There’s something freeing about controlling objects with your voice. When you say, “Open can,” simplehuman’s Sensor Can with voice and motion control opens, then slowly closes a few seconds later.

Everyone needs at least one in their home.

When I started researching my list of the best kitchen trash cans, one brand name came up more than any other: Simplehuman. I tried out three of Simplehuman’s offerings, and while all were sturdy and ...