home automation
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LG’s Cordless Vacuum Solves Some Huge Problems for a Ridiculous Price
As a vacuuming fanatic with a deep-seated hatred of crumbs on my floors, the greatest thing to happen to my daily routine was the convenience of a cordless vacuum — but they’re not perfect. Cordless vacs are often a pain to empty without creating another mess, and if you’re not willing to permanently attach a…
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Eero’s Mesh Wifi Routers Will Soon Play Nice With Your Other Smart Home Stuff
Eero co-founder and CEO Nick Weaver confirmed at a Verge event that the company’s wifi routers will be ready for the smart home future.
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Google’s New Indoor Nest Cam Is a Stylish Upgrade With an Annoying App
Google’s refreshed indoor Nest Cam is one of the nicest security cameras you can buy. The AU$169 wired camera comes in four colours and replaces the plain black version that’s been on the market since 2015. That original Nest indoor camera is basically an homage to the brand’s Drop camera past, while this new indoor…
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Amazon’s New Alexa-Powered Smart Thermostat Is Basic As Hell
Amazon today announced an ultra-cheap, ultra-basic, Alexa-powered smart thermostat. Its retail price is $US60 ($83), but Amazon says you can probably get it for as little as $15 after energy rebates — and in some cases, for “nothing at all.”