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If you don't often clean your microwave, it's time. Luckily, the process is easy and only requires some household supplies. We'll walk you through step-by-step.

Is your washing machine in need of a deep clean? Do your clothes still smell funky, even after a cycle? Remove the grime and buildup with these easy tips.

If your air fryer isn't cooking as well as it used to, it may be time for a cleaning. Here's a guide on how to clean and maintain your fryer in five easy steps.

The 4th-gen Dot is quite different than the last model. We break down the differences between the Echo Dot 3rd-gen and the Echo Dot 4th-gen in this guide.

Should you wait and buy an iPad Pro on Black Friday, buy now, or buy after the holidays? We break it down.

Given there are benefits that come from face recognition, why is Meta getting rid of the Facebook feature? We break it down.

The Pixel 6 and its sibling, the Pixel 6 Pro, are the most advanced Google phones yet, but they cost more. Should you save and go with an older Pixel?

Depending on the model you get, your new Pixel 6 may or may not have 5G mmWave. But here's why it probably doesn't matter.

Google's Pixel 6 is now available. Learn everything there is to know about the new Google phone, and how to get a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro.

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are official, but what about the Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch? Here's what Google didn't announce at the Fall Launch event.

"Alexa, make humans seem smart." You can ask the voice assistant all kinds of questions. Some answers will prove the AI is a smarty pants.

Alexa Skill Blueprints let you build your own custom Alexa skills. While some of Blueprints create an amazing Alexa skill, others create a skill that's not all that exciting useful. After reviewing all of the current skill Blueprints options available, we found these to be the best Alexa skill Blueprints.

We tried every game command currently available on Google Home devices, including the latest Nest speakers and smart displays. Here are our picks for the best.

At Google I/O 2021, the company announced more initiatives towards cleaner energy, with the aim of operating on carbon-free energy by 2030.

Affordable and practical, the Momentum Cori HD Smart Home Security Camera comes in a two-pack and does a great job of protecting your home.

In the market for a pressure cooker? TaoTronics’ multi-functional 10-in-1 pressure cooker comes in 6-quart and 8-quart sizes. We tested out the TaoTronics 6-quart pressure cooker to find out how it compares to other models, including the Instant Pot, on the market.

There's a way to stop Amazon from saving your Alexa recordings. Here’s how to stop Amazon from peering into your private life.

Smart speakers work best with optimal speaker and mic performance. Here's how to get the best sound quality and voice recognition on Home/Nest devices.

Here's how to determine your browser version to see if it's compatible with services you want to use and, in some cases, manually update to the latest version.

All those Nespresso pods can add up over time and create a lot of waste. But you can recycle or even reuse your Nespresso Pods to save money and reduce waste.

The Internet of Things has made its way into our daily lives. You’ve probably heard of the “Internet of Things” or IoT, and you likely use IoT devices on a regular basis, but you may be wondering what the IoT is exactly. What constitutes an IoT device? We’re going to break it down.

Doing laundry doesn't have to be such a chore. Learn everything to know before buying a washer and dryer, from features to types, brands, capacities, and more.

Between Walmart and Amazon, which retailer has the better shipping, grocery, prices, product selection, online stores, return policies, and customer service?

This year at CES 2021, we’re seeing quite a few robots on display, from robots that'll help around the house to educational robots to bots that sanitize.

Are you looking for a good meal kit delivery service? You can find several different meal box services including Hello Fresh, Plated, and more. In this guide, we compare two popular meal kit services: Sun Basket vs. Blue Apron. Which kit has better prices, variety, packaging, and most importantly, taste?

Select retailers are selling Instant Pots at half of their standard prices. You can purchase one of the multifunctional pressure cookers for under $50 — a price that’s typically unheard of for the Instant Pot brand. Here's where to find an Instant Pot for under $50.

The Instant Pot is an easy-to-use pressure cooker than can revolutionize weeknight dinners. Cyber Week is one of the best times to invest in these appliances. Stay tuned to Digital Trends, and we will keep you apprised of the best Cyber Monday deals on the different Instant Pot models.

Are you in the market for a new iPad? We found some exceptional Prime Day iPad deals that you don’t even have to wait for because they’ve already started.

Shark recently came out with a new vacuum called the Apex UpLight Corded LiftAway. It claims to offer full-sized power in a lightweight vacuum that’s easy to manage. But how does it stack up against heavier uprights? Check out our Shark APEX UpLight Corded Lift-Away Vacuum Review.

Looking for a pet hair product that actually works? From vacuums to air purifiers, these are some of the best pet hair remover products you can buy right now. Pretty soon, your pet hair problem could be drastically reduced.

One Prime Day smart home deal that caught our attention is a security camera priced at under $30. Check out this awesome Prime Day deal.

Blue by ADT recently introduced an indoor security camera, an outdoor security camera, and a video doorbell. Here's our full review of the Blue by ADT cameras.

Amazon’s voice assistant comes out with new features pretty regularly, and the assistant has gone from a robot voice that can perform a few tricks to a truly useful assistant. In 2019, you can do even more with Alexa than ever before. We’ve created a guide on the best new Alexa features to try in 2019.

One of the most popular grocery delivery apps is Instacart, which you can use to order your groceries online. A shopper near you will deliver it to your door.