Category: Hardware

As someone who tests smart home technology, I have a house full of robots and sensors. In fact, I always have a stack of boxes […]

I got into the habit of bird watching at the beginning of the pandemic, socially distancing on the patio and watching the bird feeders my […]

You understand the routine: you visit your parents for the holidays and get hired as their personal IT consultant, fixing everything that’s gone wrong since […]

The Dreame L40 Ultra is an expensive robot vacuum cleaner that is worth a look if you can get one on sale. Over the past […]

As I get older, I’ve noticed that the gifts I receive become more useful and less fun. This year, I’m saying it’s time to balance […]

According to the Insurance Information Institute, the two most common causes of insurance claims are fire and water damage. While it’s difficult (if not impossible) […]

The most difficult transition of my adult life was accepting that chronic illness had changed me dramatically, and I had heard others with the disease […]

Smart glasses aren’t a new idea, but as Ray-Ban’s Meta Glasses show, they’re now at the point where they work well without looking terrible. As […]

One of the main advantages of Roku streaming devices and TVs is that they support a wide range of apps and services, but you’re not […]

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 million products for sale on Cyber ​​Monday this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale […]

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 […]