home appliances
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I fell in love with this perfect self-heating mug. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do.
Read Essay →: I fell in love with this perfect self-heating mug. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do.Seeing as how the work-from-home life is here to stay for the foreseeable future — for better or for worse…
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An inventive new soap dispenser that might just get our kids to wash their hands. Bring on the bubbles!
Read Essay →: An inventive new soap dispenser that might just get our kids to wash their hands. Bring on the bubbles!I get to review fun kids products all the time, but it’s been a while since I saw one that…
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Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.
Read Essay →: Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.Let’s talk HEPA air purifiers and the coronavirus. I’ve started to hear some noise about how these appliances might help…
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12 tech gifts you should probably just buy for yourself already | Holiday Tech Guide 2019
Read Essay →: 12 tech gifts you should probably just buy for yourself already | Holiday Tech Guide 2019We’ve got lots of cool tech gifts for big kids and teens, not to mention some awesome STEM holiday gifts…
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Tonal is a home fitness system that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Read Essay →: Tonal is a home fitness system that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.This mama still has it going on in many ways, but let’s face it: the 40s are here to stay.…
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Molekule: The gorgeous high-tech air purifier that’s touted by MoMA (yes, the art museum)
Read Essay →: Molekule: The gorgeous high-tech air purifier that’s touted by MoMA (yes, the art museum)Spring is nearly here, despite snowy forecasts even down South. But our allergens haven’t gotten the note that we’re not…
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High tech baby gifts: 4 of the best splurges for your very favorite parents-to-be
Read Essay →: High tech baby gifts: 4 of the best splurges for your very favorite parents-to-beIf you’re shopping for a baby gift and want to go in on The Big Gift with a group —…
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Hot home tech design: 7 devices you never knew could be gorgeous
Read Essay →: Hot home tech design: 7 devices you never knew could be gorgeousIt’s amazing how far home tech design has come, even since we started this site six years ago. What once…
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8 cool gadgets to make your smart homes even smarter | CES 2017
Read Essay →: 8 cool gadgets to make your smart homes even smarter | CES 2017We saw a ton of new smart home products launch last year, with offerings from Nest, WeMo, smart doorbells and much more. But wow,…
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The ultimate indoor/outdoor grill for people who thought they could never have one. Tech to the rescue!
Read Essay →: The ultimate indoor/outdoor grill for people who thought they could never have one. Tech to the rescue!Of course tech innovations are making their way to the traditional BBQ now too, and if you don’t have…
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The air purifier and humidifier combo that could help you sneeze (and dust) less
Read Essay →: The air purifier and humidifier combo that could help you sneeze (and dust) lessWe’ve seen a lot of new smart devices recently that are helping us monitor our air quality, but I’ve often…
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3 genius mosquito tech solutions to keep your family itch free
Read Essay →: 3 genius mosquito tech solutions to keep your family itch freePreventing mosquitoes is one of my big concerns, especially this summer. Not only are they annoying and itchy, they carry…
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BrightNest app: Our cool free app of the week
Read Essay →: BrightNest app: Our cool free app of the weekThe first word that pops into my head after I hear “spring” is “cleaning,” probably because three kids plus one dog…
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The most technologically advanced blender we’ve ever seen, thanks to Panasonic. (Yes, Panasonic!)
Read Essay →: The most technologically advanced blender we’ve ever seen, thanks to Panasonic. (Yes, Panasonic!)I recently sat through a cooking demo press event at Panasonic HQ for the Panasonic High-Power ZX-1800 Blender, and was admittedly…
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The new UviCube UV light sterilizer: For more than just sterilizing baby bottles.
Read Essay →: The new UviCube UV light sterilizer: For more than just sterilizing baby bottles.It’s officially winter, as Jonas has let us know oh-so-subtly this past weekend. And since everyone in my house also has…
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Tado offers smart climate control, now for homes without central heat or air
Read Essay →: Tado offers smart climate control, now for homes without central heat or airWe do our best to save energy at home, but it is easier said than done with three kids who…
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The coolest new tech for parents this year: Best of CES 2016
Read Essay →: The coolest new tech for parents this year: Best of CES 2016At the recent CES 2016 show, coverage, I was excited to see all the incredible tech designed just to help parents make our…
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The 15 coolest new tech gadgets of the year: Editors’ Best Tech of 2015
Read Essay →: The 15 coolest new tech gadgets of the year: Editors’ Best Tech of 2015We’re always excited to try out all the new gadgets each year and wow, what a long way we’ve come since…
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The smart bulb with a speaker built right in: A bright new trend in mash-up technology.
Read Essay →: The smart bulb with a speaker built right in: A bright new trend in mash-up technology.Question: How many Beyoncés does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: As many as you’re in the…
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5 smart ways to live greener without making major changes to your life. (As in, no turning your bathtub into a hydroponic garden.)
Read Essay →: 5 smart ways to live greener without making major changes to your life. (As in, no turning your bathtub into a hydroponic garden.)We are always looking for ways that we can live a greener lifestyle with our families, but trust us, we…