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iRobot introduces first cleaning machine that automatically washes and dries its mopping pad

Adriana Marais,

iRobot introduced its latest high-end robot vacuum on Tuesday, the Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock. This model automatically cleans and dries the mopping pad, a task that had to be done manually with previous combo vacuums. However, with a price tag of $1,399, many consumers may opt to wait for future generations of the product to offer similar features at a more affordable price. Cleaning robots exist to automate tasks that are a pain for us, and the Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot expands on that. iRobot…

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With electricity bills skyrocketing, these gadgets will help you to save some bucks while reducing your power consumption. (Amazon) Gadgets 

Feeling anxious about high electricity bills? Check out these 4 gadgets from Qubo, Wipro, and Ohm to help cut costs.

Sanjay Patil,

This summer, many people are facing the reality of higher electricity bills due to rising energy prices and increased usage of household appliances. By being aware of the power consumption of each device in your home, you can make informed decisions to cut costs. Kill-A-Watt first popularized measuring power consumption at the device level in the early 2000s in the United States. Kill-A-Watt, which means kilowatt, is a device that measures the amount of electricity used by various household appliances. All you have to do is plug the device into…

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Kickstarter launch of Mui’s enchanting wooden smart home controller coincides with the start of CES 2024

Febin Mathew

Mui has a history with CES, having unveiled their initial wooden smart home control board in 2019. Since then, they have been diligently developing a second generation model for over a year. Excitingly, it appears that the new Mui Board will soon be available for purchase, with the aim of delivering it to customers by the end of 2024. Like the original, the new Mui Board is a wooden, touch-sensitive surface that allows you to control smart home devices. When it’s not in use, it looks like a minimalistic little…

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Users can now manage and view the camera's feed through the newer application. News 

Google integrates original Nest Indoor Cameras with Home App

Adriana Marais,

Google has announced that users can now transfer their first-generation Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor devices from the old Nest app to the new Home application. The company has started rolling out this feature for the indoor camera through the public preview version of the Home app, and it will take a few weeks to reach all users. Nest cameras had their own app before Google bought the company. Over time, Google added support for all of its smart home products to its Home app, but users of…

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Do things like schedule lights and blinds, vacuum while everyone is away and more. News 

Google Home’s Script Editor Enhances Automation Capabilities of Smart Devices

Adriana Marais, , ,

Last month, Google launched its revamped Home app, which included routines to provide users with greater authority over smart home automations. In a recent Google Nest blog post, the company revealed a new script editor that offers users more precise control over automations. For instance, users can now dim lights and lower blinds when the living room TV is on after dark. However, the editor requires some fundamental programming skills as it employs the YAML data serialization language. Building an automation requires three elements: triggers, conditions, and actions. A trigger…

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