This toaster costs a small fortune and doesn’t even toast that well—a bad deal any way you slice it.
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The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps
Light up your life with color, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative devices.
Controlling My Family’s Smart Home Is Driving Us Mad
The smart home was supposed to make our lives easier, but confusing controls and too many apps are frustrating. There must be a better way.
Eufy’s Treat-Dispensing Pet Camera Sends You Highlight Reels
This gizmo lets you sling treats to your dog or cat when you’re away and can play out your prerecorded voice commands.
This Updated Curtain-Opening Robot Offers a Taste of Luxury
This retrofit robot makes your drapes smart, so you can open or close them on a schedule or with a voice command.
The Spendy Somnox 2 Robot Sends You to Slumberland
This cuddly robotic bedfellow helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better, but the price will give you nightmares.
Scared of Induction Cooking? It’s Going to Be OK
If you’re using a gas stove, give your kitchen the faster, safer, and more environmentally responsible upgrade.
The 4 Best Water Leak Detectors for Your Home
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. A smart water sensor can reduce the risk of damage to your home.
This Smart Water Bowl Tracks Your Cat’s Drinking Habits
Sure Petcare’s Felaqua Connect lets you stay ahead of health concerns with real-time data you can show your vet.
Robot Vacuums Still Haven’t Floored Me
More than 20 years after they rolled onto the scene, they still suck. But they’re a little bit less of a mess every year.