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CNETAre you one of those people who wait until the first "dot-one" release before jumping to a new iPhone operating system? I need to run software early, which can carry risks, and there have been times in the past when I've looked at the more sensible side of the fence when snags invariably crop up with any…

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Our venture into vacation rentals started out as a romantic pipe dream of my husband's, a way to invest our savings into something other than the stock market. We'd never owned a home of our own -- we were living in a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco -- yet we were wildly optimistic about our…

If you're an Amazon Alexa user looking for something cheap, then Sengled leads the way with a smart floodlight that can pair directly with the Echo Plus or the Echo Show -- if you don't have one of those, you'll need the Sengled hub plugged into your router. You'll find those bulbs on Amazon in…

Upgrading a home to a smart home doesn't need to be a massive investment, with Amazon Labor Day deals now reducing the price of numerous Eve products to commemorate the holiday. We're seeing discounts of up to 50% across various tech devices, including LED lamps, smart plugs and cameras. One example is this Eve LED…

Labor Day sales are in full swing right now, and it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a new kitchen appliance or other tech to update your home. More and more products are becoming "smart," and one category you might not be familiar with yet is smart ovens. This one from Tovala is made to…

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The Ring Alarm Pro is a DIY home security system, but you'll get the most out of it if you plan on upgrading your whole home's smart systems. It has a built-in Eero router, so adding an extender can turn your network into a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system. Plus, it includes cellular-supported backup Wi-Fi, so…