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The Google Nest Hub (originally branded the Home Hub) remains a CNET-favorite smart screen, despite increasing competition from Amazon's Echo lineup. Controlled by voice and touch, it's a 7-inch display powered by Google Assistant . And here's an amazing deal on a pair of them: For a limited time, and while supplies last, QVC has a Google Nest Hub two-pack for $89.96 with promo code WELCOME . The code is good only for first-time customers, otherwise you'll pay $99.96 -- still a great price, as these originally sold for $149 apiece . See it at QVC The Nest Hub does everything you'd expect from a smart display : guided recipes, song lyrics, appointment calendars and so on. It's all the same stuff your phone or tablet can do, but on something that's a permanent fixture in, say, your kitchen. Read CNET's Google Nest Hub review to learn more. There's no camera, though, so you can't use it for video calling the way you can an Amazon Echo Show or Facebook … [Read more...] about Get a pair of Google Nest Hub 7-inch smart screens for $90 (Update: Sold out)

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Supported Content Staff 23 Feb 2021 Source: Govee Smart lights are a compelling way to turn your living space into something a bit more exciting than the norm. On top of their convenient features, like the ability to turn on when you come home or turn off when you leave, many offer a wide variety of colors you can use to set a mood. Govee has a number of products that fit within this smart home niche, and its latest pair of smart lighting gadgets have some interesting features for jazzing up a space. Govee is introducing the Flow Pro Wi-Fi TV Light Bars and the Aura Smart Table Lamp. While the two products fit different parts of your home, they have some similarities when it comes to making your home a little more colorful. Both the Flow Pro light bars and the Aura lamp have color in mind, offering over 16 millions colors from multiple LEDs contained within the devices' housing. This … [Read more...] about Govee’s Flow Pro light bars and Aura lamp offer dynamic lighting for soothing calm or cinematic thrills

Texas' power grid was on the verge of failure after a cold snap brought record low temperatures, snow and rolling blackouts across the state. Millions of Texans were without power, and some people have questioned why a state that produces the most power in the US is unable to keep the lights on. Misinformation about the blackout has also started to spread online, falsely putting the blame on wind and solar energy. Roughly 4 million people in Texas had to deal with outages for most of the week as power generators and natural gas pipes froze, crippling the state's production capabilities. This led the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the state's power grid, to administer rolling blackouts to avoid a grid failure. ERCOT ended the emergency conditions Friday because no more outages were required. Smarten up Get the best reviews, videos and comparisons in CNET's Smart Home and Appliances newsletter. Here's what you need to know about the power … [Read more...] about Texas power outages: Why blackouts hit as temperatures fell

Magnets Squared: We're all-in on Apple's new MagSafe wireless charging standard Watch Now While the latest Gartner smartphone sales report shows that worldwide smartphone sales declined 5% in the fourth quarter of 2020, Apple secured the top spot for the first time since 2016. top picks The 10 best smartphones right now It's easy to find a great phone today. In fact, current flagship devices are so good you really don't need to be replacing them every year. Read More We've seen Samsung and Huawei battling it out for this top spot for a few years, but after the fall 2020 release of the four new iPhone 12 models, Apple passed them both up with 20.8% of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter. Huawei continues to drop down the list, with Xiaomi securing the third spot and OPPO the fourth spot. Also: Smartphones: After stagnation, then decline, here's what comes next Given Apple's annual release schedule, the fourth quarter … [Read more...] about Apple beats Samsung in smartphone sales for first time in five years

I've been smoking on a Traeger Ironwood 650 grill for almost two years and my friends and family have been thoroughly enjoying the results. The smartphone app has proved invaluable in monitoring my smoking sessions and now I can extend that experience to my wrist. Featured Your home office tax deductions checklist The best tax software for small businesses and personal preparation Smart pills and the future of medicine: Insights from your insides Best VPN services: Safe and fast don't come free While you still need someone in the vicinity of the grill to fill an empty pellet hopper or remove your finished product, there is value on monitoring and controlling various aspects of the process from your phone or watch. My watch is always on my wrist, even at times when I phone may be in a bag, on a counter, or somewhere else away from me. Temperature and time are key values for a successful smoking experience so it is important to keep an eye on these values. … [Read more...] about Control your smoker from anywhere with Traeger’s new Apple Watch app