July 7, 2026
You do not need a four-figure budget to start a smart home. In 2026, plugs and bulbs — the two highest-impact starter devices — cost less than ever....
Robot vacuums improved dramatically in 2026 — slimmer designs, smarter obstacle avoidance and docks that do everything. Based on aggregated results from Vacuum Wars, RTINGS and Tom’s Guide...
The smart speaker got its biggest upgrade in a decade in 2026, as LLM-powered assistants rolled out across every major line. Here is what to buy now. Best...
Consumer Reports lab tests and hands-on reviews from Tom’s Guide and Security.org point to a clear set of winners this year. Here are the video doorbells worth your...
We compared the results of weeks-long tests from Consumer Reports, Forbes, Tom’s Guide and other labs to find the smart locks actually worth buying in 2026. Best overall:...
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