[ad_1] Those same devices are also getting smarter mid-job charging. Rather than wait until they have a full charge before resuming a cleaning task, they now only charge for as long as needed to complete their work. You’ll be less likely to come home to a half-cleaned floor. There’s one more update if you have […]
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Save $40 on a Motorola Moto G7 smartphone
[ad_1] Motorola Moto G7 Street price: $240; deal price: $200 Available for $2oo from $240, this is still a nice drop on a very affordable Android phone. We like the Motorola Moto G7 as a cost-effective, well-rounded option that conveniently works with all major networks – If you’re a Sprint or Verizon user on a […]
Arlo’s Pro 3 security cam offers HDR and color night vision options
[ad_1] Other enhancements include a built-in spotlight, in addition to color night vision. Arlo has also added a better speaker and microphone combination, which the company says will make two-way conversations sound more natural. There’s also a new built-in siren now that can be programmed to trigger automatically when the camera detects sound or movement. […]
Google WiFi successor could include Assistant-enabled beacons
[ad_1] Alongside the new beacons, Google will also have a redesigned main router. Moreover, both the router and beacons will be available in three new colours, and Google plans to rebrand the entire system to “Nest Wifi.” When it comes to speaker performance, the new beacons reportedly perform similarly to the second-generation Nest-branded Home Mini […]
LG’s ‘proactive’ AI predicts appliance problems before they happen
[ad_1] Earlier this year during its CES press conference, LG made the case for using AI-linked devices to change our lives. While not everyone was sold on the vision, it has continued with the ThinQ-branded push to connect and control everything, and ahead of the IFA 2019 event, LG has announced that the Proactive Customer […]
LG’s smart home app adds voice control through Google Assistant
[ad_1] Many smart appliance makers’ apps still require that you tap buttons to control your home, but not LG’s. It’s introducing Google Assistant-powered voice control to its ThinQ app (previously SmartThinQ) to steer all its connected appliances, whether it’s an oven, fridge or washing machine. Yes, you can already use Assistant outside of the app, […]
iDevices’ Alexa-powered smart light switch finally goes on sale
[ad_1] The light switch doesn’t require a separate Alexa device, so you could use it instead of an Echo or other smart speaker. You can control the Instinct using the Alexa app, including the creation of Routines to automate daily tasks, and you can access Alexa skills too. Another potential use for a smart light […]
Lenovo’s Smart Clock becomes a more capable home hub
[ad_1] Thanks to an automatic software update rolling out this week, the Lenovo Smart Clock will allow natural conversations with Google Assistant. If you opt into this setting, you’ll be able to have continued conversations without having to say “Hey Google” before every question. Lenovo previously worked with Nest cameras, but now it works with […]
IKEA creates a business unit devoted to smart home tech
[ad_1] The company has been involved in connected homes since 2012, but this investment in a division help it “grasp the full potential” of the technology. It’ll work with “all other departments” to digitize the IKEA lineup. You could see this coming — IKEA hinted that it saw the Home Smart app as the eventual […]
Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $200 off the pricey iPad Pro (updated)
[ad_1] MacBooks The current model of the MacBook Air, which was released last month, is $100 off, so you can snag one for $1,000, instead of $1,100. The newest MacBook Pro is also $100 off — $1,200 instead of $1,300. The prior models, released in late 2018, have even steeper discounts. iPads There are some […]