Jan 12, 2018 10:48 AM

The Smart Home Future Is Here, but Are We Ready for It?

This week on the Gadget Lab podcast, we talk about the proliferation of smart home tech. Recorded live at CES.

Comments

TopicsCES CES2018 podcasts smart home

Ultrahuman Is Back—With Better Specs and Still No Subscription Required

Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.

Boutayna Chokrane

The Best Smart Plugs and When to Use Them

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

Nena Farrell

The Best Bose Coupon Codes for April 2026

Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.

Parker Hall

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

Reece Rogers

The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime

Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these earplugs will help block out the noise.

Parker Hall

The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems so Your Phone Stops Dropping Out

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Simon Hill

The Best External Hard Drives to Back Up Everything You Have

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Scott Gilbertson

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you'd actually do with it remains open.

Marco Trabucchi

Save $20 on This Already Inexpensive Wireless Mic Set

Take your smartphone videos to the next level with impressive audio quality in a tiny package.

Brad Bourque

Smart Smoke Detectors Aren’t the Smartest

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

Nena Farrell

Save Up to 40% With These Acer Promo Codes and Discounts

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen