IKEA’s upgraded donut lamp is already my favorite smart home device of the year — here are 5 reasons why

I can’t stop thinking about IKEA’s new Varmblixt smart lamp, and these are the 5 reasons I seriously want to upgrade.
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Tineco has released a wet-dry vacuum that’s as nimble as a stick vac

The FLOOR ONE i7 Fold maneuvers like a dream.

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Dreo’s new fan blasts out an ultra-refreshing, fine mist – I could have stood in front of it all morning

The TurboCool series of misting fans achieved the impossible: it perked me right up on day four of CES.

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I can’t stop thinking about these affordable IKEA speakers that look like art

Of everything I saw at CES, it’s these speakers that I want the most.

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Do I need a dehumidifier? Here’s exactly what they can help with

Dehumidifiers can help tackle all kinds of damp, condensation and humidity – here’s how.

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The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.
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Ecovacs wants to make self-clean window-bots happen, but I don’t think they’re going to happen

I’m not sure my window bot really needs its own tiny washing machine.

The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp

The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start – here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.

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Should you upgrade to Gemini for Home? Tread carefully – some users are still reporting major bugs and problems

Users who’ve made the jump to Gemini on their smart home are reporting several issues with functionality.

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Segway Navimow has finally created a compact robot mower that’ll treat your lawn with the meticulous care it deserves

Segway Navimow claims its new bot can create perfect stripes without ever getting stuck or churning up your lawn.

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