Category: Hardware

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, […]

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 […]