino02.03.2025
The best smart LED light bulbs for 2025
Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.
Valentina Palladino01.31.2025
Amazon's AI lead says technical issues are holding back Alexa AI
Amazon has to overcome 'several technical hurdles' because it can roll out the new Alexa, according to The Financial Times.
Mariella Moon01.14.2025
Nintendo's goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March
Alarmo, Nintendo's smart alarm clock, will be available to purchase without a Nintendo Switch Online membership in March.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.14.2025
The best smart speakers for 2025
Here's a list of the best smart speakers you can buy, for every budget, plus tips and tricks on how to choose the right one for you.
Nathan Ingraham01.13.2025
The new robot vacuums that caught our eye at CES 2025
CES 2025 was filled with more than a few robot vacuums trying to do more than just clean floors, and these are some of our favorites.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.10.2025
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2025
Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Valentina Palladino01.10.2025
Anker made a solar beach umbrella, because of course
As part of its Solix line of home energy products, Anker is introducing the Solix Solar Beach Umbrella at CES 2025. It's a collapsible beach umbrella with solar panels and a USB-C port built-in.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.07.2025
New Bird Buddy smart garden products let you peek into the secret lives of pollinators
Bird Buddy announced a new brand, Wonder, at CES 2025 and two nature-focused products.
Cheyenne MacDonald01.07.2025
Honeywell Home’s new Matter device is an energy-efficient smart thermostat
Resideo announced a new Honeywell Home smart thermostat at CES 2025.
Cheyenne MacDonald01.06.2025
The best winter tech for 2025 to get you through the coldest months
These are the best gadgets to keep you warm through the cold winter, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Sarah Fielding01.03.2025
LG found a new job for your standing lamp
LG is introducing a new indoor gardening appliance at CES 2025 that's part lamp and part automated indoor garden.
Ian Carlos Campbell12.27.2024
Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell system that could unlock your door with Face ID
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is in the early stages of developing a device that could compete with the likes of Ring.
Cheyenne MacDonald12.23.2024
The best digital frames for 2025
You'd think making a good digital picture frame would be easy, but that's not the case. The market is positively littered with scads of digital photo frames and I can tell you that many of them are awful. These are the ones that are actually worth your money.
Nathan Ingraham12.16.2024
FTC warns that companies don't disclose how long connected devices will be supported
The US Fair Trade Commission published a paper that found 89 percent of connected devices do not detail how long the item will receive software support.
Anna Washenko11.27.2024
Apple could launch a smart home control center next year
Apple is rumored to be working on a new smart home product, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Anna Washenko11.13.2024