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Right Before Prime Day, Amazon Is Clearing Out Its Own Smart Thermostat at a Record Low Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-07 16:18:43

Prime Day has become Amazon’s biggest event of the year. It’s the time when Amazon clears out inventory across all its in-house brands, from Ring and Blink security devices to Fire tablets, Kindles, and smart thermostats. If you’re looking to upgrade your smart home setup, Prime Day is the moment to get the best prices Amazon has to offer. This year, the Amazon smart thermostat is coming to an all-time low, but keep in mind that this sale is only for Prime members. Don’t worry if you haven’t si

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Wi-Fi and Your Walls: Our Experts Share This One Secret to Optimizing Your Internet Connection

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-07 08:00:00

When it comes to your home internet connection, there's one question we get asked quite a bit: Does Wi-Fi travel through walls? The short answer is yes, but the long answer is a bit more complicated. I spoke with several experts, including CNET's Laboratory Technical Project Manager, Gianmarco Chumbe, to find out everything you need to know about how your home's walls can impact your connection. It's a simple question, but it has a big impact on your Wi-Fi connection. "As with any radio signal,

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HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is still the easiest way to automate outdoor watering

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-08 10:33:00

It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, grass is growing, and flowers are blooming. Summer weather is here. Here in the South, we’ll go from weeks of rain to stretches where it’s 95 degrees with no clouds in sight. I’ve never wanted to mess with a professionally installed irrigation system. Too much maintenance. That’s why I’ve continued using the Eve Aqua to handle outdoor watering without digging a hole or hiring anyone to install it. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your

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Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 in July

wired.com Chris Haslam 2026-02-13 02:10:00

Hydrow rowing machines transformed the at-home fitness market when they launched in 2017. With their full-body low-impact training methods, Hydrow makes it easier to hit your fitness goals without leaving the house. The flagship Hydrow Pro is their most advanced model, but we also recommend the Hydrow Wave Rower for those with limited space. Both machines come with professional components, high resolution screens and an expansive library of over 5000 live and on-demand classes. With over half of

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For Today’s Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

wired.com Paul Jebara 2026-02-13 15:00:00

This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. “There are always surprises [on the road], so I carve out time for myself,” says Kelly Wearstler, the design eye behind Proper Hotels, who might have a mint tea before bed or a double macchiato before dawn; or apply face oils that tell her body it’s morning or midnight—small touch points that carry a whiff

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Here are 25 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-02-14 02:01:54

You can pick upfor $399.99 ($400 off), its lowest price ever, at Amazon . The robot vacuum / mop hybrid sucks up debris and uses a side brush to clean edges and corners of your room before its pair of spinning mop pads clean stuck-on gunk. The 405 plans the most efficient route by mapping your home using lidar sensors, and you can adjust which rooms or areas it cleans using the Roomba Home app. The app also allows you to set a cleaning schedule or select a cleaning mode. After cleaning, the robo

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When an Amazon Driver Broke Down My Gate, This Device Would Have Saved Me $500

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-14 06:41:00

I was home working upstairs when a loud thud in the backyard startled me. I guessed it was an enthusiastically dropped package, but I couldn't have imagined the full scope of the incident that originated the noise. After I made my way downstairs to investigate, I found the double chain link gate on the side of my house had been kicked in by an Amazon delivery driver seemingly unable to figure out the simple butterfly latch. The brute force entry busted the gate's wooden frame, necessitating a r

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Nuki, my favorite smart lock, is now available in the US; I can’t recommend it enough

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 21:03:15

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Europe’s best smart lock, the Nuki Smart Lock, has launched in the US. The Matter-compatible lock costs $159 alone, or $299 with the fingerprint-supporting keypad (currently $229 on Amazon). A $5.9 premium monthly subscription enables remote access via the Nuki app and notifications, but it’s free for a lifetime for early adopters. If you ask me about my favorite product I’ve ever reviewed in my 19 years as a tech writer, the answer would be pretty st

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 21:38:16

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Android TV devices are receiving new content tabs on the home screen via a server-side update. These new tabs add “Top Selling Movies,” “Popular Movies and Shows,” and “Trending on Google” to the home screen. There’s no way to opt out of the update, so users who dislike the added clutter can consider switching to alternative Android TV launchers. Android TV, as a platform, is still very much around, but it has been overshadowed by Google TV, a content

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The tablet that solved my biggest smart home problem just hit an all-time low price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-14 21:21:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The Echo Hub is available on Amazon right now for $180. The Echo Hub gives Alexa the place it has earned in the smart home market: A control panel to easily access smart devices, no ads, and no unnecessary fluff. The smart display can be slow and buggy, especially while loading multiple camera views. $179.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Target more buying choices The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa user's dream device, and it's $120 for a limited time (a 33% discount). Many smart h

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For Today's Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

wired.com Paul Jebara 2026-02-14 21:00:00

These days, business travel no longer means putting your life on hold. In my own work as a travel writer, forever shuttling between airports and hotel lobbies, I lean on small habits that make unfamiliar places feel less anonymous. Before work takes over, I’ll put on a Greek or Arabic podcast to keep the languages of my family close to me. They’re the ones I grew up hearing around the dinner table, and there’s a quiet fear they’ll slip away if I stop listening. Folding moments like these into my

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How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-15 02:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuki smart lock is now available for $159 on its own, and $229 when combined with the Keypad 2. This smart lock fits into an existing deadbolt, supports Matter for easy integrations with smart home systems, and features hands-free unlocking. Though innovative, the Nuki smart lock requires a subscription for full remote access; it's also very loud when locking and unlocking, and the Keypad 2 is somewhat slow. View now at Nuki I'm all for smart home technology, but I c

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Nuki’s Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-15 02:00:00

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. The new Nuki Smart Lock ($159), the company’s first designed for US deadbolts, is the most advanced retrofit smart lock I’ve tested. It features a sleek, compact design that looks and works like a regular doorknob, but it’s much more than a doorknob. It can automatically unlock as you approach, lock behind you, unlock using a keypad or your fingerprint, an

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DJI gets serious about portable power

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2026-02-15 11:00:00

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. After launching its first portable power stations last year, DJI just launched the Power 2000 with double the capacity, more output power, and big scalability. Unlike a fixed Tesla Powerwall solution, DJI’s followup to the Power 1000 I reviewed last year is designed to scale in support of your day-to-day energy needs no matter where yo

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Google Home’s new sharing tools are now available to everyone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-15 23:07:07

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home is now widely rolling out its new Member role feature. It was previously available to Google Home users enrolled in the public preview program. Member role allows you to invite family members, including children under 13, as well as guests and roommates to manage specific devices or your entire smart home. Google Home’s Member access feature is now rolling out widely with version 3.3 of the app. The feature makes it easier to share a devi

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SwitchBot Hub 3 gains ‘Works with Apple Home’ certification

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-16 00:30:00

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is officially certified as ‘Works with Apple Home‘. It’s the company’s first Hub/bridge device to earn Apple’s smart home badge, which allows for easier control of SwitchBot devices inside the Home app and HomeKit. Some of my favorite gear eufyCam 2C Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. For users deep in the Homekit ecosystem, it means hacks/workarounds. You can now bring your SwitchBot gear into the Home app and let it run l

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Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-16 16:40:34

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google Home’s latest update will make it easier to decide who in your household can control your smart home. It comes with a new feature, which Google first started testing last year, that will let you assign people “Admin” and “Member” roles. People with Admin status have full control of all the devices, services, and users within their smart home

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I've been in tech for decades. Here are 10 ways my home lab keeps me sharp - and employable

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-16 21:29:37

Paul Taylor/Getty When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking things apart

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How to build IT experience and keep your tech skills sharp - at home

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-17 02:08:00

dra_schwartz/Getty Images When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking thin

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How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-17 06:51:00

dra_schwartz/Getty Images When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the distance yelling, "David Allen Gewirtz, you stop that right now." When the scold transitioned from "David Gewirtz" to "David Allen Gewirtz," I knew I was in trouble. To be fair, nothing prepared my nontechnical mom and dad to raise a future engineer. I was forever taking thin

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iRobot Roomba Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop With AutoWash Dock for 50% Off as Amazon Exclusive Deal

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-17 11:10:39

Set and forget thanks to the iRobot Home app which allows you to have your Roomba clean while you’re away from the house. The app can suggest cleaning schedules and provide a clean map report so you can see exactly how well it covered every exposed surface on the floor of your home. In need of a cleaning off-schedule? Just ask Alexa, Siri, or you Google Assistant to send the Roomba on its way. The specialized microfiber mop pad can take care of footprints, dirt, and dust like no other. Add a co

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Amazon Busted Down My Gate and Refused to Pay. The Device Would Have Saved Me $500

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 17:38:00

I was at home working in my office upstairs when what can only be described as a loud clonk in my backyard startled me and my terrier. I guessed it was an enthusiastically dropped package, but I couldn't have imagined the full scope of the incident that originated the noise. I made my way downstairs to investigate, and found my double chain link gate had been kicked in by an Amazon delivery person, who was seemingly unable to figure out the flip-up lock. The brute force entry busted the gate's

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Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 00:00:00

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. John Carlsen/CNET The smart speakers above are our current favorites, but you still have other options if you're looking for something specific in audio performance. Read our breakdown of Alexa versus Google Assistant versus Siri if you'd like to learn the pros and cons of each and decide on a smart home device based on its platform as well. Options that didn't make this list include: Apple HomePod: I really like the HomePod's sound, which is p

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Apple @ Work Podcast: GenAI solves your first line of IT support

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-18 16:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with

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Apple reminds us it will soon end support for the old HomeKit architecture, with two options

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-18 17:07:27

Apple introduced new HomeKit architecture back in 2022, with the primary aim of making the smart home system more reliable. At the time, users could choose between upgrading or remaining on the original version of the platform. Fast–forward to March of this year, and 9to5Mac discovered code showing that the company was planning to drop support for the old version. That was subsequently confirmed by Apple, and a further reminder has now been found in the latest iOS 18.6 beta – with a little more

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The best robot vacuum for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 15:00:38

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Keeping your floors clean doesn’t have to mean dragging out a bulky vacuum or spending your weekends chasing dust bunnies. Thanks to automation, the best robot vacuums can handle the daily dirt and debris for you, quietly working in the background while you focus on more important thin

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Melbourne man discovers extensive model train network underneath house

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 15:53:42

Key Points After finalising the purchase of a home in Melbourne's northern suburbs, a Melbourne man found something unexpected. There had been no mention of the expansive model train network beneath the home's floors. Coincidentally, new owner Daniel Xu is a keen train enthusiast and engineer. As any new homeowner will know, there are always unknown things to be found in a new place. From a kitchen cupboard that never seems to close properly, a curiously painted over area or the real per

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This power station kept my fridge running during an outage (and just dropped by over $1,000)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-19 16:40:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 battery generator is available now for $3,699 The Delta Pro 3 has a capacity of 4 kWh, can be used with other units for up to 12 kW output, and features wheels for easy transport The DP3 is very heavy, a factor buyers should consider if they plan to load it in and out of vehicles $2,699 at Amazon The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 power station is available for $2,684, the lowest price we've ever seen. EcoFlow also has a huge deal on an EcoFlow Delta Pro 3,

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Texas politicians make headway in effort to wrench space shuttle from Smithsonian

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-19 16:16:14

A political effort to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Space Center Houston has been merged with the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," a major economic and policy package now nearing a vote in the US Senate. The "Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act," first introduced by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn in April, has now been added to the Senate's version of the bill championed by President Donald Trump. While the latter legislation primarily focuses on tax cuts

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Will Mortgage Rates Drop in a Recession? This Realtor Has a Hot Take

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-20 11:32:02

Mortgage rates have typically fallen during recessionary periods. Douglas Rissing/Getty Images In today's news cycle, recession headlines come and go. Amid trade war anxieties, stock market roller-coaster rides and global conflict, no one is hoping for a major economic setback -- except recessions have often created more favorable conditions for mortgage rates. Since the beginning of 2025, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have been stuck in the high 6.5% to 7% range. Most housing experts,

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Right Before Prime Day, Amazon Is Clearing Out Its Own Smart Thermostat at a Record Low Price

Wi-Fi and Your Walls: Our Experts Share This One Secret to Optimizing Your Internet Connection

HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is still the easiest way to automate outdoor watering

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For Today’s Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

Here are 25 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale

When an Amazon Driver Broke Down My Gate, This Device Would Have Saved Me $500

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

The tablet that solved my biggest smart home problem just hit an all-time low price

For Today's Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

Nuki’s Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

DJI gets serious about portable power

Google Home’s new sharing tools are now available to everyone

SwitchBot Hub 3 gains ‘Works with Apple Home’ certification

Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home

I've been in tech for decades. Here are 10 ways my home lab keeps me sharp - and employable

How to build IT experience and keep your tech skills sharp - at home

How to easily upskill and build IT experience that hiring managers will love - at home

iRobot Roomba Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop With AutoWash Dock for 50% Off as Amazon Exclusive Deal

Amazon Busted Down My Gate and Refused to Pay. The Device Would Have Saved Me $500

Best Smart Speakers for 2025: From My Ears to Your Home

Apple @ Work Podcast: GenAI solves your first line of IT support

Apple reminds us it will soon end support for the old HomeKit architecture, with two options

The best robot vacuum for 2025

Melbourne man discovers extensive model train network underneath house

This power station kept my fridge running during an outage (and just dropped by over $1,000)

Texas politicians make headway in effort to wrench space shuttle from Smithsonian

Will Mortgage Rates Drop in a Recession? This Realtor Has a Hot Take

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