Robot Vacuums Compared: What to Look For Before You Buy
Navigation, brushes, self-emptying docks, and mopping: what to compare before buying a robot vacuum, and what to ignore.
What Is Matter, the New Smart Home Standard?
Smart homes have a dirty secret: the gadgets often refuse to talk to each other. Your light bulbs work with one voice assistant, your doorbell with another, and your thermostat needs its own app. Buy the wrong brand and you end up juggling half a dozen…
Smart Home Gadgets Worth Buying in 2026: A Practical Buying Guide
October 21, 2026
Smart speakers, doorbells, thermostats, locks, robot vacuums and more — which smart home gadgets are worth buying in 2026, which to skip, and the practical rules for a home that just works.