Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
Blink vs. Ring: Video doorbells compared
If you're looking for the best video doorbell options on a budget, your choices come down to Blink vs. Ring. Here's how the two compare on price, video quality, and features.
Best cheap robot vacuums in 2024
These are the best cheap robot vacuums to clean your floors thoroughly without breaking the bank.
The best Roombas in 2024
Here’s our guide to the best Roombas we've tested, complete with performance and price breakdowns to help pick the right one for you.
Black Friday just came early with the MacBook Air M2 for just $699 — and I just bought one
This MacBook Air M2 sale knocks $300 off a lightweight workstation packed with power, a gorgeous screen and features you'd expect from a four-figure laptop.
Thread versus Wi-Fi—which is best for your smart home devices?
You may have heard of Thread or Matter smart home devices. Here is a guide to what they are and how they differ from standard Wi-Fi options.
Best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024
Keep your floors spotless with the best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair.
Best robot mops in 2024
Keep the mop and bucket in the closet. These are the best robot mops to keep your floors squeaky clean.
The best Alexa compatible devices in 2024
The best Alexa compatible devices can all be controlled just by saying "Alexa..."
My parents didn’t want anything to do with a smart home — here’s the gadgets that changed their mind
From convenient automation to beefed-up security, there are plenty of reasons you should start a smart home
Roku just got a huge update that turns your TV into a smart home security center
Roku's latest update brings security notifications from your cameras to your TV, a carousel of live feeds, and web access to your Roku camera feeds.
I went hands-on with SimpliSafe's new AI outdoor monitoring service — here's how it went
SimpliSafe's new ActiveGuard outdoor protection uses generative AI to describe what it sees to live agents so that they can intervene or verify guests before they reach your home.
5 ways you can use smart home gadgets to upgrade your Halloween decor
These are the best smart home devices to customize your home and automate your Halloween decorations with routines.
I just tried Ring’s new AI Smart Video Search feature and I’m blown away by its accuracy
You can now use text to search through your Ring camera footage, and AI finds matching content to save you time and effort.
I just tried this 4K security camera with amazing night vision — and there's no monthly subscription
The EufyCam S3 Pro is a powerful solar-powered 4K security camera with advanced AI features.
Roomba J9+ Combo vs. Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1: Which hybrid robot vacuum should you buy?
Here's how the Roomba J9+ Combo vs. Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 compare based on price, design, features and more.
Home Depot's new glass smart door switches between clear and frosted modes for privacy
This new smart glass door starts at $799 — a welcome departure from previous models
Govee Star Light Projector review
This lamp covers your room in a realistic aurora glow and moonlights as a Bluetooth speaker
Govee launches Curtain Lights 2 just in time for the holidays — display GIFs, photos and color effects on any wall
The Govee Curtain Lights 2 are highly customizable smart lights that work across all major smart home platforms through Matter. You can use the Govee app to animate patterns or play GIFs on any wall.
Arlo's cameras get face, vehicle and custom AI recognition for alerts — here's how it works
The new Arlo Secure 5 upgrade uses advanced computer vision AI and recognition engines to tell Arlo's cameras precisely who or what set off a motion event.
Alexa vs. Google vs. Siri — which smart assistant is best for your smart home?
From Alexa to Siri, these virtual butlers come with the best smart speakers to organize your days and streamline the process of controlling your smart home.
Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which smart speaker should you buy?
Here's how the Amazon Echo vs. Echo Dot compare based on price, design, features and more.
iOS 18 HomeKit update now lets you add Matter devices without a hub
iOS 18's biggest smart home feature simplifies setup and uses the Thread radio built into newer iPhones for local device control.
I test security cameras for a living—these are the 5 settings I change out of the box
Here's how to customize your security camera for your property to improve its performance
