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Make the most of your smart lights this holiday season with these expert tips
It's dark and dreary this time of year, but if you're using smart lights properly, it's easy to get through the winter. Here's how to optimize your setup.
Top ways smart tech can save Thanksgiving dinner
Stressed about hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? We share the tech and gadgets (you probably already have some) that can help make it the best holiday ever.
Here’s how to throw a killer Halloween party with your smart home
With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to use smart home technology to make your home the spookiest one around.
Self-emptying robot vacuums: Do you really need one?
Self-emptying robot vacuums make cleaning your floors smarter and more efficient. But do you really need one? Here's a look at the benefits and drawbacks.
At Amazon’s annual device event, AI was everywhere — and nowhere
Artificial intelligence essentially is the fuel that powers Amazon Alexa — and any number of other features and services. The trick is making that a selling point.
Adding AI to Alexa is the brain transplant we’ve all been waiting for
Present-day Alexa sucks. But new generative AI features promise the type of effortless interaction we’ve been promised for a decade.
The Amazon Echo Hub is almost the whole-home hub I’ve always wanted
A first look at the new Amazon Echo Hub shows a wall-mounted (or not) screen that may well solve your smart home control issues.
I tried the Amazon Echo Show 8, a smart display that transforms when you get close
The third generation of the Amazon Echo Show 8 brings a redesign and faster innards — and it's now also a good bit smarter. All at a palatable price.
Everything announced at Amazon’s fall 2023 devices event
With a big focus on AI, Amazon's annual Devices and Services event brought a ton of new devices and features for its products. Here's everything it announced.
6 HomeKit settings you should disable (or adjust) right now
Apple claims better security, but it still gathers information about its users. Here are six settings you should change now.
Are smart kitchen gadgets worth it?
So many gadgets are popping up with smart in the name. But what does this really mean, and when it comes to smart kitchen appliances, is it worth it?
6 things you didn’t know Apple Homekit could do
HomeKit is capable of a lot more than you might have thought? Here are six underutilized features.
Why moving your smart home could be a nightmare
As we adopt smart home devices and make intelligent spaces, what happens when we relocate? Moving a smart home can be a nightmare -- but it doesn't have to be.
Break out of a rut with these useful summer-focused smart home routines
From managing your air conditioning to adding life and color to your outdoor ambiance, here are the best smart home routines you can use throughout the summer.
6 smart home devices that can save you hundreds per year
A smart home isn't only convenient, it can also save you money in the long run with energy efficiency improvements.
Here’s why you need a robot vacuum that empties itself
Robot vacuums that can't empty themselves are less than ideal. Here's why you should consider upping your budget and snagging a self-emptying robot vacuum.
The future of Matter in 2023
Matter has big plans for the rest of 2023, but with no timetable for releases and Belkin stepping away, what can we realistically expect over the next months?
The smart home market might see big changes in 2023
With Apple making big moves in the smart home marketplace, it’s poised to put up a real fight for Amazon and Google.
During spring cleaning, don’t forget smart home security
During spring cleaning, don't forget about smart home security. Here are a few ways you can improve your smart home during your annual spring cleaning.
ElliQ is a smart home companion designed for your grandparents
ElliQ is a standalone smart home companion that provides an easy way to check the news, listen to music, chat with friends, or play a few games.
Why you should be using Google Home Routines
Wondering if setting up Google Home Routines is worth the trouble? It is! Here's what they can do for you and how to get started.
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards
From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.
