Latest articles by Florence Ion
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024: our top picks
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
Casper vs. Purple: Which mattress is best for you?
Both Casper and Purple offer mattresses with 100-night trials. Here’s what you should know about each mattress-in-a-box option.
Acer Aspire 5 review
The Acer Aspire 5 is a budget laptop that’s good in a pinch. But if you can hold out you can find something with much better battery life.
Ring Alarm Review: A Strong Home Security Kit
While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.
Blue by ADT review: DIY smart home security
For those who want ADT’s professional monitoring, but want to set up a home security system themselves.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 wins on speed, but struggles on battery life. Here's what you need to know.
Lockly Vision review
The Lockly Vision is a smart lock and video doorbell in one, but it’s not great with the latter.
I wore the Galaxy Watch Active during my pregnancy, and now I'm a believer
I thought the Galaxy Watch Active would be good for tracking my fitness, but it proved vital for my pregnancy, too.
How to sell your smart home
Moving? Here’s what to do whether you plan to take or leave your smart-home devices.
Ooma Smart Security Review: Very Simple Security
While it lacks professional monitoring, Ooma's Smart security system is inexpensive and easy to use.
SimpliSafe Review: Simple Home Security That Lives Up to Its Name
The SimpliSafe home security kit is easy to set up and even easier to use.
LifeShield Shield Kit Review: Almost Too Much Good Stuff
This security kit comes with everything you need to protect your home, and then some.
Abode Iota Review: DIY Security with a Built-in Camera
The Adobe Iota offers easy setup and everything you need to watch over your house, though the built-in camera has some limitations.
Eufy RoboVac 11 Review: Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The Eufy RoboVac 11 is a strong budget robot vacuum, but be prepared for some trade-offs at this price.
Honeywell Smart Home Security Review: Good But Pricey
This all-in-one security system works well, but other systems offer more for less.
Abode Essentials Starter Kit review
This is the security kit for those who want smart security and home automation in one device.
Swann Smart Home Alarm System: It Could Be So Much Better
The Swann smart home alarm system comes with plenty of accessories and is backed by a responsive monitoring service, but we found everything else about this system frustrating to use.
Nest Secure Review: Pricey Do-It-Yourself Home Security
The Nest Secure kit has everything you need for home security, but you'll pay a lot for it.
Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review: Solid But Pricey
The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit is a capable smart hub but a siloed security system.
What Is Lidar, and How Does It Work?
The same technology used to find ancient Maya cities also powers your robot vacuum and self-driving cars. Here's where you can find it and how it works.
Shark Ion Robot 750 Vacuum Review: A Good Start
Shark makes a good impression with its first robot vacuum, but the Ion Robot 750 shouldn't be your first choice.
iLife V3s Review: A Budget Robot Vacuum with Budget Results
The V3s is a fine example of why you should spend the extra cash to get a better robot vacuum.
iRobot Roomba 650 Review: A Good Value
You don't have to get a newfangled robot vacuum. iRobot's tried-and-true model is still a worthy worker for your home, and now it's sold at a discount.
