As Amazon kicks off its extended Black Friday Week, a wave of smart entertainment gear is showing off just how far home technology has come in 2025. Screens are bigger, audio is sharper, connectivity ...

Apple users had a banner year when it came to new smart home devices. Of all the ones I tested, here are my favorite Apple Home-compatible ones that launched in 2025. Heading into the year, I had high ...

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few of our favorite smart-home items from the past year. From ice cream makers and portable air conditioners to super-fast phone chargers and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Since launching in 2009, Blink has made a name for itself in ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

If you’ve ever stared at your ancient light switches, or uninspiring sockets, and thought there must be a smarter way, well, there is. There are a number of brands out there that specialize in making ...

The smart home promised seamless convenience. What it increasingly delivers is a polished system of gatekeeping, where ...