Category: Hardware

If you have children and those children have grandparents, a Skylight frame can have a holiday gift for them and a Skylight calendar for you. […]

I love iced coffee, but I hate iced coffee. Intentionally iced coffee is perfection, but cold, hot coffee is disgusting. You can, of course, microwave […]

These outdoor security cameras are among the millions of items on sale for this year’s Black Friday sale. If you’re interested in the best tech […]

The Ecoflow Power Station is one of millions of products on sale on Black Friday this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on […]

These smart devices are among the millions of products on sale on Black Friday this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale […]

The Mammotion Yuka 1500 turned out to be the best new robotic lawnmower I’ve tested this year. It has exceptional RTK positioning, heavy-duty wheels that […]

One of the main manifestations of my ADHD is my absolute inability to keep track of things in the house. I’ve lived in the same […]

If you’ve bought a Sonos system, you know that they almost never go on sale. Of course, Sonos is not having the best of times […]

They say that good things come in small packages, and the Switchbot K10+ Pro is proof of that. I review many robot vacuum and mop […]

I was recently tasked with helping a friend set up a home security system in his new home. After looking at a variety of cameras, […]

I never really understood outdoor Christmas lighting – it seemed like a lot of work to set up and take down every year. But last […]

I love smart technology: with smart cameras, sensors, robots and everything else, these machines save time and effort. However, they are often expensive, so a […]

Many companies make smart sensors, but some are better than others. And Akara, in my opinion, is the best at this. They make more consumer […]

Since the catastrophic storms hit the East Coast this summer, I’ve regularly heard from friends who say things like, “We’re making do around the campfire” […]

Outdoor cameras are useful for more than just actual security: They can show you if your dog is in the backyard or if the gate […]

Few utilities reduce labor in my home as much as my voice assistants: I use them to turn off lights, turn on the alarm, turn […]

I love iced coffee, but I hate iced coffee. Intentionally iced coffee is perfection, but cold, hot coffee is disgusting. You can, of course, microwave […]

If you’ve spent a year waiting for the new Sonos Sub to release, you’re in luck: it’s here now, on sale for $679 , down […]

My floor is incredibly dirty. It’s rainy season in Oregon, and I have a Doberman, a doggie door, and white tile: you can do the […]

I was never one of those people who thought they could tell the difference between sound systems: everything I had was fine. To make matters […]

The Jackery 1000 is now marked down to $399 (down from $799) , which is a whopping 50% off, and I’m going to give you […]

Overall, 2024 hasn’t been a good year for me for reasons both personal and global, and my smartphone addiction hasn’t done any good for my […]

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse , now reduced to $81.97 from $159.99, has a lot going for it—if you know what […]

Smart heaters made by Govee and GoveeLife were voluntarily recalled this week due to tests that showed some models could overheat, causing fires or burns. […]

After about three years , Amazon finally has a new line of Kindles . This time we have just four models, starting with the basic […]

I approach the ritual of installing holiday garlands with curiosity and admiration. I am endlessly baffled by the amount of time and energy people spend, […]

Sonos had a great year. Back in May, the company announced the release of a new app . Then the app they released took away […]

As video doorbells and smart cameras have proliferated in the consumer market over the past 15 years, most have reported the activity they capture through […]

At some point last year, I started being bombarded with advertisements for systems that put climate control in your bed. While this sounds great, I […]

Few utilities save labor in my home as much as using a voice assistant: I use it to turn off lights, turn on the alarm, […]

If you’ve bought a Sonos system, you know that they almost never go on sale. Of course, Sonos is not having the best of times […]

It has not escaped my notice that at this very moment we are between two fateful storms in the Southeast. I regularly hear from friends […]

There’s no better purchase for Prime Day than a robot vacuum cleaner. These are expensive gadgets, but life changing ones. And for the first time, […]

The smart camera space is quite crowded, but Amazon actually owns two of the biggest brands – Ring, which they acquired, and Blink, a cheaper […]

Expandable storage is not as common today as it used to be. But even though many device manufacturers have moved to fixed memory limits, there […]

I think Prime’s big sales are the perfect excuse to snag that gadget or tool you’ve been wanting to add to your home. If you […]

Before purchasing smart cameras or other smart technology, most people start with a smart doorbell. The good news is that they’re better than ever, with […]

I’ve never really understood outdoor Christmas lights – it seems like a lot of work to set them up and take them down every year. […]

The Anker Solix c300 straddles the sweet spot between a battery you can throw in your bag to charge multiple phones and a serious backup […]

There’s no better purchase for Prime Day than a robot vacuum cleaner. These are expensive gadgets, but they change lives. And for the first time, […]