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The top smart air purifier in our guide is Levoit's Core 400S Smart Air Purifier, which is currently down to $190 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Just be sure to click the on-page coupon to take $30 off the list price. The discount is the largest we've seen this year, though the unit did dip to $179 in 2022's Black Friday sale. In our tests, the unit performed better than some of its more expensive competitors and the filters are reasonably priced at $50 (other purifiers require replacements topping $100).Photo by…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETThere are many cybersecurity issues plaguing smart home devices, from video doorbells that can be easily hacked to a popular security camera brand suffering a consumer privacy scandal. A big deciding factor for smart home users choosing a product is how it can keep their information secure. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) -- the organization behind Matter and Zigbee -- just announced a "Product Security Verified Mark" for IoT devices. Essentially, this mark serves as a seal of approval added…

Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market. Gazelle is known around the world for its popular Dutch e-bikes and pedal bikes, which leverage over 130 years of continuous production and design legacy. More recently, the brand has spent several years expanding its electric models into the US. With the launch of its new Class 3 Eclipse model for the US, this marks the first…

Circular Ring Slim MSRP $297.00 “The Circular Ring Slim is lightweight and comfortable to wear. Unfortunately, that's largely where the positives end.” Pros Comfortable to wear App contains plenty of data General advice can be informative Cons Aluminum isn't durable enough…

I think it was sophomore year of high school when a friend outted himself as a Kevin. He seemed like a normal guy until one day... Some of us were talking about the walk home from school. Kevin said he hated his walk home because it took him almost an hour. I'd been to his house before and it was only a few blocks from the school, so I asked why it took so long. Kevin explains that because of all the one-way streets, the walk to school is pretty quick, but to get home, he has to take a different, much longer route.…

Recteq revealed five new smart pellet grills in October, including unique dual-chamber and griddle options. Now, the company is back with two more models: a larger version of the recently overhauled Flagship 1100 and a built-in design for outdoor kitchens.The Flagship XL 1400 has all of the updates that were announced with the Flagship 1100 last fall, including the updated Wi-Fi-enabled controller and sturdier leg design. The key difference on this new version is increased cooking capacity. The Flagship XL 1400 has 1,437…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Govee Neon Rope Light 2in my kids' room since the product was released and it's used daily, whether that's for full-color dance parties or as a night light at 1% brightness. And then there's Govee's first Neon Rope Light that lines a desk to add a little extra color to the office. So, I was excited to try out the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 to see how it had improved because it's the kind of smart device that can make an entire room. Also: Smart home starter pack: 5 devices that…

Holoscene Bike sensor bike from Boréal Bikes during test rides in the municipality of Puch bei Hallein. Credit: Salzburg Research Bike friendliness of a cycle path depends to a large extent on the surface quality. This allows people who use bicycles for work-related reasons or to complete daily errands and want to keep bike-commuting climate-neutral to perform their tasks faster and in a more pleasant way.…

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros8-litre capacityAlerts to phone when food is readyEasy to useConsDoesn’t produce reliably crispy foodSmart recipes are hit and missPriceyOur VerdictThe GeoSmartPro is capacious and easy to use. But it’s expensive and what you’re paying a premium for is the app – particularly its smart recipes, which we found disappointing. What can you add to an air fryer to encourage people to award it some of their limited kitchen countertop space? Some manufacturers opt for further cooking methods,…

It has been a big few weeks for smart electrical panel-maker Span. They announced major deals with Pulte Homes and through some of the largest energy utilities with Landis + Gyr. The startup also expanded its lineup to include small home and apartment-sized panels and even subpanels. But why do we even need smart electric panels? We last caught up to Span last year when they announced a smart EV charger and funding. Founded by the former head of Powerwall development and Tesla Energy Arch Rao, Span…