While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

That the all-new 4 th-generation Nest Learning Thermostat doesn’t look radically different from the very first model that came to market 13 years ago is a testament to the original’s brilliant ...

The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus does a great job of vacuuming and mopping up messes, but falters when it comes to avoiding obstacles. Yeedi’s brand-new C12 Pro Plus is a decently priced robot vacuum that ...

Broadcasters want you to know they’re not out to kill over-the-air DVR. The industry group A3SA, which is in charge of digital rights management (DRM) for ATSC 3.0, released a specification this week ...

For a cable box replacement, the Xumo Stream Box could be better at doing cable things. With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Spectrum are leaving clunky cable boxes behind, with mixed results. This ...

PlayOn has launched a free version of its DVR for streaming services, and the timing couldn’t be better. PlayOn’s DVR provides an old-school solution, letting users record shows from ad-supported ...

Tronsmart has made a name for itself with Bluetooth speakers that aim to compete with some of the best-reviewed brands in the industry. The Shenzen, China-based manufacturer has embraced a throwback ...

The Loxx Boxx is a superior smart delivery box that gets almost everything exactly right. It can’t guarantee that your delivery people will use it to prevent porch pirates, but it does make it easy ...

It’s been more than five years since I first asked whether ATSC 3.0, aka NextGen TV, would spell doom for over-the-air DVR. The answers are coming in now, and they’re not encouraging. The latest ...

SimpliSafe’s new indoor camera finally catches up with the rest of its product line and is worth strong Consideration from SimpliSafe subscribers. The all-new SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Indoor Camera ...

It’s starting to sound familiar: one big streaming service assimilating the content of another. HBO Max (now just Max) did it with Discovery+, Paramount+ did it with Showtime, and now Disney+ will add ...

Even if you’re not ready to cut the cable TV cord, there’s still a simple way to reduce your monthly TV bill. The trick is to use your TV provider’s free streaming apps in place of traditional set-top ...