Category: Hardware

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, […]

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

I would like to tell you that the more you spend on a robot vacuum, the more likely you are to get a product you […]

I was recently tasked with helping my friend Chuck, perhaps the most tech-savvy and suspicious person I know, set up a home security system in […]

Over the past 10 years, Hisense, a brand that has never enjoyed the same recognition as, say, Sony or Panasonic, has cultivated a growing community […]

So you’re thinking about purchasing a security camera. Perhaps you have a pet you want to keep an eye on, or perhaps packages keep disappearing […]

I finally splurged on a big OLED TV and soundbar during the pandemic and will never go back. Of course, I couldn’t go to the […]

Most modern keyboards, even the smallest ones, have at least 100 keys. But for streamers and digital artists, this is often not enough. This is […]

When you hear “Sony” and “games,” your brain probably goes to PlayStation. There’s a good reason for this, but a company as big as Sony […]

Meta is behind a number of product and service categories, but at Meta Connect 2024 , the company’s annual developer conference, don’t expect news specifically […]

It’s been at least a decade since choosing an operating system was a real concern when purchasing specific software or hardware, but smart technology has […]

If you have an Anker portable battery, please note that your battery may pose a fire hazard and should be disposed of immediately. On Friday, […]

There were a lot of new additions to the Google Pixel 9 lineup when it launched in late August, including two size options and a […]

Even the best and most powerful gadgets have a limited lifespan, and this is important to consider when using them: it is much better to […]

Every few weeks I take down the security camera or doorbell and install a new one to test. Each time I download the included app […]

At first glance, a laptop may seem like a simple device: just a computer with a screen and a keyboard. But these days, when choosing […]

Why buy an air purifier? Take your pick: smoke from widespread wildfires, airborne viruses, pet dander, and generally poor air quality from car emissions. If […]

Over the past year, I’ve had three robot vacuum cleaners working in different parts of my house. I tested them in a real environment full […]

Take any Amazon Echo smart speaker or display as part of an Alexa smart home system , and it will, of course, have its own […]

GoPro products are so ubiquitous that they’re essentially a Band-Aid or Band-Aid in the action camera category: People tend to refer to all cameras of […]

While you may have installed outdoor security cameras to keep your home and family safe, you’ll quickly realize that many of them are more often […]

Buying a laptop for college is a little different than buying for most situations. There’s a good chance you’re not buying for yourself; your needs […]