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This Bowflex treadmill has a rare $300 discount

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? Bowflex Here’s a rare deal that fitness enthusiasts wouldn’t want to miss — the Bowflex BXT8J treadmill, which originally costs $1,600, is currently down to $1,299 following a $301 discount from Best Buy. If you’ve been looking for treadmill deals, your search probably stops here because this offer provides amazing value, but you need to act fast. We’re not sure how much time

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The 10 best smart home products that support Matter

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? By Jon Bitner September 18, 2023 4:00PM Matter is arguably the biggest thing to happen to smart homes since their inception. The interoperability feature lets devices from different ecosystems interact with each other, giving you the freedom to shop for your favorite products regardless of manufacturer. Unfortunately, not all devices have rolled out support for Matter – and not all of them will.

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Best bidet deals: toilet attachments as cheap as $20

Keeping your butt clean is a high priority for healthy living. The pandemic-related toilet paper shortages brought home the tissue issue when we couldn’t find TP easily. It was an uncomfortable surprise, to say the least! With those shortages, many people sought alternative cleansing methods after using the toilet. The toilet paper shortage is over, but many people have found that they like a bidet or bidet toilet seat better. The choices range from add-on attachments to a regular seat

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How to fix the Google Home ‘Auth check failure on device’ error

By Jon Bitner September 15, 2023 11:00AM Google Home is relatively easy to use, but every so often you’ll encounter a frustrating error that thwarts your attempts to interact with your smart home. One such problem is the dreaded “Auth check failure on device” error, which prevents you from adding a shared Google Assistant device. It’s a frustrating issue, but one that can be easily resolved. Here’s a quick look at how to fix the “Auth check failure on device”

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Nex, Amlogic & SEI collaborate on motion entertainment set-top-box

Nex, Amlogic & SEI collaborate on Motion Entertainment Set-Top-Box for the Next-Generation Living Room Experience Nex, Amlogic and SEI cooperate to pre-launch the Motion Entertainment Set-Top-Box. It integrates Nex Motion content, 4K, HiFi 5 DSP, Dolby ATMOS, DTS, HDR10/10+, Android TV OS, Google Assistant, and a camera with 13MP and 110° ultra-wide-angle to provide users with immersive motion entertainment experiences on TVs and turn the living room into a Family Entertainment Hub. Nex has developed a breakthrough motion engine used

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Best Nespresso deals: cheap espresso machines starting at $125

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? There are many coffee makers, and brands that offer them, but few as renowned as Nespresso. If you’re searching for the best Nespresso deals in the U.S., you’re in good company. Nespresso’s outstanding single-serve espresso machines and coffee makers brew high-quality coffee and espresso with no waste and little mess. There are two licensed brands of Nespresso machines sold in the U.S., Breville

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Liberty Global and Nuance expand voice-enabled TV services in the UK

Liberty Global and Nuance Expand Voice-Enabled TV Services to Provide Accessibility for Visually Impaired Customers New capabilities allow for UK customers to change channels and search guides simply using their voice, making access to programming and customer service requirements easier than ever BURLINGTON, Mass. — Nuance Communications, Inc. announced today that Liberty Global has expanded its use of Nuance Dragon TV for Virgin Media O2 customers in the United Kingdom. The expansion includes new capabilities that provide enhanced support for

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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs. Roomba Combo j7+: which is the best robot vacuum?

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs. Roomba Combo j7+: which is the best robot vacuum? By Jon Bitner September 12, 2023 3:00PM Two of the most versatile products in the iRobot lineup are the Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba Combo j7+. These two devices are capable of vacuuming and mopping without any manual input — making them a compelling choice for anyone looking to streamline their floor-cleaning chores. While the two robot vacuums share much in common (including a retractable arm

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Hisense selects Synaptics processor for AI-enabled always-on voice remote

Hisense Selects Synaptics’ DBM10L Processor For First AI-Enabled Always-On Voice Remote Control AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) today announced that Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, selected the DBM10L with its dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) to implement the first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled always-on voice (AOV) remote control unit (RCU), the EFR3B86H. Hisense paired the DBM10L-equipped RCU with its state-of-the-art 65A9H 4K OLED TV, where Synaptics’ high-performance edge-AI processing and low power are

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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop is perfect for high-pile carpet

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop is perfect for high-pile carpet By Jon Bitner September 10, 2023 9:01PM Robot vacuum maker iRobot recently pulled back the curtain on the Combo j5+ lineup, and today its catalog is growing yet again with the reveal of the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum and Mop. If you don’t need a mop, a standard

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