Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out?

I'm a smart home reviewer, and these are the only deals I'm shopping this Prime Day

It's Amazon Prime Day, and smart home deals are everywhere. But don't fall for any deal: these are the ones worth your time and money.

I recommend these Garmin smartwatches for almost every situation (and price range)

Plus, many of Garmin's signature smartwatches are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

I've lived with solar power at home for years - 12 myths you can safely ignore in 2026

Knowing the facts on home solar power can help you make better, informed choices, save money, and stay safe.

I tested a $15 smart switch and uncovered a $1,500-a-year energy waste in the kitchen

The SwitchBot Relay 1PM Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it's using.

This $17 solar panel effectively gave my doorbell camera infinite battery life - how I set it up

I didn't think that this would work, but the EverExceed 5V solar panel has done wonders for my security cameras.

Get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off right now

Ahead of Walmart Deals next week, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart Plus membership, free delivery, and free shipping.

The best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy now, after testing dozens of them

Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best early Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.

The best Sam's Club deals to compete with Prime Day 2026 (including half off membership)

Beat Amazon Prime Day 2026 with Sam's Club Instant Savings. Get deals on premium TVs, home & kitchen tech, speakers, laptops, and more without a Prime fee.

Apple confirms price increases are coming - how much will it cost you?

In a Wall Street Journal interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed plans to raise product prices due to the supply pressure and cost increases on memory and storage chips.

Finally, a Windows laptop I'd seriously consider as a MacBook Neo competitor

HP's OmniBook 3 combines decent hardware and exceptional battery life, making it one of the best-value laptops I've tested this year.

I'm turning my old tech into Amazon gift cards and discounts before Prime Day - here's how

Did you know you can trade in your unused devices for Amazon credit - and get up to 20% off new devices?

This Bluetooth tracker uses LoRa mesh networks to find things - and I couldn't believe the accuracy

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how it works in the real world.

I put Siri AI through the same tests I use for ChatGPT and Gemini on MacOS 27 - here's how it did

I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.

How I'm using a $13 smart plug to automate my house appliances - and you can too

Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap.

Best Buy Gaming Deals might be better than Amazon's early Prime Day sale

Skip Amazon's weak sales! Best Buy's rival Prime Day 2026 gaming deals are live now with massive savings on Alienware, Nintendo Switch, and Lenvo tech.

Rolling out AI agents? 4 ways to move fast and furious - but with extreme caution

For starters, don't just hand over the keys to AI agents. Any endeavor needs to remain a human-instigated, human-led endeavor.

I found the best SSD and storage deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day - including Lexar and Seagate

I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

The best early Prime Day TV deals actually worth your time: Samsung, Sony, and more

Prime Day 2026 kicks off next week! Save thousands right now on early TV deals from LG, Samsung, and Sony all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.

10 signs that someone is monitoring or accessing your accounts - how to stop them

Learn how to spot the signs of account monitoring and compromise - and take back control.