Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Best electric scooters for kids in 2025: A buying guide for parents
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
Wyze's new security camera subscription uses AI to compete with Ring
Wyze's new AI features will let you search more easily for events on your security camera footage, and will give you more detailed information when something is happening.
I took the Segway Xyber ebike for a test ride, and I’ve never had so much fun
I test-rode the wickedly fun Segway Xyber, the company's new ebike that's coming out this year for $2,999.
The 7 best robot vacuums of CES 2025
Here's a look at most innovative robot vacuums we saw at CES 2025. Our favorites can pick up your stuff, climb stairs, and even clean the air.
I want to remodel my front door after seeing Lockly's Styla smart lock
I went hands-on with the Lockly Styla, one of the nicest smart locks I've ever seen.
I just tried Gemini AI on Google TV and you may never use your remote again
Google is bringing Gemini AI to Google TV devices. I got an early look at how it will work.
Now this is smart: Eufy's new robot vacuum has a built-in handheld vac
The Eufy E20 can convert from a robot vacuum to a handheld vacuum to reach all areas in your house.
Bird Buddy has a new camera that can identify bees and butterflies
The Petal outdoor camera can identify all sort of species of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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.
