Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Ecobee challenges Nest with ultra-affordable smart thermostat
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential delivers nearly all the savings of its Premium model but at half the price.
Ring and Kidde partnering to launch a new smart smoke detector
Ring and Kidde are partnering to launch a new smart smoke detector and professional monitoring service.
Ring's security cameras are getting a huge free upgrade — what you need to know
Two of Ring's top-end outdoor security cameras are getting a boost in their resolution to 2K.
This new robot vacuum has a robotic arm that can pick up your socks
The Roborock Saros Z70 has a robotic arm that can pick up socks and shoes and put them away for you.
This modular robot at CES 2025 is like a Transformer — it vacuums, purifiers the air and even guards your home
The SwitchBot K20+ Pro has a number of modular attachments that let it perform a variety of tasks in your home, from vacuuming to guarding your house.
15 top new movies and shows to stream in January 2025 on Netflix, Apple TV+, Max and more
What's streaming this month
The 10 toughest NYT Connections of 2024
These were the 10 most difficult NYT Connections of 2024.
This tiny device can help prevent electrical fires in your home — and you might be able to get one for free
The Ting sensor can scan your home's electrical system for potential faults and send you an alert. Here's how it works.
Get the most out of your pizza oven with these 5 essential accessories
I've made dozens of pizzas and these are the five essential accessories you'll need for your pizza oven.
I just tested three sets of smart Christmas tree lights — here's the winner
I tested smart Christmas tree lights from Philips, Govee, and Nanoleaf; here's what I think of each.
iPhone 16 Camera Control — here's everything it can do
The Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 lets you get to the camera quicker and adjust settings, as well as access Visual Intelligence
I analyzed every Wordle answer to look for patterns — here's what I found
Wordle is a game about words, but numbers can help you beat it. We've delved into the data to find the most useful patterns.
This in-home composter has been a game-changer for my kitchen
I tested the Luma Kitchen Composter for a few weeks to see how it compares with an old-school outdoor composter.
These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time
What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.
21 best Apple Prime Day deals — $168 AirPods Pro, $749 MacBook Air M2 and more
We've rounded up the best Prime Day deals on Apple products
Peacock has two of the best TV shows about families right now, 'Yellowstone' and 'Downton Abbey'
'Yellowstone' and 'Downton Abbey' may seem completely different, but there's a lot of similarities between the two series.
My 102-year-old grandfather goes way too fast on his electric scooter, so we added an AirTag — and it's 20% off for Prime Day
Apple's AirTags are great for keeping tabs on your things — or a centenarian who's hell on wheels
Meta Quest 3S hands-on with Batman: Arkham Shadow — this is amazing for $299
How does the Meta Quest 3S perform? I tried it out ahead of its launch.
Ring security cameras just got 4 big upgrades — including 24/7 video recording
Four new features are making Ring's security cameras and video doorbells more useful.
20 new shows and movies to watch in October 2024 on Netflix, HBO and more
'Abbott Elementary,' 'Outer Banks,' 'Shrinking' and more
Gozney Arc pizza oven review: Style meets substance
Not only is the Gozney Arc an easy-to-use pizza oven, but it also looks great doing it, too. However, it’s pricier than similar models from competitors.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K review
Get the Chromecast with Google TV 4K if you want an excellent streaming device with Google Assistant built in.
