Category: Hardware

I saw a lot of technology at CES this year. The event is filled with row upon row of artificial, motorized, holographic, and shape-shifting technologies, […]

Before particularly bad storms, I have been known to go outside and give my plants a boost. I’m not sure how I would feel about […]

Earlier this year, Switchbot announced the S10 , a robot vacuum and mop that can pull clean water straight from your home’s plumbing to not […]

One of the most common sensors that people buy for their home is a motion sensor. But in almost all cases, you need a presence […]

I honestly thought this would be the year the world saw its first robot vacuum cleaner that could climb stairs: while the Dreame X50 Ultra, […]

Over the past week, I’ve had a chance to take a look at tons of smart technology on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). […]

Last week, on the eve of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , I said, “I’d love to see a fleet of small robotic lawn mowers, […]

Govee is unveiling a series of new lighting products today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , and while previous designs like lamps and holiday […]

I didn’t sleep well. I often had trouble falling asleep, was easily awakened because I slept shallowly, tossed and turned and woke up tired, sometimes […]

Power system problems are not new, but whole-home power backup systems are. Having emergency power on hand is a great idea, but power supplies are […]

The Consumer Electronics Show, known as CES, is the premier annual event where consumer brands unveil new products. It’s hard to imagine the scale of […]

Smart home control means you’ll never again have to manually flip a switch or get up to adjust a thermometer. At home, where you know […]

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you celebrate the holiday and have kids, they’re probably feeling a little excited right now. There’s all […]

CES 2025 is just around the corner, which means most tech companies are on the verge of major releases for their lineups. Following this year’s […]

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 […]