Category: philips

US will investigate Fitbit and Garmin following Philips complaints

[ad_1] The original complaint had been filed in December and could lead to tariffs or outright bans on any devices found violating Philips’ patents. Companies embroiled in patent disputes often use ITC complaints alongside or in place of lawsuits to get a faster verdict (civil suits frequently take years to unfold) and pressure targets into […]

When to use a smart bulb, switch or plug

[ad_1] When to use a smart plug Photo: Michael Hession Smart plugs are best when you want to control a lamp. They’re small devices that fit into any outlet, and they’re the easiest way to convert a table lamp, floor lamp, or night-light into a smart light. They don’t need you to have a familiarity […]

The best smart outdoor lighting for backyards, pathways and more

[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years, and I’ve tested a variety of smart-home items—everything from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and smart light switches. I’ve held editor positions at Electronic House and Big Picture Big Sound, and I’ve also written buying guides and […]

Philips’ Hue range may soon include a smart plug

[ad_1] According to Dutch site iCulture, Philips will launch a smart plug that will work with Apple’s HomeKit platform, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It’s not clear whether it will need to be linked with the Philips Hue bridge, but a leaked image lends credence to the report. Smart plugs can be plugged directly into […]

The best immersion blender

[ad_1] Why you should trust us Senior editor Christine Cyr Clisset, who wrote our original guide to immersion blenders, has spent hundreds of hours for Wirecutter researching, testing, and writing about kitchen gadgets that whirl, cut, and chop. That includes writing our original guides to food processors and blenders. Before that she was a cookbook […]