In the course of my years of writing about smart home products, I’ve used more smart switches — that is, light switches you can control with your phone,…
Read more The Wemo Smart Light Switch is a fast, easy solution for Apple households | CNN UnderscoredThe Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer is a Wi-Fi connected, app-forward countertop oven that, paired with a pricey meal plan subscription, can cook up fresh, individual dishes for…
Read more We tested the Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer and it sure beats takeout for individual meals | CNN UnderscoredThis article is part of our series Battle of the Brands, in which we compare category-leading products to their counterparts to determine which are actually worth your money. When…
Read more Amazon Echo vs. HomePod Mini vs. Nest Audio | CNN UnderscoredA robot vacuum cleaner may no longer be the cutting edge technological wonder it once was, but finding one that can also thoroughly mop your home, with nary…
Read more The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the best robot vacuum and map | CNN UnderscoredOnce upon a time, Apple made a pretty great wireless smart speaker called the HomePod. A midsize speaker that plugged into the wall, it delivered better sound than…
Read more Apple’s new HomePod is cheaper and better than before | CNN UnderscoredOnce upon a time, Apple made a pretty great wireless smart speaker called the HomePod. A midsized speaker that plugged into the wall, it delivered better sound than…
Read more Apple’s new HomePod is cheaper and better than before | CNN UnderscoredJust a day after revealing new MacBook Pros and a revamped Mac Mini, Apple has announced the return of a long-dormant product: the HomePod. The new second-generation version…
Read more Apple’s new $299 HomePod promises better sound and smarts — and you can order it now | CNN UnderscoredIf you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your bag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the cat sitter is going…
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Read more The 100 best Cyber Monday tech deals to get right now | CNN UnderscoredThroughout the year, CNN Underscored is constantly testing products — from coffee makers to computers to sheets to shower heads — to help our readers find the absolute…
Read more The best products we’ve tested in 2022 | CNN UnderscoredGoogle’s newest $179 Nest Doorbell (wired) takes what we liked about last year’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell and gets rid of nearly everything we didn’t like. For starters, it’s…
Read more Google’s Nest Doorbell (wired) is the doorbell to get for Google Home users | CNN UnderscoredThere’s a reason Amazon’s Echo Dot speakers are so popular. Compact and easy on the eyes, these smart speakers are conducive to any room in the house and…
Read more The 5th-gen Amazon Echo Dot is a great addition to any smart home | CNN UnderscoredFollowing up on July’s Prime Day event, Amazon is back again with the Prime Early Access Sale, live on Oct. 11 and 12. Right now, the massive e-retailer…
Read more Shop this Echo Dot bundle for under $10 ahead of the Prime Early Access Sale | CNN UnderscoredNot to be outdone by all of the other Amazon products being announced this week, Ring is joining in by announcing updates to its Spotlight Cam lineup. Ring’s…
Read more Ring’s Spotlight Cam line gets a new design and improved motion detection — here’s where to preorder | CNN UnderscoredThere’s a long list of reasons you’d want to have a security camera inside your home. A connected camera makes it easy to check in on your pets,…
Read more Under $25 scores: The Kasa Spot indoor security camera offers peace of mind on a budget | CNN Underscored
