Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Coverage of Jennifer Pattison Tuohy in the Nexus archive.
- Matic’s robot vacuum is getting a $250 price hike in September
Matic’s robot vacuum will increase in price by $250 to $1,495 starting September 9th due to rising component costs. The company offers a free year of replacement bags and extended return policy to six months for direct purchases. The product is praised for its navigation, suction, offline operation, and low-maintenance design.
- How Roomba started a robot revolution
The article discusses the Roomba robot vacuum's impact on making vacuums lovable, highlighting its early unsophisticated design and the revolution it sparked. The Verge's David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy explore the story with iRobot co-founder Colin Angle.
- Hue’s SpatialAware finally made me appreciate color-changing lights
The author upgraded to Philips Hue's Bridge Pro and initially found its features like MotionAware unconvincing but later appreciated the SpatialAware technology for improving their smart lighting experience. The Bridge Pro's higher device capacity and faster response times were secondary benefits.
- Cameras get an Apple Intelligence boost in Apple Home
Apple Intelligence will enhance Apple Home cameras with AI-powered features like video descriptions and natural language search. The Home app will analyze footage to generate summaries, connect relevant clips, and highlight 'noteworthy clips' using Apple Intelligence, announced at WWDC with iOS27.
- Govee’s all-weather smart lamp post is under $200 for the first time
Govee’s smart outdoor lamp post, featuring 2,000 lumens, RGBIC color zones, and IP66 weather resistance, is available for $199.99—a 23% discount from its usual $260 price. It includes motion and light sensors, adjustable color temperature, and installation options for permanent or temporary use.
- GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
GE’s Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker is available refurbished for $264.99 on Woot, a significant discount compared to its new price. The appliance produces chewable nugget ice, features Wi-Fi connectivity, and includes upgrades like a scale-inhibiting water filter. User reviews highlight its ease of use and effectiveness in improving hydration and drink quality.
- Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time
Dyson's 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is on sale for $279.99, offering powerful carpet-cleaning performance and a full two-year warranty. The device has 65 air watts of suction, allowing it to effectively clean carpets and pet hair. It's available at Woot until May 11th or while supplies last.
- Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
Dyson's Spot + Scrub Ai is a combination robot vacuum and mop with strong mopping and navigation, but it uses a third-party motor instead of Dyson's own, making it a worse vacuum than previous models. The $1,200 device highlights a trade-off between robotic efficiency and vacuum performance.
- Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it’s down to $62
Amazon's Smart Thermostat is on sale for $61.99, a significant discount compared to its usual price of $79.99, offering energy savings and smart home features.