Review Boonhttps://reviewboon.com/Review Boon compares audio, TV, smart home and kitchen products, with buying guides that explain what matters before you spend.en-US Amazon's new Echo Dot costs $99.99 with a built-in smart home hub, and Echo Studio gets a $249.99 camera modelhttps://reviewboon.com/audio/amazon-echo-dot-echo-studio-home-camera-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/audio/amazon-echo-dot-echo-studio-home-camera-november-2026/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000AudioAmazon's October 28 lineup puts a smart home hub in the Echo Dot at about twice the 2022 launch price. Echo Studio now comes with or without a camera. Blink's new 4K, spotlight and pan-tilt cameras start at $49.99, but cloud video and AI alerts cost extrahttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/blink-4k-spotlight-pan-tilt-cameras-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/blink-4k-spotlight-pan-tilt-cameras-november-2026/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000Smart HomeFive new Blink cameras opened for US preorder on October 21. What each costs, which come with a long-range hub, and what Blink's plans add from $3.99 a month. LCD TVs and the Corning glass cases: what the ITC says its 2026 TCL order covers, and what is still openhttps://reviewboon.com/tv/lcd-tvs-tcl-itc-corning-glass-order-guide/https://reviewboon.com/tv/lcd-tvs-tcl-itc-corning-glass-order-guide/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000TV & VideoAn August order bars infringing LCD glass, and products containing it, from TCL and three others. The notices name no models, and a second case is pending. SCA-certified coffee makers compared: what the badge says, and six US prices from $269.95 to $599.95https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/sca-certified-coffee-makers-compared/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/sca-certified-coffee-makers-compared/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000KitchenThe Specialty Coffee Association lists 28 home brewer entries. What its badge says, what it costs makers, and six models' US prices on November 6, 2026. Apple TV 4K (4th generation) at $299: what changed from the $129 model, and what the new features needhttps://reviewboon.com/tv/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-299-what-changed-guide/https://reviewboon.com/tv/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-299-what-changed-guide/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:19:00 +0000TV & VideoThe new Apple TV 4K reaches stores November 13 at more than double the 2022 starting price. What it adds, and which headline features older models get too. Bose recalls about 635,000 S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ battery packs that can overheat and ignitehttps://reviewboon.com/audio/bose-s1-pro-battery-pack-recall-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/audio/bose-s1-pro-battery-pack-recall-november-2026/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:19:00 +0000AudioThe CPSC lists seven reports of packs melting, smoking or igniting. Replacements are free, and with the pack out, the speakers can still run on AC power. FCC proposes new ultra-wideband rules that could spare outdoor door locks the waiver processhttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/fcc-ultra-wideband-door-locks-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/fcc-ultra-wideband-door-locks-november-2026/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:19:00 +0000Smart HomeA proposal published November 2 would add a UWB class for location sensors such as outdoor locks, which now need waivers. Comments are due December 2. FTC weighs rule that would make shopping sites and search engines answer for imposter adshttps://reviewboon.com/guides/ftc-imposter-ads-platform-rule-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/guides/ftc-imposter-ads-platform-rule-november-2026/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:19:00 +0000Buying GuidesThe FTC asked consumers on November 2 to weigh in by November 30. Ideas include vetting advertisers and removing scam ads. No rule has been proposed yet. Gourmia recalls about 176,000 air fryer ovens after 40 burns linked to doors closing unexpectedlyhttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/gourmia-air-fryer-oven-recall-november-2026/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/gourmia-air-fryer-oven-recall-november-2026/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:19:00 +0000KitchenThe French doors on model GTF7530, sold at Target, can close when bumped, the CPSC says. The remedy is a free kit, sent by mail, that adds a doorstop. Headphone and earbud volume limits: what the WHO's safe listening figures mean for buyershttps://reviewboon.com/audio/headphone-volume-limits-safe-listening-guide/https://reviewboon.com/audio/headphone-volume-limits-safe-listening-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000AudioWHO counts 80 dB as safe for 40 hours a week but 90 dB for only 4. What that means for volume caps, children's headphones and the settings to use. ITC to decide by January 14 whether to bar some ASUS and Plume Wi-Fi gear in a patent casehttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/itc-asus-plume-mesh-wifi-patent-review-october-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/itc-asus-plume-mesh-wifi-patent-review-october-2026/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000Smart HomeA judge found ASUS and Plume in violation over patents on Wi-Fi routers and mesh devices. The ITC will review parts of that finding; no ban is in place. Laser projectors: what the FDA's risk group labels tell you before you buy and set one uphttps://reviewboon.com/tv/laser-projectors-fda-risk-group-labels-guide/https://reviewboon.com/tv/laser-projectors-fda-risk-group-labels-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000TV & VideoLaser projectors carry a risk group on their FDA label. Why the brightest models warn you to mount them above children's heads, and what else to check. Microwave ovens: what the FDA's radiation standard and the 2026 standby-power limit mean for buyershttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/microwave-oven-safety-standby-power-guide/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/microwave-oven-safety-standby-power-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000KitchenFederal rules cap microwave leakage and require two door interlocks. What to check on a new or older oven, and what the 2026 standby limit means for costs. Smoke and CO alarms sold online: what the CPSC's October 29 warnings mean, and how to choose onehttps://reviewboon.com/guides/smoke-co-alarms-cpsc-warnings-buying-guide/https://reviewboon.com/guides/smoke-co-alarms-cpsc-warnings-buying-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000Buying GuidesThe CPSC says two combination alarms sold on Amazon and eBay can fail to sound in a fire. Which models are affected, and what to check before you buy. Apple's HomePod mini 2 reaches stores at $149, but Siri AI and surround sound come laterhttps://reviewboon.com/audio/apple-homepod-mini-2-in-stores-october-2026/https://reviewboon.com/audio/apple-homepod-mini-2-in-stores-october-2026/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0000AudioApple's smart speaker is in stores from October 30. Siri AI comes in a later update, and surround sound needs the $299 Apple TV 4K due November 13. Bodum recalls 5.9 million French presses: stop stirring coffee in them with metal spoonshttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/bodum-french-press-recall-october-2026/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/bodum-french-press-recall-october-2026/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0000KitchenDamaged glass carafes on eight Bodum models can break during use, the CPSC says. Owners get a plastic stirring spoon and a warning label from Bodum. Copyright Office seeks comment on DMCA exemptions for smart TVs, home cameras and unsupported deviceshttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/copyright-office-dmca-smart-device-exemptions-october-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/copyright-office-dmca-smart-device-exemptions-october-2026/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0000Smart HomeThe Office plans to recommend renewing smart TV, voice assistant and consumer device repair exemptions. First comments on wider proposals are due December 7. Counterfeit safety marks on chargers and appliances: what the CPSC is doing, and how to check a markhttps://reviewboon.com/guides/counterfeit-safety-certification-marks-check-guide/https://reviewboon.com/guides/counterfeit-safety-certification-marks-check-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0000Buying GuidesThe CPSC's acting chairman called fake certification marks a dangerous deception on October 28. The law, the labs OSHA recognizes, and how to look a mark up. CPSC sets battery-backup safety tests for garage door openers from December 29https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/garage-door-opener-battery-backup-rule-october-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/garage-door-opener-battery-backup-rule-october-2026/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0000Smart HomeBattery-backup openers must keep their safety reversal working at low charge or stop running, under a rule due December 29. Plus the unattended-closing rules. Apple Home Collection and HomeView: prices, release dates and what else you needhttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/apple-home-collection-homeview-what-you-need/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/apple-home-collection-homeview-what-you-need/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000Smart HomeHomeView ships November 13 and the LG and Schneider accessories from December. What each costs, and the hub and iCloud+ plan the cameras depend on. Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast: what a spec sheet does and does not tell youhttps://reviewboon.com/audio/bluetooth-le-audio-auracast-buying-guide/https://reviewboon.com/audio/bluetooth-le-audio-auracast-buying-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000AudioA Bluetooth version number does not tell you whether headphones support LE Audio or Auracast. Here is what to look for, and why both ends must match. Certified refurbished speakers, earbuds and TV gear: Apple, Bose and Sonos programs comparedhttps://reviewboon.com/guides/certified-refurbished-apple-bose-sonos-compared/https://reviewboon.com/guides/certified-refurbished-apple-bose-sonos-compared/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000Buying GuidesAll three makers give refurbished products a one-year warranty. Where they differ: return windows, what gets replaced, and how much you save. Fake reviews: what the FTC's rule bans, what it leaves out, and how to check reviews before you buyhttps://reviewboon.com/guides/fake-reviews-ftc-rule-how-to-check-guide/https://reviewboon.com/guides/fake-reviews-ftc-rule-how-to-check-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000Buying GuidesSince October 2024, a federal rule has banned fake reviews and paying for positive or negative ones, with penalties of up to $53,088 per violation. HDMI 2.1, eARC and the EnergyGuide label: how to read a TV spec sheethttps://reviewboon.com/tv/hdmi-2-1-earc-tv-spec-sheet-guide/https://reviewboon.com/tv/hdmi-2-1-earc-tv-spec-sheet-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000TV & VideoHDMI 2.1 features are optional, so the version number tells you little. What to check on a TV listing, and what the EnergyGuide cost figure assumes. Induction cooktops and ranges: what ENERGY STAR's list shows about speed, wiring and running costshttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/induction-cooktops-ranges-energy-star-guide/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/induction-cooktops-ranges-energy-star-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000KitchenCertified induction models list a median 4.75-minute heat-up time, about half the radiant figure. What else the list shows, and what it leaves out. Before you buy a kitchen appliance: check CPSC recalls and work out the running costhttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliance-recalls-running-costs-guide/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/kitchen-appliance-recalls-running-costs-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000KitchenTwo October 2026 CPSC warnings show why a model number matters. How to check one, and how to turn an appliance's wattage into a running cost. Matter smart home devices: what the logo promises in 2026, and what it leaves outhttps://reviewboon.com/smart-home/matter-smart-home-buying-guide-2026/https://reviewboon.com/smart-home/matter-smart-home-buying-guide-2026/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000Smart HomeMatter lets devices from different brands work together, but you still need the right hub, and new features reach your app on each maker's timeline. NextGen TV and ATSC 3.0: what the FCC has proposed, and whether your next TV needs the tunerhttps://reviewboon.com/tv/nextgen-tv-atsc-3-tuner-buying-guide/https://reviewboon.com/tv/nextgen-tv-atsc-3-tuner-buying-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000TV & VideoThe FCC has proposed letting stations stop broadcasting in today's format. What that could mean for antenna viewers, and what to check on a TV listing. Product warranties explained: what federal law requires before and after you buyhttps://reviewboon.com/guides/product-warranty-guide-federal-law/https://reviewboon.com/guides/product-warranty-guide-federal-law/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000Buying GuidesFull or limited, implied or extended: what federal warranty law means for TVs, soundbars and kitchen appliances, and what to check before you pay. Refrigerator and dishwasher EnergyGuide labels: what the yellow tag assumes about your power billhttps://reviewboon.com/kitchen/refrigerator-dishwasher-energyguide-label-guide/https://reviewboon.com/kitchen/refrigerator-dishwasher-energyguide-label-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0000KitchenThe yellow label prices electricity at 14 cents per kWh. The US average was 18.16 cents in August 2026. How to read the label and correct the estimate.