As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Color-changing smart lights have become one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to bring smart-home functionality ...

Most home warranty companies don’t pay for repairs if a covered item malfunctions because of a lack of maintenance, rust or corrosion, or a mismatched HVAC system — but American Home Shield does. This ...

Amazon’s AI-powered overhaul of its digital assistant, now known as Alexa+, is coming to the web. On Monday, at the start of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the company announced the official launch of a new ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a ...

If you want to tap into your home equity but don't want to make monthly payments like with a HELOC or a home equity loan, you may want to think about a home equity investment (HEI) contract. HEIs, ...

According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

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Qira, Lenovo's new AI assistant, running on a PC, tablet and Motorola smartphone. (Lenovo) If the world didn't already have one too many digital assistants, Lenovo is adding another one to the pile.

Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here ...

Qira, Lenovo’s biggest AI push yet, is designed to live across Lenovo laptops and Motorola phones. Qira, Lenovo’s biggest AI push yet, is designed to live across Lenovo laptops and Motorola phones.