2020-01-08 01:25
Brilliant expands its Brilliant Smart Home Control with a new smart dimmer and smart plug
When we first reviewed the Brilliant Smart Home Control in late 2018, we found that the company was justified in describing it as much more than just a smart lighting system. It can also stream a live video feed from a video doorbell, contr
2020-01-08 01:12
The man who got rich on data - years before Google
Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way.
2020-01-07 23:19
Luminook brings smart LED lighting to closets, pantries, and other small spaces
Homebuilders usually neglect to provide lighting for smaller spaces like shallow closets and pantries, not because they don’t think it’s not necessary but because they’re trying to save a buck or two. The Luminook system illuminates t
2020-01-07 23:11
C by GE’s new hubless, no-neutral-wire-required smart switch: How did they do it?
In the past, smart switch users in older homes that lack neutral wiring had to cough up the cash for a wireless hub to make their switches work, but C by GE recently announced new—and hubless—smart switches for junction boxes without a
2020-01-07 22:32
LiftMaster is adding security cameras and smart locks to its myQ garage ecosystem
We dig LiftMaster’s myQ smart garage door-opener tech for a lot of reasons, including its low price. The company announced several expansions to that ecosystem at CES, including a security camera, a complete garage door opener with an int
2020-01-07 22:31
Norton 360 Deluxe 2020 discounted by 73% for one week only - get this deal and secure all your devices
For years Norton has been synonymous with American-made security and, aside from a slight name change, the new Norton 360 Deluxe 2020 continues its fine tradition of offering comprehensive protection for your devices, worldwide.
2020-01-07 19:30
Sonos lawsuit seeks ban on Google Home and Pixel device sales in U.S.
Sonos might not have any new products to show off at CES, but it’s taking aim at a competitor in an entirely different way. In a lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday, the speaker maker moved to sue Google for infringing on five of its p
2020-01-07 19:16
Intel's new 'Thunderbolt 4' spec quickly turns into a confusing mess
One of the key features of Intel’s upcoming “Tiger Lake” processor, the next-gen Thunderbolt 4, may not be as evolutionary as the name implies.
2020-01-07 18:24
Vizio's smart TV software is actually good now
Vizio has a knack for making TVs with solid picture quality at reasonable prices, but its SmartCast platform has been an also-ran next to the likes of Samsung’s Tizen and LG’s WebOS. I’ve always wondered why Vizio doesn’t just focus
2020-01-07 18:20
Stay toasty with this 4.5-star rechargeable hand warmer for under $19
Whether out on the slopes, walking around in the city, or just working in a chilly office, cold hands can make for a miserable day. Hand warmers have long been a winter staple, but those old-fashioned disposable packets are a thing of the p