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Philips Hue took the wraps off several new smart lamps and upgrades, including a portable lamp, a new twist on its physical switch, new indoor downlights, and a smattering of other upgrades. The new Philips Hue Go lamp offers a lot of the same features as the previous generation packed into a new form factor. A wireless charging base lets you grab it and go with minimal fuss. The stem has a grip to help you move it around while a single button cycles through different scenes. The standalone runtime on the lamp is 48 hours. Expect to see this one on store shelves by the end of the summer for $160. The new Philips Hue Tap gives you quick access to four user-determined lighting scenes, and a dial surrounding those buttons gives full dimming control. Like the previous generation, it can be removed from its wall mount and used anywhere around the house. You can snag this one now in either black or white for $50. A new version of the slim Signe lamp will be coming out in mid-July in … [Read more...] about Philips unveils new Hue Go lamp and Tap switch | Digital Trends

Twinkly Dots MSRP $115.00 Score Details “The Twinkly Dots corner the market with a unique shape and aesthetic design and offer a variety of dynamic light patterns to pick from.” Pros Long and flexible Numerous light patterns to choose from Unique shape Cons Pricy More decorative than useful Smart lights have been around long enough that new kinds of smart lights need to bring new functionality, not just a new shape. That’s where the Twinkly Dots fit — a new shape of light that doesn’t bring new functionality to the table. They’re soothing to look at, and while the new design makes them far less bulky than traditional LED strings , it’s just not enough to set them apart from other lights on the market. Contents Design and setup Twinkly, Twinkly, little app Pricing How smart are these lights? Our take Design and setup The Twinkly Dots have a premium feel from the moment you pull them out of the box. … [Read more...] about Twinkly Dots review: Nice to look at, but nothing new | Digital Trends

Amazon Fire TV Stick/Stick Lite review: The best budget streamers MSRP $30.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “Tiny, cheap, powerful: These sticks set a new bar for budget streaming devices.” Pros Affordable Voice-based remote control HDR and Dolby Atmos Can be placed behind the TV Cons Quirky interface Dolby Atmos support inconsistent across apps For some folks, nothing less than the best will do. In the streaming device world , that means an Apple TV 4K , a Roku Ultra, or an Nvidia Shield TV. These set-top boxes run anywhere from $100 to $200, and they’re packed with leading-edge tech to help you get the most out of your 4K HDR TV and home theater sound system . Contents What’s in the box? Design Setup Interface Performance Audio and video quality Casting and screen mirroring Our take Show 3 more items But what if you’re just looking for an affordable way to add … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Stick/Lite Review: Best Budget Streamers | Digital Trends

If you receive packages at home while you are away, you should invest in a storage security camera. These little cameras capture what’s happening outside of your front door. Some run on batteries, and others run off your home’s electrical system. Contents EufyCam E Wyze Cam v2 Zumimall Rechargeable Home Security Cam Swann Smart Security Camera Honeywell Lyric C2 A local storage security camera is a choice that makes sense if you’re worried about criminals accessing your security cameras remotely. A local storage solution means that you don’t have to rely on the cloud to store your security footage and can keep your cameras offline. It’s important to compare features like storage space and recording quality when selecting a security camera. Our top picks will give you a better idea of which security cameras with local storage would make a good addition to your security system. EufyCam E Keeping an eye out for packages being delivered is a … [Read more...] about The Best Local Storage Security Cameras | Digital Trends

Looking for a home security camera that doesn’t require a monthly subscription at all? It’s hard to find one these days. Security brands are set on getting subscription fees, and even today’s self-monitoring plans typically require a monthly fee to use important storage for your videos (necessary for viewing and using the video later) and other useful features. So, where does that leave you? You can either look for one of the increasingly rare security cams that offer cloud storage without a subscription, or you can look for security cams that enable local storage, typically through an SD card slot, so they will automatically load the footage on the card and you can examine it later and wipe it when necessary. The problem is that security cams aren’t always eager to advertise their local storage capabilities. We’re making everything a lot easier with our list of the best outdoor security cameras that don't require a subscription at all. Contents Nest Doorbell (battery) … [Read more...] about The best outdoor security cameras that don’t need a subscription | Digital Trends