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How to update your Eve smart home devices to Matter today
You can now update various Eve smart devices to Matter, but it's a process. Check our our step-by-step installation guide.Reviews
Mirai Speaker review : This TV speaker throws a wicked curve
If you find yourself cranking your TV’s speakers to hear what’s being said, this curiously curved speaker promises to clear things up.Reviews
TP-Link EC71 Kasa Spot Pan Tilt review: A budget security cam
A rock-bottom price tag helps make TP-Link’s latest indoor security camera a no-brainer.Deal
iRobot is slashing Roomba prices for Mother's Day
Save up to $500 on iRobot vacuum and mop bundles, while individual Roomba models are selling for as much as $250 off.Updated
The best Ultra HD Blu-ray players
An Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings you one step closer to bringing the movie theater experience into the home. Our top pick has all the features most people will need, and it's a phenomenal music player, too.News
Walmart's $19.88 Onn Google TV 4K streaming box breaks cover
Surprise! Walmart's unannounced Google TV streaming box supports 4K video, it's cheap, and it's in stores. All you have to do is find one.News
Google Assistant will shush itself when controlling nearby devices
Too much chatter from Google Assistant? If so, good news: The Assistant will now acknowledge certain commands with a chime rather than by speaking.Reviews
Magnetar UDP800 disc player review: A spectacular media hub
No streaming service can match the audio/visual experience of physical media, and the UDP800 can handle any disc: Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, and more.News
Netflix’s DVD business has at least one interested buyer
The company behind Redbox's red DVD kiosks is eyeing Netflix's red envelopes, but Netflix might not want to sell.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Netflix is quitting the rental biz, but lots of places still rent DVDs
Netflix is ending DVD rentals in September. Here's what to use instead.News
NFL Sunday Ticket monthly plan isn't happening, YouTube says
Just because NFL Sunday Ticket is going the streaming way doesn't mean any pricing innovations are on the horizon.Reviews
Alen's BreatheSmart 75i air purifier is big-boned but powerful
The BreatheSmart 75i may be overkill for most consumer homes, but this bruiser packs enough punch for commercial use.News
Netflix will shutter its DVD business in September
It's the end of an era, as Netflix announces the end of its 25-year DVD-by-mail service.News
Apple HomePods can now detect the sound of smoke alarms
If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your HomePod or HomePod mini can detect the sound and trigger a notification.News
Amazon Prime Video is making it easier to hear dialogue
A new, AI-powered "dialogue boost" feature is designed to enhance the voices that might otherwise be drowned out by music and effects.News
Google's Nest Thermostat gets Matter support
You can now control your Nest Thermostat using any Matter-compatible platform, including Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.News
Withings’ Body Smart scale adds tact to its list of features.
Withings' new Body Smart scale is the most budget-friendly of its new line-up, with a gentler approach and some new metricsReviews
LG Evo G3 OLED TV review: Lush blacks, first-class processing
The LG G3 OLED offers outstanding black levels and contrast with the fewest processing artifacts we've seen in any 4K TV to date.News
Netflix’s Love is Blind debacle proves live events aren’t so easy
Netflix’s first try at streaming a live event, Chris Rock’s "Selective Outrage" special, went off mostly without a hitch. Its second attempt? Not so much.Reviews
Coway Airmega Icon review: An air purifier that dares to be pretty
Designer looks is probably near the bottom of your air-purifier wants/needs list, but it doesn’t have to be.Now Streaming
These are the best original movies on Hulu
Hulu has produced some great movies, and these 18 films are the best of the best.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Score free Netflix, Apple TV+, and more from your wireless carrier
Take full advantage of the deals cell-phone service providers are offering on your favorite streaming services to retain you as a customer.Reviews
Apple Music Classical review: Classical music done right
Comprehensive curation and vastly improved metadata combine to make an intimidating genre more accessible for new listeners.How-To
How to stream your security camera feed to a Samsung smart TV
Got a Samsung TV and a camera or doorbell from Arlo, Ring, or Nest? You can check your security feed just by changing the channel. Here's howReviews
Andover Audio SpinBase Max review: This is a fabulous sequel
This new-and-improved Bluetooth speaker designed specifically for turntables is better than ever.Deal
Paramount+ and Showtime: How to get the bundle for free
The latest Paramount+ free coupon codes allow for a free month of Showtime as well.Reviews
Proscenic L40 Smart Lock review: Not ready for prime time
Proscenic’s first smart lock tries to do everything, but it’s in dramatic need of some polish.News
TP-Link's first Matter-certified smart plug: Kasa Smart KP125M
Designed for lamps and small appliances, it's compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, and SmartThings. It also has an energy-monitoring feature.Reviews
Yunmai Smart Scale 3 review: Gentle guidance
The Yunmai Smart Scale 3 is a great starter option for people beginning their fitness journey: it's a larger scale that can accurately weigh up to 330 pounds.Reviews
Sony's HT-A3000 soundbar is good on its own, even better with surrounds
Paired with Sony's optional wireless rear speakers and subwoofer, the 3.1-channel HT-A3000 delivers exceptional and immersive sound.Reviews
SwitchBot Hub 2 review: A universal translator for smart homes
This smart home hub works with old and new smart home technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HomeKit, Matter—even infrared.Cord-Cutter Confidential
What's up with Netflix's password sharing crackdown?
Netflix's plans to hinder password sharing—which it planned to roll out in Q1 2023—haven't materialized in the United States.Reviews
Ring's Battery Doorbell Plus has been improved from head to toe
Ring has finally delivered a truly high-res video doorbell that shows your visitors from head to toe and notifies you when packages arrive.News
Turn off your Nexx smart garage door controller right now
A vulnerability in Nexx smart devices could allow hackers to open or close Nexx-controlled garage doors at will, from anywhere in the world, a researcher says.Reviews
Swann CoreCam Pro Spotlight review: A small but solid upgrade
The only new feature you get with Swann's upgraded "pro" model is a spotlight, but it's still a solid security camera.News
Samsung's 2023 Neo QLED smart TVs now hitting store shelves
Samsung says its 2023 QN90C- and QN900C-series Neo QLED TVs are now available at retail.Reviews
YouTube TV review: A solid streaming bundle, but no slam dunk
YouTube TV is a solid cable replacement, but not the cord cutting bargain it used to be.Reviews
Victrola Stream Onyx review: Playing vinyl through Sonos for less
The Onyx is the easiest way to add vinyl to your Sonos setup, but that convenience comes at a substantial cost.News
Spotify still dragging its feet on HomePod, AirPlay 2 support
Apple opened up the HomePod to third-party music services nearly three years ago, yet Spotify still doesn't support Apple's smart speaker. What gives?Reviews
Roborock Q7 Max+ review: A pricey all-in-one floor cleaner
The Q7 Max+ vacuums, mops, and empties itself, but it's also expensive for what you get.News
Apple Music Classical: 5 biggest missing features
Apple's latest app finally treats classical music right when it comes to metadata, but there are still plenty of missing features.Feature
How cord-cutters can watch March Madness without paying for cable TV
Our cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost.Now Streaming
Best new movies to stream on Netflix right now
Find out why we recommend skipping Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' and Jonah Hill's 'You People.'Reviews
WiZ's Bar Linear Light can splash some color on your walls
Connected by a detachable cable, these smart light bars make it easy to cast multicolored splashes of light, and they even detect motion.News
Netflix with ads on Apple TV is finally working
Apple TV users can now stream using Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported plan following an update of the Netflix tvOS app.News
TP-Link’s Tapo brand adds a hub to its smart home offerings
The Tapo H100 Smart Hub with Chime works with Tapo contact and motion sensors. It’s cheap, but it's not the brains for a full smart home system.News
T-Mobile and Amazon team up for hands-free Alexa calls
T-Mobile just became the latest carrier to offer hands-free calling through Alexa, joining AT&T and Verizon.How-To
Streaming Major League Baseball games: A how-to guide
Watching Major League Baseball without a cable subscription can be as difficult as hitting a hard slider. Our cord-cutting guide will help you find the sweet spot.Reviews
Roku Plus Series TV review: Great color, superior user interface
Roku's first smart TV delivers superior color and image processing, a great remote, and powerful smart TV software. But some brands deliver more features.Reviews