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Amazon recently launched Alexa Plus, a major AI-powered upgrade to its voice assistant. This new version brings significantly ...

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For selection and affordability, Ikea will be hard to beat for Matter-compatible smart home sensors and lighting in 2026.

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Honeywell Home's thermostat upgrade has a twist for owners of Ring doorbells and similar tech, paving the way to a new thermostat future.

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Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...