Reviewer, Smart Home

Furbo’s latest pet cam gives you 360-degree views

Furbo’s new pan cam for pooches can auto-track your pup

Furbo’s dog treat camera can now rotate 360 degrees to catch your pooch wherever he may be.

Apple announces all-new Home app

The HomeKit app gets a new categories section, a redesigned Home tab, and support for Matter with iOS 16

New categories for climate, lights, security, plus Matter arrives with iOS16

LG’s new lifestyle TV reminds us that TVs don’t have to be ugly

The Posé may not be to everyone’s taste, but at least it has some 

Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms

While it’s not the robot we were looking for, Astro is rolling in the right direction.  

Amazon Astro is a household robot that will cost $1499.99 when it goes on sale (you can request an invite to test it for $1,000 right now). Designed mainly as a mobile camera for home security, it’s also an Alexa smart speaker on wheels. While an innovative concept, without any arms there’s really not a lot this robot can do. Here’s a look at what it’s like to live with Amazon’s home robot Astro.

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Amazon’s robot is just an Alexa on wheels

Amazon’s household robot, Astro, lived in my home for four weeks. 

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Thermacell’s Liv keeps the biting bugs at bay until you step outside its zone of protection 

Liv is Thermacell’s first smart mosquito repellent system for your home.

iRobot OS is the newest ‘brain’ for your Roomba

iRobot revamps its robot vacuum operating system to better understand you and your home

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Samsung SmartThings begins testing Matter devices on its platform

The launch of a Partner Early Access Program means we’re a step closer to seeing actual Matter smart home gear

Samsung SmartThings is now testing Matter smart home devices to work with its platform.

Alexa Together review: keeping tabs on Dad

For $20 a month, the service provides peace of mind, but many of its features should be free 

Ecobee’s new thermostats are its best yet

The Premium and Enhanced models add style to Ecobee’s substance

Ecobee has two new smart thermostats, including this Premium model with a zinc body and a built-in indoor air quality monitor.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy