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Best smart LED light strips 2023
By Chris Wedel published
Then there was light These are the best smart LED light strips that can be used to light up kitchen cabinets, desks, TVs, or to create the right mood lighting.
Ring Stick Up Cam Pro review: A powerful camera with a flawed app experience
By Chris Wedel published
Stick'em up! The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro picks up high-end features, making it a great option for many. But the app is holding it back.
Best smart home devices 2023
By Chris Wedel last updated
Peak smart home living There is no shortage of smart home products on the market. We've found the best smart devices in almost every category to help save you some time and make sure you only have the best.
The best Cyber Monday smart home deal yet is this $14 two-pack of TP-Link Kasa smart lights
By Chris Wedel published
Smart deal At only $7 a bulb, it is too easy to buy TP-Link's Kasa full-color smart light bulbs that let you skip the extra hardware of getting started.
Ring is practically giving away its video doorbell for Cyber Monday
By Chris Wedel published
Ding-dong, I know who's there At $55, the Ring Video Doorbell is at stocking stuffer price for Cyber Monday
Google's Nest Video Doorbell secures my front door and now it's selling at a record low price for Black Friday
By Chris Wedel published
Who's there? Google's AI smarts are built into its Nest Video Doorbells and help me not stress about who's at my front door. At up to $60, you can rest easy too.
I can't believe Amazon's Black Friday sale has this Baseus 65W portable laptop charger on sale for only $60
By Chris Wedel published
Power for all With 65W of output, 30000mAh of battery capacity, and on sale for only $60 — what more could you want from this portable charger?
Amazon's latest Echo smart speaker and TP-Link's Kasa smart light are a steal at $55 during this Black Friday sale
By Chris Wedel published
Big sound for less Amazon has taken 55% off this bundle of its excellent Echo smart speaker with a TP-Link Kasa smart light to make this an easy buy
Amazon has taken 25% off one of my favorite smart lights from GE during Black Friday
By Chris Wedel published
More for less At 25% off for two GE Cync smart bulbs, Amazon is setting you up to have the best smart lighting in the neighborhood
I can't believe TP-Link's Tapo wireless outdoor camera is only $80 for Black Friday
By Chris Wedel published
So easy This TP-Link Tapo wireless camera surprised me during the review process, and for $80, it's a steal
Someone's getting fired over this wild Amazon Echo Pop and smart light Black Friday deal
By Chris Wedel published
How can this be? An Alexa smart speaker paired with an excellent TP-Link Kasa smart bulb for only $18 is insane.
Best Google Assistant speakers 2023
By Chris Wedel last updated
Smart Speakers Need some help finding the perfect Google Assistant speaker? Here are our favorites!
Best smart doorbells that support Alexa 2023
By Chris Wedel last updated
Like a digital butler Alexa, who's at the door?
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is light on lore but stuffed with fun
By Chris Wedel published
I ain't afraid... Trap the Ghost Lord's minions in VR with a team of fellow Ghostbusters armed with upgradeable traps, PKE meters, and, of course, your proton pack. Just don't get slimed!
How to play multiple music services on an Amazon Echo
By Chris Wedel published
Alexa, play Spotify Playing music is one of the most common uses for Amazon Echo devices, but what if you use more than one music streaming service? Well, your Echo can handle it — as long as you set it up to.
Tapo Wire-Free MagCam security camera review: Almost the perfect outdoor wireless camera on a budget
By Chris Wedel published
Wireless outdoor security The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam camera brings dual night vision mode, a 2K image sensor, local storage, and more to your home. You don't even need to worry about plugging it in.
Best Arlo cameras 2023
By Andrew Myrick, Nicholas Sutrich, Chris Wedel published
Updated Arlo is one of the most popular security camera companies on the market, and for good reason. There are so many different options for homeowners to choose from, so we list some of our top favorites.
Repping the Kingdom as QB1 in the new NFL Pro Era II VR game
By Chris Wedel published
NFL season The new NFL Pro Era II gets a new coat of paint and some under-the-hood improvements while introducing a much-needed multiplayer mode.
I just scored a smart TV for $79.99 with this last-minute Prime Day deal
By Chris Wedel published
This TV doesn't have the most eye-popping spec sheet, but this $80 32-inch Amazon Fire TV is perfect for so many situations.
Hurry! Amazon's $74 smart speaker and smart thermostat combo deal is almost gone
By Chris Wedel published
Bundle up Prime Big Deal Days are the best time to build your smart home, and this Echo Pop smart speaker bundled with the Amazon Smart Thermostat is a great way to do it.
I just secured my smart home for cheap with this Google Nest Doorbell deal during Prime Big Deal Days
By Chris Wedel published
October Prime Day The Nest Doorbell is packed with Google's camera tech, AI smarts, and so much more. Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, you can get it for less.
Some of my favorite Govee smart lights are up to 45% off during Prime Day!
By Chris Wedel published
Lit savings From adding ambiance to your home to making your favorite movies more immersive, Govee has something for you.
It's prime time to get 25% off the Echo Dot with Clock with this fantastic Prime Day deal
By Chris Wedel published
October Prime Day Amazon is taking 25% off one of its best speakers in this Prime Big Deal Days sale so you can get more done with less work.