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Here’s My Experience With 5 Cheap Gadgets I Bought From AliExpress

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-04 10:49:00

If you're shopping online, you may have noticed products from Temu and AliExpress often come up in your shopping search. These items are so cheap that you may wonder if it's really a steal or if you should stay away. I was in that boat as well. And I love a good YouTube video where the host tests cheap tech from low-cost retailers. So, curious as I am, I decided to try my hand at testing cheap home products from the popular discount marketplace, AliExpress. Now, when shopping for a new piece of

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Amazon Restocks the Dyson V8, Still at an Insanely Low All-Time Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 19:25:48

Having a cordless stick vacuum is a game-changer for the modern home… but only if it’s powerful enough to handle daily messes. A weak cleaner can quickly become more hassle than it’s worth. That’s where Dyson comes in. With its track record for engineering expertise and design brilliance, Dyson has set the gold standard in home cleaning technology. If you’re not looking to drop a thousand dollars on the latest Dyson model, you can still enjoy top-notch cleaning with a slightly older but still i

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This Arlo Home Security Bundle Now Costs Peanuts, Includes 2 Cameras and a Smart Doorbell

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 23:25:58

For the security of your house, one indoor camera is a fair beginning, yet complete peace of mind results from extensive protection. That’s what Arlo offers with its new whole home security bundle which is a one-stop solution to watch over all the important areas of your house. Sometimes, simply having visible security modules is a powerful deterrent and make your house a less attractive target for would-be burglars. Right now, Amazon is offering this essential bundle at an all-time low, the pe

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This TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Router at 19 Gbps Hits an All-Time Low, Amazon Slashes the Price by 42%

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-06 03:25:12

Nothing is more annoying than a slow WiFi connection, especially when you find out the culprit is the old or underpowered router your ISP provided you with. If you’re tired of buffering videos and lagging games, it might be time for an upgrade. Right now, Amazon is offering the TP-Link Archer BE800, a cutting-edge WiFi 7 router, at an all-time low price of $349, 42% off the original list price of $599. This deal is a great opportunity if you’re looking to improve your home network especially if

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Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-07 07:19:46

When it comes to home security devices, certain items aren’t frequently discounted that deeply. The Ring Alarm 14-piece kit is one of the hard-to-find deals, and today it’s priced about as low as Black Friday last year – something we haven’t witnessed since then. What’s making this deal even better is that, unlike with Prime Day, you don’t need a Prime membership in order to take advantage. Anyone can take this deal, and it’s for the 14-piece set only and not smaller sets. Priced at $330, this

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This smart light has party speaker aspirations

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-09-08 12:00:00

The most surprising thing about Govee’s colorful smart lamp with a speaker built-in is that we didn’t get something like this sooner. We’ve had color-changing smart home lights that sync to music via an app, and we’ve had Bluetooth speakers with RGB lights — putting the two together feels like the natural next step. The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL ($179.99) combines snazzy lighting effects and decent sound into one fun, portable package. Unlike most RGB Bluetooth party speakers, it’s

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Best Home Security Cameras of 2025: My Picks for Your Protection

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-08 18:00:00

CNET has tested tons of home security cameras over the years, and can help you find the right one for your needs. Chris Monroe/CNET There are hundreds of home security cameras on the market, ranging drastically in price, functionality and quality. With all the options, it can be hard to not become overwhelmed fast, especially when you're considering something as important as your home's safety. After CNET's years of testing home security cameras, I have some tips if you're on the hunt for a new

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Don't Know a Thing About Broadband? Here's Your Home Internet Glossary, From ACP to ZigBee

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 04:30:00

The internet can be a vast, confusing place. It's helpful to know some of the technical terms your broadband provider may use when trying to upsell you a faster speed plan. Likewise, if your Wi-Fi goes out, it's nice to know a thing or two about resetting your router. If you've ever been confused about acronyms like DOCSIS, the difference between "Wi-Fi" and "Ethernet," we've got you covered with a simple list of some of the most common home internet terms. Most definitions here are linked to m

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I Bought Smart Home Devices Using These 3 Tips and Made My Home Smarter

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 03:40:00

There are numerous reasons to set up the best smart home devices in your living space. For some, it's about making their home more energy-efficient in the summer months; for others, it's about making their homes safer with security cameras. A recent CNET survey found that 71% of US adults are taking action to prevent porch thefts, something smart home devices can help deter. Years ago, having a smart home seemed like living in the future. Now, it's easier than ever to make your home smart. Afte

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Meta Partners With Oakley for Its Next Pair of Smart Glasses

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-09 19:15:53

Tyler Graham Writer Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past seven months, Tyler has attended a White House press conference, participated in energy product testing at CNET's testing labs in Louisville, Kentucky, and written one of CNET Energy's top-performing news articles, on federal solar policy. Not bad for a newbie. When Tyler's not aski

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Google improves camera playback in Home app, but some are still frustrated

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-10 15:46:55

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home 3.33 app update claims to improve camera timeline scrubbing on Android with better framerate and loading. A limited-access member tier is now generally available, allowing more control over shared home permissions. Early user feedback is mixed, with some praising the upgrade and others saying scrubbing performance is still lacking. Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Home app that targets one of the most persistent complai

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Robot vacuums in HomeKit: Here are the supported models

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-10 15:19:12

When Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone earlier this year, and it came with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard. Here are the robot vacuums compatible with HomeKit… What can you do with a robot vacuum in HomeKit? Once you add a compatible robot vacuum to the Home app, you’ll see the device alongside all your other HomeKit accessories. You can integrate your robot vacuum with diff

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This smart thermostat mistake may be costing you money - here's the best place to install it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-10 23:00:20

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Have you ever found yourself in a thermostat tug-of-war? One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not imagining things, and the culprit could be hanging right there on your wall. As it turns out, where your thermostat is located can make a world of difference to both your comfort and your energy bills. Also: How to disable ACR on yo

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Android Automotive now lets apps show your food order status and more on your car’s home screen

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 03:15:46

Polestar TL;DR Android Automotive OS is getting a new feature called AppCard, which allows apps to display their most relevant data and functions on the home screen. AppCards can display information like the status of a food order, but the visual styling of these cards is controlled by carmakers, not app developers. It’s unclear whether the feature will require the latest version of Android Automotive, though. When you’re driving, your focus should be on the road, but sometimes you need to g

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Insanity: Locked Out – The Andrew Bailey

news.ycombinator.com Rss Theandrewbailey.Com 2025-09-11 02:35:24

Insanity: Locked Out Imagine that you're a loyal Google fanboy. You've had an Android phone in your pocket for as long as you can remember, and buy a new one every 8 months (at least). You believe that other search engines don't work. You died a bit when Buzz and Reader were killed, but you bought the rationale behind it. If a video isn't on YouTube, you don't watch it. You stood in line overnight for Google Glass, Google Home, and every Nexus device. You faithfully attend most Google conferenc

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Apple could be coming for your Nest Hub with the HomePad

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 10:52:50

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR A leak suggests Apple’s long-rumored “HomePod with a display” will launch this year as the “HomePad.” Per previous leaks, the HomePad smart home hub could feature a touchscreen, camera, rechargeable battery, and Apple Intelligence support. This new device could offer a touch-friendly smart home hub interface and challenge existing ecosystems like Google Home. Over the past several months, we’ve seen plenty of exasperated smart home owners frustrated by

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This iPhone feature is the only reason I haven’t switched back to a Pixel phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-11 12:30:53

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I often find myself shuffling between phones — sometimes as frequently as switching handsets every week. And I make sure to replicate my home screen layout on each Android phone so that I don’t feel unfamiliar when switching and my muscle memory doesn’t act up either. But every single one of those Android phones teases my inner urge to have everything look visually organized. When you have a bunch of widgets — all different shapes and sizes — plastered across mu

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Why the Google Pixel Tablet is still my smart home display after a year (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-09-11 09:30:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel Tablet retails for $499. The 11-inch tablet runs Android 13 on Google's Tensor G2 chip It has solid performance, small bezels surrounding the screen that can handle multitasking, and a charging dock. Android can be buggy on the Pixel Tablet, though less so than on competing devices; the refresh rate tops out at 60Hz, and picking up the tablet takes some getting used to. $499 at Target $499 at Best Buy more buying choices On Amazon, the 128GB Google Pixe

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5% Mortgage Rates Are Real. How Homebuyers Are Making It Happen

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-11 10:15:04

Tharon Green/CNET Over the last several years, record-high home prices and high mortgage rates have made homeownership unaffordable. As 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain flat near 7%, homebuyers have been finding creative ways to score rates below what lenders advertise. Last year, nearly half of buyers purchased a home at a rate below 5%, according to Zillow. "With borrowing costs elevated, buyers can take steps to reduce their housing expenses by securing a lower mortgage rate," said Hann

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Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-09-11 13:24:10

The man who allegedly assassinated a Democratic Minnesota state representative, murdered her husband, and shot a state senator and his wife at their homes in a violent spree early Saturday morning may have gotten their addresses or other personal details from online data broker services, according to court documents. Suspect Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of shooting Minnesota representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, in their home on Saturday. The couple died from their inju

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Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-12 11:47:00

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y

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This Solar-Powered TP-Link Tapo Security Camera Kit Is at Its Lowest Price, Black Friday Price Live Again

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-13 03:10:52

Long gone are the days where you’d need a pricey subscription to take care of your home with a security camera. You can get as many units you need now without having to sign a contract or pay for service fees. You can install them yourself. They’re wire-free, weatherproof, and powered by the sun. And best of all, right now you can get a set that’s heavily discounted and delivered straight to you via Amazon. Right now, you can head to Amazon to pick up the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit for just

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Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Battle of the Broadband Disruptors

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-13 01:00:00

So, what makes Starlink and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet the biggest names in rural broadband? One word: Availability. Both providers offer solid options for rural communities. While Starlink has effectively revolutionized satellite internet with its fleet of low Earth orbit satellites and has reportedly doubled its speeds compared to two years ago. We would still recommend T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it's also often favored in customer satisfaction surveys. Acco

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Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Which Provider Delivers the Best Service?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-13 11:00:00

T-Mobile made headlines by partnering with Starlink for a direct-to-cell mobile service -- effectively broadening T-Mobile's reliability and availability as a cellphone carrier. But in terms of broadband, how do these providers compare? T-Mobile and Starlink are some of the biggest names in rural broadband. T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet is a crowd-pleaser, and is often favored in customer satisfaction surveys, and Starlink has effectively revolutionized satellite internet with its fleet of low Ea

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Google Home’s latest bug: Setting an alarm for this time is nearly impossible (Updated: Fixed)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-13 17:50:45

Update, June 16, 2025 (04:50 AM ET): A Nest spokesperson informed us that Google is aware of the issue and working on a resolution. The issue seems fixed at the time of this update, as we could no longer reproduce the bug across several Google Home devices. All of them now correctly set the alarm for 12.30am when prompted. Original article, June 13, 2025 (06:50 AM ET): Google Home is no stranger to more than the occasional bug like bricked Nest Hubs and gimped Thermostat commands. To Google’s c

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Sick of weak Wi-Fi? How I got wired home internet - no Ethernet cable required

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-13 20:29:00

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y

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This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-13 14:00:53

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority I have a confession to make: I wasn’t an Android phone fan at first. I wasn’t an iPhone enthusiast, either. Instead, I was a full-fledged Windows Phone disciple. I absolutely loved the Metro UI, featuring a fresh, tile-based interface that popped on an OLED screen. I loved the interface and cameras so much that I bought a Lumia 1020 and a Lumia 950. I’ve known about Android launchers that emulate this Windows Phone look for years now, and briefly dabbled with

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Best Cheap Home Security Systems for 2025: I Found the Real Deals

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-13 11:00:00

SwitchBot Not sure how to make up your mind? Here are the most important factors when considering a home security system that will spare your wallet. Pricing and subscriptions Security systems can be opaque when it comes to final pricing. The listed cost is often replaced by constant, rotating discounts which are more representative of the actual cost, and total subscription fees may not be obvious. For our list, we chose DIY companies with upfront pricing models so you can see what you get,

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Homebuyers Are Scoring 5% Mortgage Rates With These Simple Strategies

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-13 12:00:21

Tharon Green/CNET If you're looking to buy a home, you probably know that housing affordability is in the dumps. Record-high prices and high mortgage rates are serving a double whammy to prospective buyers everywhere. But mortgage rates aren't set in stone. Although current rates are hovering near 7%, more borrowers are finding creative ways to snag rates below what lenders advertise. Last year, nearly half of buyers purchased a home at a rate below 5%, according to Zillow. "With borrowing co

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Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-13 11:29:47

Anker has long been a trusted name for laptop and smartphone chargers. But the company’s technological capabilities extend far beyond such everyday essentials: It also produces powerful portable power stations to meet the needs of users looking for robust sources of power on the go or as reliable home standbys. One such gem product in this category is the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station which is a high-end generator that is currently available on Amazon for a mere $549, reduced from it

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Here’s My Experience With 5 Cheap Gadgets I Bought From AliExpress

Amazon Restocks the Dyson V8, Still at an Insanely Low All-Time Price

This Arlo Home Security Bundle Now Costs Peanuts, Includes 2 Cameras and a Smart Doorbell

This TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Router at 19 Gbps Hits an All-Time Low, Amazon Slashes the Price by 42%

Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members

This smart light has party speaker aspirations

Best Home Security Cameras of 2025: My Picks for Your Protection

Don't Know a Thing About Broadband? Here's Your Home Internet Glossary, From ACP to ZigBee

I Bought Smart Home Devices Using These 3 Tips and Made My Home Smarter

Meta Partners With Oakley for Its Next Pair of Smart Glasses

Google improves camera playback in Home app, but some are still frustrated

Robot vacuums in HomeKit: Here are the supported models

This smart thermostat mistake may be costing you money - here's the best place to install it

Android Automotive now lets apps show your food order status and more on your car’s home screen

Insanity: Locked Out – The Andrew Bailey

Apple could be coming for your Nest Hub with the HomePad

This iPhone feature is the only reason I haven’t switched back to a Pixel phone

Why the Google Pixel Tablet is still my smart home display after a year (and it's on sale)

5% Mortgage Rates Are Real. How Homebuyers Are Making It Happen

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

This Solar-Powered TP-Link Tapo Security Camera Kit Is at Its Lowest Price, Black Friday Price Live Again

Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Battle of the Broadband Disruptors

Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Which Provider Delivers the Best Service?

Google Home’s latest bug: Setting an alarm for this time is nearly impossible (Updated: Fixed)

Sick of weak Wi-Fi? How I got wired home internet - no Ethernet cable required

This Android launcher reminds me of Windows Phone in the best possible way

Best Cheap Home Security Systems for 2025: I Found the Real Deals

Homebuyers Are Scoring 5% Mortgage Rates With These Simple Strategies

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

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