Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...

I remember watching sci-fi classics like Back to the Future Part II and Total Recall as a child, wondering whether I would ever experience something like a smart home in my lifetime. In the ’80s and ...

Many people buy a sleek smart speaker and end up using it for just three things: checking the weather, playing music, and setting kitchen timers. That mismatch is absurd because this device was never ...

While your first thought for needing a home safe may stem from securing valuables to curb theft, climate change driving more extreme floods, fires, and storms means its more important than ever to ...

Preparing for a crisis takes the same level of precision as an actor getting ready for the Oscars. While most people assume a few cases of bottled water are enough when disaster strikes, anyone who ...

A creamy shot of espresso is the caviar of the coffee world. Fortunately, the best at-home espresso machines can help you replicate café-quality cappuccinos, cortados, and lattes without the guesswork ...

This home security system deep-dive is one of nine features in AD PRO’s 2026 Interior Design Forecast, our survey of the decorative trends and industry shifts shaping luxury interiors today. Access ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

Woman pairing a smart speaker with her smartphone - wichayada suwanachun/Shutterstock About 48% of U.S. households own a minimum of one smart home device, reveals Horowitz's State of Media, ...

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