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Shark’s Stair-Climbing Vacuum Needs to Work Out Some Bugs
I admire Shark’s ambition. With its latest vacuum (most recently presented at IFA), Shark attempts to solve two major problems.…
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The Dyson WashG1 Washes Well but Won’t Replace Your Vacuum
Several years ago, at the launch of its V15 Detect Submarine, Dyson finally dipped its toe in the wet-mop game.…
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What is Wi-Fi 7? Everything You Need to Know
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Lockly’s Latest Smart Lock Unlocks Your Door With Your Face—Without a Camera
Do you wish your front door could see you coming? I certainly do, since I’m usually either wrangling a toddler…
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Google’s 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Isn’t Just Pretty (but It’s Also Very Pretty)
Nest’s smart thermostats have been an icon of the smart home since they hit the market in late 2011. Nothing…
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All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024
As a fan of SwitchBot’s latest Curtain Bot, a retrofit solution to give you smart drapes, I also like the…
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The Future of Coffee May Be Closer Than You Think
On light roast coffees in particular, our early xBloom efforts came out a bit acidic and thin when we used…
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