Category: Hardware

Amazon has some influence over the e-reader industry. Like Kleenex before it with napkins, Kindle has become so synonymous with e-readers that it’s easy to […]

While most people would idealistically like to use less water at home, it’s difficult to measure how successful you are in your daily life. Of […]

Google currently sells two smart displays: the seven-inch second-generation Nest Hub and the 10-inch first-generation Nest Hub Max—both packed with so many features that you […]

Amazon seems to have realized that part of our obsession with security cameras is the ability to share the moments we capture, whether they’re funny, […]

The more accessories I add to my tablets, the more I feel like I’m missing the point. Should I really buy the new iPad M4 […]

With the market flooded with vacuum cleaners and mops, and models changing so quickly, it’s almost impossible to be sure of what you’re buying at […]

It looks like some Roku TVs are now causing harm to their owners. By this I mean that they enable motion smoothing with no option […]

The Aqara M3 Hub ($129.99) has been working for me for a few months now, as it was a requirement for the new Aqara ceiling […]

When purchasing a wireless outdoor security camera, you need to consider more than just whether it performs like a decent camera—the solar generator should perform […]

I have a list of features I prefer in a home camera: small size, long cords, ability to turn off indicator lights, remote pan and […]

PlayStation VR2 was released in 2023, bringing Sony’s next-gen virtual reality experience to the PlayStation 5 with new features and games, but the headset needed […]

One of the main things that prevents robot vacuum cleaners from being completely autonomous is the need for us humans to empty the vacuum bag […]

It’s only in the last few years that we’ve seen the emergence of truly smart ceiling fans that allow you to do more than just […]

I love my grill, a 30-year-old Weber model that I constantly repair. It doesn’t have smart features, but it remains the barbecue to which I […]

Robot vacuum cleaners these days are expected to do much more than just vacuum: they can map rooms, mop floors, respond to voice commands, empty […]

The most remarkable thing I’ve learned about robotic lawnmowers is that how the mower works matters. Initially, all of these lawnmowers used underground wires to […]

Everyday laptops are everywhere, at the same time. No, really. If you’re looking for a laptop that can handle your daily tasks – be it […]

I’m hardly a noob when it comes to smoking meat on the grill, but I’ve never owned a real smoker, and certainly not one that […]

Swimming pools are maintenance black holes, so I was eager to try out one of the new pool cleaning robots, the AquaSense Beatbot Pro ($2,199), […]

Despite the best intentions of manufacturers and the best efforts of consumers, technology still breaks down quite regularly, and the PlayStation 5 is no exception […]

The Masterbuilt Auto Ignite 545 Smart BBQ took seven excruciating hours to assemble using poor instructions and mislabeled parts. By the time it was ready […]

Testing smart grills has sparked a philosophical debate about what constitutes a “barbecue”: Should all barbecues involve real fire (or just heat, like infrared)? Is […]

Most Americans have some kind of home security system , usually a series of connected cameras. Now a number of companies are starting to sell […]

There are many good reasons to equip your home with some of the best security cameras on the market: these devices are (usually) affordable, loaded […]

Virtual assistants can be quite helpful. In fact, Alexa has proven to be an integral part of my smart home system. The fact that I […]

I’ve been doing an experiment for the past six weeks. Twice a week at 5:00 p.m., each house on the block has its own robotic […]

The days of frantically running around to find an outlet to plug your phone into are all but over. The reality is that batteries of […]

Most people who look for air purifiers need them for one of two reasons: the first is people who are concerned about recurring threats to […]

Google’s annual budget phone update is here, this time making the Pixel 8 a little more affordable. Today, the company announced the Pixel 8a, which […]

Robotic lawn mower designs vary widely as they are optimized for different benefits, and each feature has its own disadvantages. Lightweight and fast robots are […]

Most of us will probably accept most computer settings as they are, not deviating too much from the default configuration that comes out of the […]

If you want to cast a movie or TV show on the big screen or stream music to your speaker wirelessly, then the Chromecast standard […]

Perhaps one of my biggest pet peeves about gaming laptops is how over-the-top they can look and feel. I understand. Many of the best gaming […]

Portable power stations are constantly becoming larger, more powerful and cheaper. You might expect a company like Anker (known for making small backup solutions for […]

I love to cook, I treat it like a sport and look for an excuse to prepare complex or unique dishes. I think designing a […]

Birds had never interested me until I spent a morning in a friend’s garden, watching hundreds of birds swarming her bird feeders. I immediately bought […]

Kickstarter and similar crowdfunding platforms have generally been seen as a place where startups can get enough capital to pursue projects. Although Kickstarter has never […]

Now is a great time to buy a Steam Deck. Valve’s refurbished LCD Steam Decks are back in stock, and at a lower price than […]

Standing fans annoy me. I found myself constantly getting up to adjust them; they are loud; and they get absolutely filthy with no clear way […]

Eufy is a company that generally makes products that I really like. They make some of the best security cameras in the industry, so much […]