My new favorite hobby is 3D printing, and Creality, one of the big boys in the 3D printing market, is coming full force with AMAZING last-minute deals on their K2 Combo 3D Printer! A fully enclosed printer featuring 4-color automatic filament swapping for multi-color prints, quiet yet fast motors, smart auto-leveling, and a beginner-friendly out-of-the-box experience, the K2 Combo, starting at $599, feels like a steal!
Hip injuries are serious for anyone, but they’re especially dangerous for older adults. Recovery is often slow, complications are common, and a single fall can permanently change someone’s independence. We’ve seen everything from emergency pendants to AI-powered cameras pitched as solutions, but Briggs Health Solutions has taken a very different approach with the Smart Hip Guardian.
One of the hardest things for loved ones as we get older is the in-between times. It’s easier when you know for sure that someone can’t live alone anymore, but when they’re starting to slow down but still want to be independent, it’s a lot tougher to know if you’re making the right decisions. The Cairns Health Luna wants to replace traditional “alert buttons” with a more hands-on AI solution that lets elderly loved ones remain more safely independent!
There’s nothing like the right tech to make home life smarter, simpler, and a little more magical. Our 2025 Holiday Home Tech Gift Guide showcases gadgets that streamline your routines, enhance your space, and bring a touch of futuristic comfort to everyday living. From smart lighting and connected security to powerful cleaning companions and innovative kitchen solutions, every pick seamlessly blends design, intelligence, and practicality. Whether you’re shopping for a tech enthusiast or just someone who loves a good upgrade, these gifts deliver lasting comfort and convenience. Don’t miss our giveaway at the end for an extra reason to celebrate.
If you’re looking to get into birdwatching with a smart feeder that actually looks good in your yard, the Kiwibit Beako Smart Bird Feeder is the perfect choice. The 4K camera delivers great footage, setup is straightforward, and the solar panel means you’ll never worry about charging. Squirrel deterrent may be required, but it’s a really fun way to see birds up close and personal!
Vivint has provided a great ecosystem of home automation and security. They recently announced the Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3) and HomeProtect, a premium, professionally monitored security service at a DIY self-monitored price point. These are exciting new additions to their already impressive product offerings and ensure home security continues to improve with their ever-advancing lineup of features and products.
The EcoFlow Black Friday rollout begins today, offering the deepest price cuts they’ve had all year. Power stations, solar panels, and bundles are marked down sharply, making this the moment to upgrade your backup power setup. Inventory won’t last, and the best deals never do. If you’ve been waiting for a practical, long-term investment, today is the day to act.
The WOLFBOX MF200 is an electric compressed air duster that promises to replace those wasteful canned air products we’ve all been buying for years. Retailing for $134.99, it’s definitely more expensive upfront than a $10 can of compressed air, but if you clean electronics, keyboards, or household items regularly, the math works out fast. I’ve been testing it for about three weeks, and it’s become my go-to for any dusting job around the house.
If you’ve been eyeing those big, beautiful QLED TVs that make everything look like a movie, but you’re not ready to drop a month’s rent on one, the TCL T7 Series QLED TV might be your happy middle ground. Designed for people who want cinematic color, smooth motion, and smart features without the sticker shock, this 4K UHD HDR QLED TV lineup delivers big-screen luxury at prices that don’t make your wallet panic.
The air inside your home might look perfectly fine, but looks can be deceiving. The uHoo Caeli Smart Air Quality Monitor, priced at $399, takes all that invisible stuff floating around you — dust, humidity, carbon dioxide, and other microscopic pollutants — and turns it into something you can finally understand and act on. You can’t see the air you breathe, but Caeli helps you see what it’s doing to you.
It’s officially Spooky Season, and Vivint is getting in on the fun with its Halloween-themed doorbell chimes. From October 16th through November 2nd, homeowners can add a touch of frightful festivity to their front doors. Whether you’re welcoming trick-or-treaters, curious neighbors, or the occasional delivery driver, these eerie tones are sure to make an impression—especially the ones that laugh back.
Digital photo frames have long promised a smarter way to relive memories, but until now, they’ve also required an inconvenient relationship with nearby outlets and visible cords. Aura, known for its elegant connected photo frames, is introducing Aura Ink, a new cordless color e-paper frame designed to look and feel like a printed photograph while staying as connected and dynamic as a smart device.
The Echelon Stride-6 is a great treadmill for those who are space-constrained and need a solid, straightforward machine that covers the basics well. Echelon builds on a traditional treadmill experience with its subscription-based Echelon app, which adds live and recorded workout videos. Retailing for $1,799.99, it’s frequently found on sale, making it a more approachable option for those who want smart features without breaking the bank.
I’m an unabashed Roku fanboy, and have been for many years. Roku’s interface and design have just continued to improve with each iteration. They know that when you sit down to watch TV, you want to be able to zero in on your options in the increasingly expansive streaming channels. The latest refresh of Roku’s platform incorporates AI, sports, and more to make it an even better experience!
There are gadgets that make life easier, and then there are gadgets that make life meaningful. The HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner falls somewhere in between. On the surface, it’s just a device that converts your old slides and negatives into digital files. But in practice, it has the potential to bring back people, places, and entire eras you thought were lost to a shoebox in the back of a closet.
Recently, we reviewed several products from Sainlogic, including their SA1 Wi-Fi Smart Weather Station, SA7 Wi-Fi Smart Weather Station, and the SA3 Smart Portable Weather Station. All three are solid performers, so we come to the review of the Sainlogic HY01 LED Hydroponics System with high hopes.
Govee is leaning into our collective desire for cozy, mood-setting vibes with three new star light projectors that make your living room, bedroom, or home office feel like a planetarium—or an underwater retreat. The lineup includes the Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro, the Govee Star Light Projector (Nebula), and the Govee Star Light Projector (Ocean Wave). Whether you’re trying to set the scene for a quiet night in, create a calming environment for sleep, or just enjoy an out-of-this-world visual upgrade, Govee has a projector for you.
If you’ve ever stood up after a long day of work and felt like you just survived a car crash in slow motion, you already know the quiet cruelty of a bad chair. Cushions deflate into sad pancakes, armrests turn into medieval torture devices, and “lumbar support” somehow manages to miss your lumbar completely. After eight hours, your spine is ready to file for divorce. Enter the LiberNovo Omni, the smart chair that raised $8.5 million on Kickstarter. It claims it can save your back — but is it here to rescue you, or just pad your chiropractor’s retirement plan?
If your desk has turned into a tangled mess of adapters, hubs, and “just one more” dongle purchases, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock might be the rescue plan you didn’t know you needed. Priced at $499, it’s designed for creative professionals, IT wranglers, and anyone managing serious digital workloads who are tired of wasting time chasing network bottlenecks or juggling ports. Instead of fighting your gear, this dock gives you a way to actually make it all play nicely together.
The Owlet Dream Sight camera and the third-generation Dream Duo 3 bundle are both designed to ease parenting stress with smart features and a modern look. Dream Sight offers crisp 2K video, cry detection, and room temperature and humidity tracking. Pair it with the FDA-cleared Dream Sock to add pulse rate and oxygen monitoring, creating a more complete view of your baby’s well-being. Instead of simply showing you whether your baby is asleep, Owlet Dream Sight provides peace of mind and helps you feel calmer, more rested, and more confident, even during those unpredictable overnight hours.
Smart lighting is no longer just about flipping a switch or setting a timer. At IFA 2025, Govee rolled out a fresh lineup of lighting gear that blurs the line between practical home lighting and mood-shaping ambiance. From a TV backlight that actually watches what’s on your screen to outdoor lights that could make your house the most talked-about one on the block, Govee is clearly betting that you want your lighting to be more than just functional.