The Verge
Apple's first smart display, the HomeView, isn't even out until November 13th, but Amazon is already knocking $10 off - because nothing says 'revolutionary' like a pre-launch discount.
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.
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.
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.
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