Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Solo Stove Mesa XL review: The best tabletop fire pit
I tested both the Solo Stove Mesa and Solo Stove Mesa XL tabletop fire pits to see which is the best.
Google Pixel Tablet vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which is best for you?
The Google Pixel Tablet and Google Nest Hub Max may look similar, but there are a number of big differences. Here's how to pick the one that's best for you.
Gmail Help Me Write announced at Google I/O 2023 — and it writes entire emails for you
Google is using its AI to help you craft email responses.
Roku adds budget DIY home security system to expand its smart home offerings
The kit includes a hub with a siren, a keypad, and three sensors. Professional monitoring starts at $10/month.
7 best shows like The Crown on Netflix, Prime Video and Hulu
We recommend more royal drama TV shows like The Crown, including Victoria, The Tudors, Queen Charlotte and more
The new Google Home app is way easier to use — but that’s not all
The redesigned Google Home app is easier to use, and offers better smart home features
Philips' new LED light bulb could cut your electric bill in half
The Philips Ultra Efficient LED bulb uses just 4.5 watts of energy and can last 45 years.
Star Wars, please don’t make the same mistake Marvel did
The interconnected MCU made each movie too self-referential. I hope Star Wars avoids that fate.
I’m canceling Paramount Plus for these 3 streaming services instead
Paramount Plus may have some big revivals coming up, but our editor in chief is tuning out for now.
Apple HomeKit users can finally use the Nest Thermostat — but there's a catch
Thanks to the Matter smart home standard, you can now use the Nest Thermostat with Apple HomeKit.
Apple HomePod 2 review: A stellar but pricey sequel
Apple’s second-generation HomePod sounds just as great as the original, and has a few more smart home improvements.
The one thing you should look for when buying an electric scooter or electric bike
When buying an electric scooter or e-bike, make sure its battery has been certified by a testing agency.
Under Armour Charged Gemini review
A review of the Under Armour Charged Gemini running shoe - a decent, affordable everyday running shoe.
Samsung accidentally deletes SmartThings accounts — what to do if you're affected
If your SmartThings hub has disappeared from your account, this is why.
Forget Mandalorian — The Bad Batch is the best Star Wars show you’re not watching
The Bad Batch answers some big questions in the Star Wars universe, but is a great story on its own.
15 best detective shows on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more
The best detective shows to stream include Sherlock, Columbo, Veronica Mars, Poker Face and more
How to add music to your Garmin watch
You can download music from Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and your computer to your Garmin watch. Here's how to do it.
This smart garage door opener is vulnerable to attack — disconnect yours now
A security researcher found a serious flaw in Nexx garage door openers and smart plugs that lets anyone open them from anywhere.
What is Amazon Sidewalk, and how to opt out
Everything you need to know about Amazon Sidewalk: How it works, what it works with, and how to turn it off
Amazon’s Sidewalk developer kit just revealed how many of my neighbors use Ring and Alexa
Amazon wants developers to start making products that work with its Sidewalk network, so it's revealing just how big it is.
Sonos Era 300 — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
The Sonos Era 300 can play Dolby Atmos and sounds amazing. But that doesn't mean it's for everyone.
Sonos Era 300 review
The Sonos Era 300 sports an innovative design and supports spatial audio, bringing this smart speaker to a new level.
