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The Neato D8 robot vacuum does a thorough job of collecting dust, debris, and pet hair from hard floors and carpet, especially in corners, but similarly priced competitors offer more functionality.
Can get loud If you suffer from allergies, asthma, or are worried about airborne transmission of COVID-19, a high-quality air purifier can help you breathe a little easier. Suitable for rooms up to 512 square feet, LG's $1,299 LG PuriCare 360 packs two large 360-degree filters, both of which feature a True HEPA layer that promises to trap 99.97% of dust particles as small as 0.3 microns, and an active carbon deodorizing layer that captures foul smells and reduces harmful gases in the air. It also features Wi-Fi, so you can control it with your phone or voice in addition to the included remote...
6 SOUND BAR A good sound bar is a steppingstone to a home theater. The Sonos Beam (for small spaces) and Sonos Arc (pictured, for TVs larger than 49 inches) have built-in voice control for adjusting volume, plus compatibility with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. $399 for Beam; $799 for Arc. Listen Carefully Heather Malyuk, an Ohio audiologist who performs backstage sound checks and hearing tests for musicians, offers tips for safe listening. PLUG YOUR EARS Prolonged exposure to decibel levels above 85 may hurt hearing. Apps like the NIOSH Sound Level Meter can giv...