At a time when it seems like everything’s getting more expensive, Ikea keeps making cheaper and cheaper USB-C chargers. Its newest—the 20-watt, single-port Sjöss —sells for $3.99. You’d pay more than four times that for Apple’s 20-watt, single-port USB-C charger, priced at $19. Charging cables for both are sold separately.

Audio has been another big part of IKEA’s push into the smart home. There are some existing Bluetooth speakers that offer neat designs and speaker-to-speaker pairing for groups, as well as the new “KALLSUP” speaker that is launching soon and costs just $10.

Speaking of living rooms: You might need a bigger one as giant TVs are one of 2026’s home-tech headlines. Now that it’s just as cheap to manufacture a 100-inch screen as a 25-inch set, brands are racing to crank them out.

A new residential property survey is suggesting that smart home tech can add to the resale value, though there are some big caveats. The headline news is that more than a quarter of American homebuyers are now willing to pay a premium for smart homes, and ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to ...

In today's connected world, technology is transforming how we live, work, and interact with our homes. Modern living gadgets are designed to make daily routines more convenient, enhance home security, optimize energy use, and deliver immersive ...