I’m a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have

Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

IKEA just released a whole heap of smart new kitchen lighting and storage solutions — with prices starting at just $2

It’s the perfect time to start spring cleaning and brighten up your cooking space with these bargain storage and lighting options.

The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here
The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here

Aliro has officially arrived. The smart lock standard, first announced in 2023, finally has a 1.0 spec, meaning companies can now get hardware certified and roll out support. Aliro is an open standard designed to let any smart lock be unlocked by any smartphone, regardless of manufacturer. It stores a digital key in your phone’s […]

How Petlibro is using AI to catch feline health issues early

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Petlibro We spend a significant amount of time optimizing our own health: tracking our sleep, monitoring our heart rates, and dialing in our nutrition. But when it comes to our pets, we’re usually le…

Fanttik’s foldable V10 Apex vacuum is on sale for the lowest price we’ve seen
Fanttik’s foldable V10 Apex vacuum is on sale for the lowest price we’ve seen

We spend a lot of time at The Verge talking about robot vacuums — robovacs that can mop, robovacs that perfume your home, robovacs with arms, etc., etc. — but they’re not good for everything. A reliable handheld vac is still a good option for cleaning everything from car seats to stairs, which is why […]

‘I’m radiating pure joy and ready to make your day incredibly amazing’ — Alexa+ just got a big upgrade with three new personalities (but they all sound annoying)

Amazon has added three customizable personality styles to Alexa+, letting users control how the assistant responds without changing its core functionality.

ADT just bought the company that invented Wi-Fi motion sensing
ADT just bought the company that invented Wi-Fi motion sensing

ADT, the 150-year-old company best known for home security, has acquired Origin Wireless in a $170 million deal to expand the capabilities of its security and smart home offerings. Origin Wireless developed algorithms that analyze how wireless RF signals bounce around a space to detect the presence and movements of people and objects without the […]

A cash bounty is daring hackers to stop Ring cameras from sharing data with Amazon

Privacy-focused hackers are being offered cash to modify Ring cameras so they work locally without sending data to Amazon, reflecting growing unease over how home surveillance data is collected and used.
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