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TV mounted on a wall in a backyard
The best outdoor TVs you can buy: Expert recommended

The best outdoor TVs can upgrade your deck or backyard with great picture and streaming features while protecting your electronics from the elements.

eufyCam S3 Pro
I tested the new EufyCam S3 Pro and can't go back to grainy night vision
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro
This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50 off with a limited time deal
Linkind Smart Solar Lights SL5
These smart lights made my home Halloween-ready in minutes (and they're on sale)
Black flashlight against a pink background
The best flashlights you can buy: Expert tested
TV mounted on a wall in a backyard

The best outdoor TVs you can buy: Expert recommended

The best outdoor TVs can upgrade your deck or backyard with great picture and streaming features while protecting your electronics from the elements.
1 week ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
eufyCam S3 Pro

I tested the new EufyCam S3 Pro and can't go back to grainy night vision

The new EufyCam S3 Pro promises to capture night footage as clearly as daytime footage, and it delivers.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro

This Pro-level Ring Spotlight Cam is $50 off with a limited time deal

The battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro - currently 22% off at $180 - has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Linkind Smart Solar Lights SL5

These smart lights made my home Halloween-ready in minutes (and they're on sale)

The Linkind Smart Solar lights add curb appeal to your home throughout the year, and you can easily change their colors according to the seasonal theme.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Lighting
Black flashlight against a pink background

The best flashlights you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best and brightest flashlights, from farthest beam distance to highest lumen output, that won't leave you in the dark.
2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Energy
Hand holding Yale Assure Lock 2

Ecobee is partnering with Yale and August to expand its home security system

Ecobee is adding extra security measures to its system to create smarter integrations in a single-user experience.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 with the included accessories

The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert tested

Going off the grid or need power in a pinch during a power outage? I tested the best portable power stations to keep your devices running.
2 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy
Blink Mini 2

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is it

The newest version of the Blink Mini has key updates that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers, and a waterproof adapter makes it that much sweeter.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
A Husqvarna 430X robot mower in its charging dock, which is set on a patch of well-manicured grass.

The best robot lawn mowers you can buy: Expert tested

We went hands-on with the best robot mowers that can cut your grass regularly and let you kick back and relax while the job gets done.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Yard & Outdoors
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera

The battery-powered Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is just what my dark yard needed

The Blink Outdoor 4 with a Floodlight mount is the perfect security camera for the unlit side of my yard.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
Arlo Pro 5S

You can still get a battery-powered Arlo 2K security camera for only $100 with this deal

Brand-exclusive features made the Arlo Pro 5S 2K hard for me to recommend to everyone. This huge markdown makes it easier.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight camera

The best outdoor security floodlights: Expert recommended

The best floodlights for home security include features like motion detection, security cameras, and adjustable brightness to give you peace of mind.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Home Security
EcoFlow River 3 portable battery

One of the newest EcoFlow portable batteries is only $159 now

If you need a lightweight portable battery that won't break the bank, check out the EcoFlow River 3, especially at only $159 right now.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Power banks and batteries
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This Bluetti power station is ideal for road-tripping - and now it's 46% off

The Bluetti AC70 is portable and delivers enough power for your basic energy-intensive devices. Right now you can get it for $320 off on Amazon.
3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office
Echo Hub

The best smart home devices you can buy: Expert tested

We've tested the best smart home devices that can help make your life easier. Here are our top picks.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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