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Two Google Nest Wifi nodes, one in grey and one in white.

Switch to a mesh Wi-Fi system with Google's discounted Nest Wifi

Jun 21, 2021

Google's Nest Wifi is 30% off, bringing the price of a 2-pack down to an affordable US$209.

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Information screens covering a wall.

The backbone of your smart home: the discounted Amazon eero 6

Jun 21, 2021

Today is possibly the day to upgrade ageing Wi-Fi access points with Amazon's eero 6 mesh system.

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A line-up of iPad Air 2020 models in different colours, viewed from the side and front. From left to right, there's a space gray, silver, rose gold, green, and sky-blue iPad Air, each featuring the Apple logo on the back. The last iPad on the right is shown from the front, displaying a colourful abstract design on the screen, showcasing the Liquid Retina display.

Grab an Apple iPad Air (2020) with a rare discount

Jun 21, 2021

In an event about as rare as a total solar eclipse, the iPad Air (4th generation) has been discounted on Amazon.

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Grab an endurance microSD card for up to 50% off

Jun 21, 2021

There is currently an offer for Samsung PRO Endurance microSD cards available to anyone, and not just Amazon Prime members.

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Amazon Prime Day offers a tempting deal on the Synology DS920+

Jun 21, 2021

The Synology DS920+, one of the Taiwanese company's higher end models, is available for only US$417.99 as an Amazon Prime Day Deal.

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Secure 30% Off room-assistant Compatible Tile Bluetooth Trackers

Jun 21, 2021

Tile Bluetooth Trackers, which are confirmed to be compatible with room-assistant, are 30% off on Amazon Prime Day.

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Grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick for as Little as US$18 on Prime Day

Jun 21, 2021

All Amazon Fire TV Sticks models, including the Fire TV Cube, have been heavily reduced for Amazon Prime Day.

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Get the new Fire HD 10 tablet (2021) for only US$80 on Amazon Prime Day

Jun 21, 2021

The most recent Fire HD 10 tablet from Amazon is down to only US$80 in this Early Access Prime Day Deal.

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What are ESP Web Tools?

Jun 17, 2021

The bar for entry to the world of cheap ESP8266 and ESP32 has been lowered with the release of ESP Web Tools. But what exactly are they?

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The YIO Remote Two, displayed against a black background. To the left is the back of the remote, showcasing its sleek, silver casing with a speaker grille at the top. On the right, the front of the remote reveals a high-resolution touchscreen displaying a user interface with various smart home controls, below which are physical buttons for navigation and media control. The design is modern and minimalistic, reflecting its advanced technology for home automation.

Unfolded Circle Remote Two, an alternative to Harmony, will integrate with Home Assistant

Jun 9, 2021

The updated YIO Remote Two, an alternative to Logitech Harmony, will integrate with Home Assistant out of the box, promising a much easier setup.

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