As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few of our favorite smart-home items from the past year. From ice cream makers and portable air conditioners to super-fast phone chargers and ...

Apple users had a banner year when it came to new smart home devices. Of all the ones I tested, here are my favorite Apple Home-compatible ones that launched in 2025. Heading into the year, I had high ...

If you’ve ever stared at your ancient light switches, or uninspiring sockets, and thought there must be a smarter way, well, there is. There are a number of brands out there that specialize in making ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. As if our smartphones were not already central to our lives, a new ...

Best home security system of 2026: Top alarms tested and reviewed by an expert - These are the best smart, connected security and alarm systems for keeping your home safe ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

From gadgets that tackle chores to those that add a touch of magic to your home, here are our favorite smart home picks. From gadgets that tackle chores to those that add a touch of magic to your home ...

Xiaomi has quietly lifted the lid on its latest manufacturing project — a highly automated smart home appliance factory designed to run with very little human involvement. The facility was showcased ...

From voice commands to app schedules, today's smart lights can do anything. We found which bulbs work the best.

Foldable phones have moved from experimental gadgets to mainstream smartphone trends in 2025. Early models faced challenges with durability, creasing, and software compatibility, but today's foldables ...