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Early Prime Day Anker Deals: 25 Best Bargains on Headphones, Home Goods and More
by Max McHone on June 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Anker makes a huge variety of top-rated tech, and there are tons of products already discounted ahead of Amazon's biggest sale of the year.
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My One Must-Do Smart Home Tip When I'm Going on Vacation -- That Everyone Forgets
by Tyler Lacoma on June 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's easy, it's important and no one remembers: Here's why a minute with your phone is vital before heading out on an adventure.
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My Favorite Tips for Decluttering Your Phone and Dealing With All Those Smart Home Apps
by Tyler Lacoma on June 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If your home apps are multiplying, I suggest converting to Matter devices, adopting a password manager, and using other hacks to cut down on juggling all those apps.
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Upgrade Your Summer Van Life With My Top Security Recommendations
by Tyler Lacoma on June 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Live your van life without worrying about thieves using my few simple security upgrades.
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These 83 Alexa Commands Can Teach You History, Make You Laugh, Read a Book and More Cool Stuff
by Katie Teague on June 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Keeping the kids entertained while school is out for the summer is easier when Alexa can help you do it -- and these commands are the key.
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Save $120 Off This Roborock Q10 S5 Robot Vacuum and Never Clean Your Own Floor Again
by Oliver Haslam on June 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's time to ditch that old manual vacuum and let this smart robot do it instead.
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Best Smart Home Safes for 2025: We Cracked the Code
by Tyler Lacoma on June 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
CNET experts found safes that offer top-line features like fingerprint readers and Bluetooth, including one with voice assistant support, and an excellent small office safe.
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The Absolute Worst Places to Put Your Alexa Devices
by Katie Teague on June 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Beyond sound quality, you have several factors to weigh when placing your new smart speaker, from privacy to hygiene and beyond.
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Snap Up 2 Blink Outdoor 4 Cameras for Only $70 at Amazon Ahead of Prime Day
by Amber Guetebier on June 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Keeping an eye on things at home just got easier (and cheaper), thanks to this record-low price on a pair of Blink outdoor security cameras.
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Act Fast to Keep Your Coffee Hot With $60 Off This Ember Smart Mug 2
by Max McHone on June 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
You can drink hot coffee for ages with this amazing mug for just $90.