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Samsung's washer, dryer and robot vacuum combo is now 30% off

Samsung's washer, dryer and robot vacuum combo is now 30% off

The major appliance sale is still going on at Samsung, featuring a kitchen bundle for $1,717 and a home dry-cleaning closet for $850.

by CNET Commerce

The best smart home devices of 2021

The best smart home devices of 2021

There's no place like (a smart) home. Here's our picks of the best gadgets and devices of 2021 that will have your home working smarter not harder.

by Rich Brown

All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15

HomeKit and Siri get a handful of updates in Apple's latest iOS release.

The best Alexa devices of 2021

Thanks to Alexa, you can control your entire house with just your voice.

The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

Mix and match these smart home products to your Amazon Echo speakers and displays without breaking the bank.

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The best smart home devices of 2021

by Rich Brown

The best Alexa devices of 2021

by David Priest

The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

by David Priest

Best smart displays for 2021

by Andrew Gebhart

The best smart bulbs for less than $20: Wiz, Wyze, Cree, GE and lots, lots more

The best smart bulb bargains of 2020: Philips, Lifx, GE, Wyze and more

by Ry Crist

The best indoor garden for every type of gardener in 2021

by David Watsky

The best outdoor smart home products for spring 2021

by Megan Wollerton

Best Mother's Day 2021 gifts under $50

by Rick Broida

The best LED light bulb for every room in your house in 2021

by Ry Crist

Best Apple HomeKit devices for 2021

by Molly Price

Best gifts to give grandparents for 2021, from smart tech to sentimental

Best gifts for grandparents

by Caroline Roberts

America is running out of frozen pizza. Here's where you can order some

by Chowhound Staff

These kitchen gadgets help fight food waste and save money

by Chowhound Staff

The best gifts under $500 for 2021

by David Carnoy

Best gifts under $250 for 2021

by Justin Jaffe

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All the new HomeKit and HomePod features in iOS 15

HomeKit and Siri get a handful of updates in Apple's latest iOS release.

by Molly Price

Amazon to unveil latest Echo, Ring devices on Sept. 28

The retail giant could also offer a release date for Ring's indoor security camera drone.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Get Amazon's best smart display, the Echo Show 8, for $64

Perfect for video calls with friends and family, Amazon's smart display is down to its lowest price yet.

by Dave Johnson

The best Alexa devices of 2021

Thanks to Alexa, you can control your entire house with just your voice.

by David Priest

The best cheap Alexa devices of 2021: Echo Dot, Wyze cams and more

Mix and match these smart home products to your Amazon Echo speakers and displays without breaking the bank.

by David Priest

How Google Assistant is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Your smart speaker, phone or display is serving up Latino history facts.

by Molly Price

New LiftMaster smart garage door opener adds camera, brighter LEDs

Lights! Camera! LiftMaster!

by Molly Price

Put Alexa on your iPhone or iPad home screen and forget about Siri

Amazon updated its iOS Alexa app with a widget. Here's how to get one-tap access to the digital voice assistant you'd rather be using.

by Dale Smith

Alexa has its own widget -- how to add it to your iPhone's home screen

Tired of Siri? Amazon updated its Alexa app with a widget that you can add to your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Now, with Alexa a tap away, you can forget about Siri.

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Best smart displays for 2021

Use these smart displays to connect with your family or cook a meal.

by Andrew Gebhart