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Smart security has reached an inflection point. For years, home and commercial surveillance centered on passive observation—recording endless hours of static video footage to be reviewed only after an incident had already occurred. As cloud subscriptions escalate and privacy regulations tighten, the demand has rapidly shifted toward active deterrence, completely off-grid operation, and intelligent, on-device search capabilities. Reporting from Berlin during IFA 2026, Sm

Marking a major brand shift under the Anker Clean umbrella, Smart Home Tested received early embargoed access to test the brand-new flagship: the Anker eufy Omni E35 Robot Vacuum & Mop. Tested in a real-world home alongside the daily driver eufy E28, this comprehensive review explores whether the E35's massive jump to 35,000 Pascals of suction and active extending roller mop make it the ultimate hands-free cleaning station.

BERLIN — Robotic mowers have mastered cruising open expanses of turf, but they have consistently struggled with two stubborn problems: chewing up grass during tight turns and leaving perimeter strips along walls and fences that still require manual string trimming. At IFA 2026, outdoor robotics brand MAMMOTION tackled those exact bottlenecks. Alongside celebrating its 10th anniversary, the brand introduced its LUBA 4 AWD series for residential gardens, previewed its dedicat