Category Archives: smart home

iRobot Roomba Combo j7+: a Worry-Free Mop Vac for Low-Traffic Floors

iRobot launched the robotic vacuum category in 2002 with the first Roomba, and it continues to be the most well-known robot vac brand and among the smartest and most easily programmable. And now, with the Roomba Combo j7+ robot vacuum and … Continue reading

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ADT Starts Selling Google Nest-Integrated DIY Home Security Kit

New expandable ADT Self Setup bundle, controlled by new ADT+ app, goes on sale; available only on ADT.com site with no other retail outlets planned. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Samsung Kicks Off 2023 TV Sales With Celeb-Focused Event, Campaign

The company used a star-studded event to officially launch its 2023 TV sales season and introduce its new “More Wow Than Ever” marketing tagline. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Buying Guide for Smart Locks: What You Need To Know

Smart locks now play a big role in any smart home’s security system, extending the way we grant, or deny, access to our abode. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before buying one. Read the rest of this guide … Continue reading

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5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Smart Doorbell for Smart Home

Want to know who is ringing your doorbell before you head to the door? Think of smart video doorbells as your home’s caller ID. Read the rest of this report here at GearBrain.com.

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My CES 2023 Coverage

Here is some of my CES coverage for both the official CES Show Daily and for Techlicious.com. CES 2023: Nasdaq Chief Friedman Advocates for Tech-Driven 21st Century Economy CES 2023: Samsung Stresses Sustainability, Smarter Home, Security TCL 2023 TVs Will … Continue reading

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Top 10 Things to Know About the Matter Smart Home Standard

You likely fall into one of three types of smart home gadget shopper: One, you’re frustrated by the uncooperative bunch of smart home gadgets you’ve already bought that falsely promised compatibility with either Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, … Continue reading

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Twitter, What We Expect at CES 2023, Matter Smart Home Standard

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to discuss the ongoing saga at Twitter, what we expect to see at CES 2023, and details and opinions of the Matter smart home standard. Watch … Continue reading

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New Year, New Tech: CES 2023 Sneak Peeks

CES serves as A crystal ball, an Ouija board, tea leaves, or a deck of tarot cards, providing a view of the future – if you can correctly interpret the symbols, signs, and sales pitches. At CES 2023, signs, symbols, and … Continue reading

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Matter, Apple Watch Series 8, Supreme Court and Section 230

I join host Mark Vena along with fellow tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Angela Moscaritolo to discuss the finalization of the Matter interoperability spec, new smart watches from Apple and Google, and the Supreme Court agreeing to take … Continue reading

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