ZDNet
A tech journalist preps for Spain by turning his home into a smart, leak-detecting, router-securing fortress, because insurers and burglars are apparently his travel companions.
The Verge
The Verge's podcast digs into why Philips Hue is the rare smart home product that doesn't make you wish you'd stuck with a dimmer switch.
The Verge
Matic raises robot vacuum price by $250 starting September 9th, citing skyrocketing component costs, but throws in free bags and a longer return window.
ZDNet
Eufy's Omni S2 robot vacuum mops so well it might make you forget about the smell of your dog's hair - and yes, it has a fragrance diffuser for that.
The Verge
Tony Fadell helped invent the iPhone, then got mad at his thermostat and reinvented that too, with mixed results but a top-tier screwdriver.
ZDNet
After years of testing 10 cameras, a reviewer argues wireless security cams have finally earned their spot - just don't forget the solar panel and a plan for where to put the damn thing.
The Verge
Because nothing says 'I love you, Mom' like a robot that pushes buttons for her, now on sale for the low price of $26.99.
Wired
Eve's third-gen Aqua smart water controller lets you irrigate your garden from anywhere, provided you don't mind a leaky, complicated gadget that replaces one hub with two AA batteries.
Wired
Della's $921 mini-split is cheap, smart, and mostly reliable - provided you're willing to spend $3,600 on installation and pretend the previous DIY disaster never happened.
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