Fingerbot Plus has more pressing power to make dumb appliances smart

There are a lot of ways to turn a "dumb" appliance into a smart one through things like smart plugs, smart switches, and more, but when it comes to pressing buttons, there just aren't a ton of options -- until now, anyway. The Fingerbot Plus is a small, $25 device that can press buttons for you. It can turn on nearly anything, from a light switch on the wall to your coffee machine or printer. You could say it's the Chromecast of smart switches.

The Fingerbot Plus is battery powered. We covered the original model of the Fingerbot back in 2019, but the Fingerbot Plus is distinguishable for its stronger pressing power, extended range, and integrated touchpad for manual control. You can get roughly eight months of use off a single charge, and it attaches easily to devices thanks to 3M tape. You can control the Fingerbot Plus through the app, or you can touch the button on the side of the device to manually trigger it.

LG’s new cordless vacuum mops and empties itself via new charging base

A clean home is more important now than ever before, and LG has taken to CES 2021 to debut its brand-new self-emptying stick vac: The LG CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+. This is an upgraded model of the A9 Kompressor that features a charging stand that not only powers up the vacuum, but also empties out the dust bin. When the CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+ is docked, the dust bin is automatically emptied into an attached bag. After it is emptied, the vacuum continues to charge.

Aside from the obvious benefits of self-emptying, the docking station also provides efficient storage space. The CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+ includes six different accessories and attachments, all of which can be stored within the docking bay. The 2-in-1 Combination Tool, Crevice Tool, and Pet Nozzle fit within the docking bay itself for a more streamlined appearance. You can also adjust the docking bay's settings directly through its touch display. It is narrow enough to fit in almost any space and can be tucked away when not in use, making it perfect for almost any size home.

Best Buy knocks $200 off Dyson V10 cordless vacuum in ‘Black Friday’ deal

Keen not to be left out of the price-cutting action, Best Buy is kicking off its Black Friday deals on Prime Day. But let's call it what it is, though: This is a Best Buy Prime Day deal, even if it isn't branded as such. Best Buy has cut the price on the best-selling Dyson Cyclone V10 by $200 for a final price of $350.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 earns its popularity thanks to its powerful suction. It particularly excels at cleaning up pet and animal hair that can otherwise be hard to clean off surfaces. Even carpet, which has a tendency to trap pet hair deep within its fibers, yields to the powerful suction and stiff nylon bristles on the bottom of the Cyclone V10's cleaning head. The vacuum is also particularly useful for cleaning stairs and smaller spaces thanks to its ability to easily transition from a traditional upright vacuum into a handheld one.