Apple was smart to leave Apple Intelligence off the iPad
In an ideal world, at least as far as Apple is concerned, we’d all be using Apple Intelligence all the time. Cupertino came late to the AI party and urgently needs to catch up on…
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This smart indoor security camera is really just $15 right now
Whether you’re looking for an affordable security camera to monitor your home when you’re away or you want a tiny cam to keep an eye on your kids or pets from another room, this security…
Eufy’s latest smart lock is literally a palm reader
We’ve seen smart locks that you unlock with a keypad, a phone, or even facial recognition, but Eufy’s latest model—which is actually a video doorbell and a smart lock—serves up a relatively new way of…
Best smart plugs 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Thinking of dipping your toe into the smart home waters? Installing a smart plug is the easiest and least expensive way to get a feel for how the technology can improve your life. Plug one…
I’m a smart home expert and I can’t live without these devices
I’ve been covering smart home and security products for years, and I’ve written about and reviewed scores of smart devices. Yet I can count on one hand (plus an extra finger or two) the number…
Best smart locks 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether in favor of…
This Philips Hue smart LED pack is on sale for $9 per bulb
If you’re like me and you consistently forget to turn off your lights, only to remember them when you’re cozy in bed, then you might benefit from upgrading to smart bulbs. Smart bulbs are a…
Best smart speakers 2025: Reviews and buying advice
A smart speaker makes an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with voice-assistant technology while…
10 killer smart home gadgets that were left for dead
Imagine if that refrigerator you bought just five years ago suddenly up and died—and not because of some technical glitch, but because the manufacturer deliberately reached out and deactivated it, permanently. You’d be furious, right?…
Best smart lighting 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Ready to turn your house into a smart home? Replacing your dumb bulbs with smart ones is perhaps the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they…