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Nanoleaf Rope Light

News & Features

Nanoleaf Launches Rope Light and Solar Garden Lights, Expands to 2,500 Walmart Stores Across the U.S.

Nanoleaf has just dropped two new lighting products that are anything but boring, and they’re doing it while making a serious retail power move. With the debut of the Nanoleaf Rope Light and the Nanoleaf Solar Garden Lights, the company is stretching its smart lighting style both inside and out. And to top it all off, Nanoleaf products are now hitting the shelves at more than 2,500 Walmart locations across the U.S., making it a lot easier for you to get your hands on some affordable home lighting that doesn’t look or feel cheap.

X9 PRO OMNI

News & Features

ECOVACS Doubles Down on Smarter, Cleaner Living with the X9 PRO OMNI and T80 OMNI

If you’ve ever watched your robot vacuum skid around the edges of a sticky mess or limp over a pile of pet hair like it’s asking for help, you’ll want to keep reading. ECOVACS is back with not one but two new DEEBOTs, the X9 PRO OMNI and T80 OMNI, armed with their signature OZMO Roller Mop technology and a laundry list of genuinely useful features. Think of these as your new cleaning sidekicks that actually know what they’re doing, minus the complaints.

Arlo Secure 6

News & Features

Arlo Secure 6 Brings Smarter AI Alerts, Fire Detection, and Video Search to Your Home Security System

If you’ve ever spent way too much time scrubbing through hours of footage just to figure out if your motion alert was your neighbor’s cat or something serious, Arlo Secure 6 is about to change your whole approach to home security. This latest update to Arlo‘s Secure subscription service isn’t just a minor refresh. It’s a full-on upgrade that adds a seriously brainy layer to your existing Arlo gear, making your security cameras a lot more helpful and a lot less needy.

Makita MAKTRAK System in the back of a truck

News & Features

The Makita MAKTRAK Modular Storage System Reinvents Tool Storage for DIY’ers, Contractors, and Truck-Bed Tacticians

Toolboxes should work as hard as the people using them. That’s the simple but savvy idea behind the new Makita MAKTRAK Modular Storage System. This rugged, jobsite-ready solution says goodbye to the awkward vertical stacks we’ve all wrestled with and hello to something a lot more functional. Built in the U.S.A. using global materials, MAKTRAK goes horizontal where others go vertical, giving you a more logical, more accessible, and dare we say, saner way to manage your gear. Best of all, it can be quickly delivered for free, right to your door, when you order online from Home Depot!

Yale Assure Lock 2 and ADT

News & Features

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch Brings Fingerprint Access and Z-Wave 800 to ADT+ Home Security

Yale is no stranger to making your front door smarter, but this time they’ve teamed up with ADT to add something that’s been strangely missing from the Z-Wave scene: fingerprint access. Starting today, the new Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave 800 Series will be available for $279.99 on ADT’s site, and it’s coming in hot with a bag full of tricks that go far beyond just locking and unlocking your door.

Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd gen

News & Features

Keeping an Eye on Spring: Arlo Wants to Be Your Security Sidekick

Ah, spring. The season of budding flowers, longer days, and—let’s be honest—pollen that’s plotting your demise. While you’re stocking up on allergy meds (Costco’s generic versions are basically a public service at this point), it’s also the time of year when everyone starts thinking about sprucing things up, especially outdoors. And by “sprucing up,” we mean making sure your yard isn’t doubling as the neighborhood’s raccoon rave spot or the unofficial shortcut for door-to-door salespeople. If you’re in the mood to reclaim your turf—and make sure your packages aren’t doing a disappearing act—Arlo has a few gadgets worth checking out.

Aura Aspen

News & Features

Aura Aspen Wants to Hang Out in Your Home, and It’s Bringing All Your Favorite Photos with It

If you wish your phone’s camera roll could magically decorate your home, say hello to the Aura Aspen digital frame. It’s sleek, slim, seriously stylish, and ready to rescue your best memories from digital purgatory. At just 0.5″ thick, Aspen might be thin, but it’s definitely not shy. It’s designed to be the kind of home accessory that quietly turns heads without trying too hard, kind of like that one friend who always looks effortlessly put-together.

Comcast Xfinity Internet

News & Features

Comcast Promises No Surprises: A 5-Year Price Lock for Xfinity Internet

If the words “internet bill” make your eye twitch, you’re not alone. With many providers, prices spike, promos vanish, and fees seem to multiply overnight. Xfinity Internet is looking to change that. Comcast now offers new customers a five-year price guarantee—no contracts, no surprise hikes, no fine-print nonsense. It’s a welcome shift from the usual game of bill roulette, with consistent pricing, unlimited data, and solid service you don’t have to second-guess. Comcast offers a way to make at least one of your monthly bills a bit less stressful, and we’re here for it!

Husqvarna Automower iQ Series

Gear Bits, Outdoors

Husqvarna Automower iQ Series Debuts with Wire-Free EPOS Tech and Smarter Lawn Care

Husqvarna, the brand that helped popularize automated lawnmowers, is back with a standout update to its Automower line—featuring smarter, wire-free mowing with EPOS technology. The Husqvarna Automower iQ Series features Exact Positioning Operating System (EPOS) technology for boundary wire-free operation, which is a game changer for homeowners looking for a more streamlined setup  Depending on the model, iQ Series robotic lawnmowers can handle slopes ranging from 25% to 50% at the boundary and 50% to 70% within the mowing area  Prices start at $2,999.99.

PETLUX V3

Crowdfunding, News & Features

The Scoop on the PETLUX V3: A Smarter, Cleaner, and Roomier Litter Box That Doesn’t Stink

If your cat is more lion-sized than kitten-small or you’re juggling the daily routines of multiple feline friends, you’ve probably had your fair share of litter box drama. Cramped quarters, constant scooping, weird smells, and let’s not even talk about the “surprise” leaks on your floor. PETLUX clearly got the memo and decided it was time for a serious upgrade. Meet the PETLUX V3—a sleek, spacious, self-cleaning litter box that doesn’t just clean up after your cats but also tidies up a lot of the stress that comes with being a devoted cat parent.

Pulli Bin

Crowdfunding, News & Features

Pulli Bin Is a Smartly Designed 13-Gallon Trash Can That Solves the One Kitchen Problem You’ve Been Ignoring

Somewhere between overstuffing a trash bag and wrestling it out of the can without tearing it, most people have probably muttered a few choice words. Maybe you’ve done the suction dance—you know, the one where you pull, and the bag doesn’t budge, so you squat, tug, and swear while hoping nothing rips or leaks. It’s a universal struggle, and honestly, we’ve all just sort of accepted that taking out the trash is supposed to be annoying. But the makers of the Pulli Bin don’t think you should have to settle for that.

Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 and E18

News & Features

The New Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 and E18 Are Full-Self Driving Robot Lawn Mowers with No Boundary Wires and Smart Mapping

Eufy, Anker Innovations‘ robotic appliance and home security brand, has officially announced their brand new Vision Full-Self Driving automatic lawn mowers, the eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 and E18. Available to order today, the eufy Robot Lawn Mowers utilize cameras to avoid obstacles, identify lawn edges and obstacles, and create paths. You can order yours today at eufy.com and Amazon.

The Iconic LAVA Lamp Has Just Turned 60, and It’s Still the Coolest Thing in the Room!

Events, News & Features

The Iconic LAVA Lamp Has Just Turned 60, and It’s Still the Coolest Thing in the Room!

What do a science experiment, a piece of pop art, and a relaxing meditation aid have in common? If you guessed a LAVA Lamp, you’re already glowing in the right direction. April 5 is lighting up in a big way this year—not only is it National LAVA Lamp Day, but it’s also the 60th anniversary of the iconic brand. That’s six decades of swirling wax, ambient glow, and unapologetic retro charm. Whether you grew up with one on your nightstand or just discovered its hypnotic magic, now’s the perfect time to celebrate the glow that never goes out of style.

COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush in the author's hand.

Reviews, Travel

COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush Review: The Spin Cycle Your Face Didn’t Know It Needed

If you’ve been holding onto your old Clarisonic like a security blanket, hoping the “replacement brush head” economy wouldn’t finally catch up to you—yeah, it’s time. There’s a new facial scrubber in town, and while it doesn’t bark out orders or brew you coffee, it does make your skin feel a whole lot cleaner, fresher, and (dare we say it?) a bit glowier. The COSLUS Facial Cleansing Brush—part spin brush, part vibrating silicone cleanser, and part foaming wizard—takes your skincare routine to the next level without making you feel like you just dropped half your paycheck at the beauty counter.

Swiffer Sweep + Mop Deluxe

News & Features

Swiffer Gets a Makeover: Meet the Sweep + Mop Deluxe That Shrinks, Scrubs, and Stores Like a Dream

For anyone who’s ever had to do a full-on contortionist act to clean behind a toilet, or who’s played closet Tetris trying to store a broom, a mop, and that random Swiffer you forgot you had—Swiffer is finally giving your cleaning routine (and your storage situation) a much-needed glow-up. Enter the Swiffer Sweep + Mop Deluxe, a new 2-in-1 cleaning sidekick that’s part floor whisperer, part space-saving magician, and fully ready to replace that pile of mismatched cleaning gear you’ve been meaning to sort through.

XGIMI Portable Outdoor Projector Screen

News & Features

Level Up Movie Night with the XGIMI Portable Outdoor Projector Screen: Big Entertainment, Anywhere You Go

Spring is starting to flirt with warmer weather, and that means the great outdoors is calling—but not just for hikes or hammocks. Movie nights, camping trips, tailgates, and impromptu backyard gatherings are officially back in season. And if you’re someone who loves a good film under the stars but hates the setup fuss, XGIMI just dropped something right on time: a super-portable, easy-to-use 70″ portable outdoor projector screen that won’t turn into a wrinkled mess or a setup nightmare.

Feno Smartbrush and XyFoam in the author's hand

Health and Fitness, Reviews

Feno Smartbrush Founders Edition Bundle Review: The 20-Second Toothbrush Gunning for Your Dentist’s Job

If you’re someone who’s ever stood in front of your bathroom mirror, half-asleep, robotically brushing your teeth after mentally (mis)calculating how many times you could hit snooze and still make it to work — this smartbrush is for you. The Feno Smartbrush isn’t just another electric toothbrush or even just a smart toothbrush; it is a full-mouth, AI-powered, oral-health-summarizing, plaque-busting mini dental clinic in the palm of your hand. I’ve been testing the Feno Smartbrush Founders Edition Bundle to see if it’s worth the hype (and the price tag). Spoiler: There’s a lot to talk about.

Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator Review: Portable, Powerful, and Ready for Any Road

Reviews, Travel, Vehicles & Gear

Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator Review: Portable, Powerful, and Ready for Any Road

Nothing is worse than discovering low tire pressure on your bike, mower, or vehicle—especially when you’re short on time or far from help. Over the years, I’ve tried various tire inflators that were often underpowered, tethered to a power source, or simply frustrating to use. Slime, a company long associated with tire care, has solved many of those issues with the Slime Cordless Pro Power Tire Inflator—a powerful, portable solution designed to keep you moving.