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Tineco Pure One Station 5
This cordless vacuum brightens my floors in more ways than one (and it beats my Dyson)

I've been testing the Tineco Pure One Station cordless vacuum cleaner, and it's quickly become my go-to over my traditional upright vacuum.

Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini
I test smart home devices for a living and the smart plug I use for my Christmas tree is $8
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The 10 best tech gifts you can buy at Walmart this year
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro
This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is better than I expected, especially with this deal
Blink Video Doorbell
The $36 Blink Video Doorbell is one of the best smart home deals this holiday season
Tineco Pure One Station 5

This cordless vacuum brightens my floors in more ways than one (and it beats my Dyson)

I've been testing the Tineco Pure One Station cordless vacuum cleaner, and it's quickly become my go-to over my traditional upright vacuum.
14 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Kitchen & Household
Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini

I test smart home devices for a living and the smart plug I use for my Christmas tree is $8

The Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini is on sale just in time to deliver the convenience of automation to your Christmas tree or indoor lights.
18 hours ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Lighting
Partial view of a man using his 9th generation iPad along with an Apple Pen and Magic Keyboard.

The 10 best tech gifts you can buy at Walmart this year

We've rounded up the best tech gifts for everyone on your list this year, starting at just $15, all found conveniently at one retailer: Walmart.
21 hours ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Home & Office
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro

This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is better than I expected, especially with this deal

The battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro - currently $170 - has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Blink Video Doorbell

The $36 Blink Video Doorbell is one of the best smart home deals this holiday season

When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Sony Bravia 9 TV

The best 75-inch TVs you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best 75-inch TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL to fit all budgets and needs.
2 days ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
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The best TVs you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best TVs that offer a great balance between cost and premium features, and have high refresh rates and excellent picture quality from brands like Samsung, LG, and more.
2 days ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

One of the best Ring video doorbells you can get is on sale for $100

If you're a Ring user looking to upgrade to a battery-powered video doorbell, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the perfect choice, especially at 33% off with this deal.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam

This Ring device is the only indoor security camera you'll ever need - and it's only $50

The Ring Pan/Tilt Indoor Cam checks almost all the boxes, including a great value for the price. It's 38% off this holiday season.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Echo Hub

This Amazon tablet solved my biggest smart home problem - and it's on sale right now

As a smart home enthusiast, I've tested dozens of IoT devices, and Amazon's Echo Hub is still one of the most useful. You can currently get it at 31% off.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
A young man and a young woman using OnePlus 10 Pro smartphones to take selfies

The best phones you can buy (and how the top iPhone and Pixel models stack up)

We've tested every new handset from major brands this year and ranked the best phones, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and more.
3 days ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop

Does Roomba make the best robot vacuum? I tested its latest model, and it's worth every penny

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the company's first all-in-one, fully functional robot. Here's how it fared in my house of children and pets.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Robot vacuums
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra

This EcoFlow battery station had enough capacity to power my entire home - and it's $1,300 off

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is one of the most capable battery stations on the market. After putting it through a few weeks of testing (and a storm), here are my thoughts.
3 days ago by Maria Diaz in Energy
Cync Reveal HD+ Undercabinet lights by GE Lighting

This smart home accessory made the biggest difference to my kitchen decor - and it's not what you'd expect

Easily installed and voice-controlled, the Cync Undercabinet lights give my kitchen a gorgeous look.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

Why I recommend the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro even though I'm not a fan of subscriptions

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the top-performing, most feature-packed battery Ring doorbell currently available.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
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