Smart Home

Samsung and Zigbang have unveiled a smart door lock with a UWB chip, allowing you to unlock your front door without touching your smartphone. The gadget senses a digital home key in your Samsung Wallet on your phone, removing the need to tap your device against the lock or open an app.

Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi Mijia Pure Smart Humidifier Pro Plus Edition in China. The gadget has a humidification rate of 900 ml (~30.4 fl. oz) of water per hour, with a 5 L (~1.1 gallons) water tank. Other features of the gadget include humidification sensors for auto adjustments and a quiet sleeping mode.

REVOXEN is currently crowdfunding via Kickstarter for its 17-in-1 Standing Desk. As well as being able to vary the height of the desk, it also has a built-in docking station with outputs such as 100 W USB-C. Plus, a wireless charging pad and NVMe SSD enclosure are integrated into the product.

Xiaomi has released the Mijia Sweeping Robot 2S for pre-sale in China. The gadget has high-speed mopping and up to 4,000 Pa suction power. The device uses 3D obstacle avoidance and LDS navigation technologies to plan its route. Plus, you can remotely control the device via a smartphone app or voice commands.

Xiaomi has already announced plans to debut new Android flagship smartphones, as well as new possibly matching peripherals, in early December 2022. Now, the OEM has indicated that the event is even bigger than that, as it will also introduce its latest "ecosystem" products. They include a new and potentially more powerful router as well as a new flagship for the Sound smart speaker range.

COI will shortly begin to crowdfund for its Uno5 Projector via an Indiegogo campaign. The gadget has up to 800 ANSI lumens brightness, and the company claims it is the first device of its kind to come with Netflix pre-installed. Plus, the Linux-based projector supports HDR10 and Dolby Atmos technologies.

Medion has launched the S40 robot vacuum cleaner in European countries such as the Netherlands and France. The gadget has up to 2,000 Pa suction power, 2.5 hours of runtime and a 14-stage HEPA filter. An accompanying self-emptying docking station provides up to 30 days of hands-free cleaning.

WEWATCH has announced the V51P projector, a device with a native 1080p resolution and an image size up to 350-in (~889 cm). The device supports 4K UHD and has up to 300 ANSI lumens brightness. The gadget also has a timed white noise feature, which the company suggests you could use when meditating or sleeping.

Released less than a year ago, the Yeedi Mop Station Pro is a 3-in-1 robot vacuum and mop cleaner with dual-power spin mopping and 3000 Pa suction. The package also includes a self-cleaning station. The ongoing promotion pushes the US$799.99 price down by 30%, so those interested can grab this autonomous house cleaner for US$559.99.

Xiaomi has launched the Wireless Switch Bluetooth Version in China. The device has three programmable controls, which you can use to control single or groups of smart home gadgets. The small white button must be connected to a Bluetooth mesh gateway and can also be used as a doorbell.

An Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the AirTulip Sleep smart headboard has begun. The gadget has an integrated air purifier and can push warm or cool air over your bed as you sleep. The company suggests the benefits of the smart headboard include reduced snoring and night sweats for higher quality sleep.

Considering its budget-friendly sale price of just US$599 at Best Buy, this large 65-inch Mini-LED TV can get extremely bright and deliver an impactful HDR experience that is often only found in television sets in the four-digit price range.

Casiris has discounted its A6 Ultra Short Throw Projector by up to US$900 for Black Friday. Various offers are running at its online store and Amazon in countries including the US, Australia, the UK and France. The gadget can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness.

Garmin has revealed the Tacx NEO Bike Plus, a smart exercise bike. The device can create a natural feeling ride, with dynamic inertia and vibrations to simulate various road surfaces. You can track your workout in an accompanying app and choose from multiple preset routes. Plus, you can customize the bike to suit your needs.

VAVA's flagship Chroma laser projector had a substantial discount during its "Sneaky Black Friday" event earlier in November 2022. Now, however, this deal may seem less sweet in light of the brand's freshly-unveiled main event for the holiday sales season. It includes further reductions for the Chroma as well as its newer 4K sibling the Luma.

Two popular sizes of the most affordable television with a native 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 ports in Sony's 2022 lineup have now received their largest discount to date, which brings the price of the budget-friendly 65-inch Bravia X85K down to just US$798.

Mobvoi's latest smart treadmill is its first with an incline function. It is rated to reproduce a gradual slope for "more challenging" walking- or running-based work-outs at home. The new piece of gym tech also has a full-color screen that can sync with a user's smartwatch to show metrics such as heart rate. The Home Treadmill incline has a fold-away design and is available to order from now.

Roborock has announced a range of discounts for its Black Friday sale in the US. Included is the S7 MaxV Ultra, which has 5,100 Pa suction power and comes with a self-cleaning docking station. The gadget will be reduced by US$340 at Amazon from November 24.

The 42-inch version of the popular LG C2 may be one of the smallest OLED TVs on the market, but thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 support, it is a popular choice among gamers who are looking for a beautiful OLED gaming monitor that is compact enough to fit on most desks.

The Pixel 7 Pro has been temporarily reduced in price from US$899 to US$749 as part of Google’s grand Black Friday sale. US$150 has also been lopped off the price of the Pixel 6a, while there are discounts for the Pixel 7 smartphone, a whole host of Nest devices, and even the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Sense 2.

Apple finally brought 128 GB of storage to the Apple TV 4K with the 2022 model. While the most expensive Apple TV 4K also supports Ethernet and Thread networking, tvOS 16 currently prevents it from accessing more than 64 GB of storage. The current tvOS 16.2 beta does not address this bug, either.

AiDot, a universal software platform shared by multiple smart home device and accessory brands, has announced that it is now compatible with Google's new Matter standard. To this end, the first wave of smart light-bulbs that support both protocols are now in their pre-sale period. They start at US$13.99 for a threaded unit that can fit seamlessly into an existing network of existing IoT devices and sensors.

Affluent TV buyers who don't want to make any compromises in terms of image quality can now order one of Sony's very best OLED TVs, the 65-inch Bravia XR A95K, for the most enticing sale price on Amazon since its release earlier this year.

MediaTek has announced the addition of a new flagship variant for its Pentonic chipsets specifically for TVs. The Pentonic 1000 is pitched at the 4K/120Hz screens of the near future, and is rated for on-board support for broadcast standards worldwide as well as high-end TV features such as ALLM, VRR up to 144Hz and multi-split-screen views.

According to TCL, it's number 1! - in terms of market share for 98-inch TVs from January to September 2022, that is. The OEM claims to have dominated the sector with its latest QLED TV of this size (the 98C735). The new XL Collection flagship has a 4K "IMAX Enhanced" display, and is touted to deliver "leading" color reproduction and "stunning" brightness

Deals on the Samsung Freestyle Projector are currently available in the US, Canada and France at Amazon and the company’s online store. Customers in the US receive the most significant discount, with a US$200 price reduction. The portable 1080p projector has up to three hours of battery life thanks to a 32,000 mAh battery.

BenQ has released its W1130X 1080p projector in China. The gadget can throw images up to 200-in (~508 cm) in size with up to 2,300 lumens brightness and a 120 Hz refresh rate. You can connect to the device via USB-A and HDMI ports, and the projector has a pair of built-in 5 W Trevolo speakers.

The reasonably sized 55-inch variant of the popular Hisense U8H has now dropped to US$699 at Best Buy, which makes the 4K Mini LED TV a noteworthy alternative to competing television sets made by the big three brands in this market segment.

StreamView has released the Nokia Streaming Box 8010, building on the older Streaming Box 8000. While the pair have similar model numbers, the Streaming Box 8010 contains significantly more memory and an upgraded ARM chipset to power Android TV 11.

The Philips Hue Festavia smart string lights have been revealed by Signify. The product will launch on November 15 in Europe and the US, in time for the holidays. Intelligent features of the lights include the ability to choose a color or color gradient, a Sparkle effect and music syncing via Spotify or Samsung SmartThings.

360 Smart Life is currently crowdfunding for the Botslab M20 robot mop via Indiegogo. The company claims the gadget is unique due to its four rolling mop pads, which can exert up to 10 N of pressure for a deeper clean. The robot has a self-cleaning and drying dock and can be controlled with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

Wonder Tech Lab is currently crowdfunding for the SwitchBot Blind Tilt, a gadget that turns your regular blinds into smart ones. The adapter enables you to control your blinds with a smart app or voice assistant and open them at a specific time or to a precise angle. Plus, a solar panel helps the battery to last longer.

The 2022 Samsung S95B OLED 4K TV, available in 55-in and 65-in models, is currently discounted. Customers in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia can save up to US$1,100 off the devices. Features of the TVs include AI 4K upscaling and 4K gaming with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Xiaomi has revealed the Mijia Smart Desktop Dishwasher S1, which is now available to pre-order in China. The gadget has an AI smart wash, assessing the dirtiness of your dishes and optimizing the water level accordingly. The compact device takes up around 0.19 m² (~2.05 ft²) of space on your countertop and can wash up to 39 items simultaneously.

Philips claims that its new crowdfunding campaign for the Screeneo U5 took just five minutes to achieve its goal. The new successor to the U4 (also launched on Indiegogo) upgrades to a 4K UHD resolution and an image of up to 150 inches. It has an impressively high max brightness rating and has a UI based on Android 11.

The XGIMI Halo+, HORIZON and HORIZON Pro projectors are now available from Best Buy in the US. Plus, a celebratory partnership launch discount of up to US$300 is currently offered. The Halo+ is a portable 1080p projector, while the higher-end HORIZON Pro has a 4K resolution and up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Pulsator Washing Machine 10 kg in China. The top-loading device can wash up to 45 shirts simultaneously, with ten cycles on offer, including a 15-minute quick wash. Plus, a smart water-saving mode will weigh the load and optimize the wash to reduce water consumption.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Thermostatic Kettle 2 Pro in China. The gadget has variable temperature control with 1 °C (~2 °F) accuracy and various boiling modes, which you can set using a built-in dial or a smartphone app. Plus, the 1.7 L (~57.5 fl. oz) kettle works quietly with a noise output of 45 dBa.

Although it was released more than two years ago, the iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum remains a popular choice for automated house cleaning. With a global rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Amazon after more than 900 user ratings, the Roomba j7 is now down to US$349 thanks to a massive 42 percent discount.

SmartWings is currently crowdfunding for its Nano smart blinds. The products are customizable, with Bluetooth and Thread connectivity and support for smart home ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa. Intelligent settings include blind opening or closing with sunrise or sunset, opening to a set position and linking multiple units to be controlled as one.

The most affordable OLED TV with a native 120Hz refresh rate in the South Korean manufacturer's 2022 lineup has now received its largest discount to date, which brings the price of the 55-inch LG C2 a step closer to the magical US$1,000 mark.

The PowerCombo Pro 40W is the latest release from the brand Baseus. It has debuted as the latest in a line of power accessories that is a combination between a power brick rated for up-to-date gallium nitride (GaN) charging technology and a power strip. To this end, it has full AC outlets in addition to USB type-A and -C ports.

YUNMI has launched a crowdfunding campaign in China for its VIOMI Portable Graphene Baseboard Electric Heater with Simulation Flame. The gadget has a built-in humidifier, which is used alongside LED lights to generate a fake flame. The device can provide up to 2,200 W power for temperatures up to 35 °C (~95 °F).

The VAVA Chroma became a crowdfunding darling on its 2021 launch thanks to claims of debuting "cinematic" ALPD technology in an ultra-high-brightness 4K laser projector. Now, it is the star of its brand's pre-Black Friday 2022 event at US$1,000 off its usual price. It is joined by its new Luma 4K sibling, as well as VAVA's line of smart-home gadgets such as its security cameras.

EZVIZ has launched the DB1C as a new option for those interested in a teched-out doorbell. It is compatible with 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi, which can stream FHD video to a user's personal device. The new smart home component also has AI that can tell when there is a human in front of it, so as to avoid blowing the same device up with unnecessary or inaccurate alerts.

The LG QNED80 Series LED 4K TV is currently selling at a reduced price in the US, Canada and Australia. The 55-in, 65-in, 75-in and 85-in models are each discounted; for example, you can save US$900 on the 85-in TV at the LG store in the US. Features of the gadget include 4K content upscaling and a virtual 5.1.2 channel audio experience. Update: Changed MiniLED to LED.

Huawei has unveiled the Smart Screen V 2022, a new model that contains several upgrades over its predecessors. With an improved processor and graphics chip, the Smart Screen V 2022 also has a brighter display panel, a Devialet-branded speaker system and a 12 MP camera that attaches magnetically to its body.

With the release of the P670 and P470 RISC-V processors, SiFive plans to deliver competitive alternatives to legacy technologies for the wearables, smart home and AR/VR markets. The new processors are touted to bring considerable performance boosts over ARM's Cortex cores.