Object avoidance is a tough nut to crack on robot vacuums, but Narwal's new Flow 2 claims it has the best yet with a mix of on-board processing and AI cloud computing.

Govee arrives at CES with enhanced ceiling lights that can mimic a real skylight or give you a window to another world.

My home is much better with well-applied artificial intelligence, making things safer and saving money. Here's where AI is ...

Cozyla's smart display at CES 2026 is unlike any I've seen before. Easily outpacing the extra-large Amazon Echo Show 21, the ...

Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice ...

Kelvin's radiant heater is artsy and ideal for beating back winter chills safely in any room -- if you have the space.

Two new smart locks from Lockin don't require batteries at all. They're a game changer for renters or apartment dwellers who can't run wires.

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Traditional pet doors can allow in pests, weather, other animals and even intruders. The Power Pet Roll-Up Door aims to fix ...

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 ...