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The Best UPS Battery Backups of 2025
TL;DR: The APC BR100MS2 is a high-capacity UPS that’s fantastic for home and office use. Why →
Our Top VPN Picks: Protect Your Data and Boost Online Security at Great Rates
TL;DR: Global server network for quick access from anywhere. Why We Recommend It NordVPN is incredibly →
Editor’s Choice: Best Tech Gifts for Mom This Mother’s Day
Let’s be real—moms don’t really need more stuff, but they do need things that make life →
This SmartHome Is the Ultimate Holiday Helper
Everyone needs a little help during the holidays. Even for those who plan things out well →
Hands-On With Mod’s New Easy Sidecar E-Bike
Mod Bikes’ Easy Sidecar 3 is probably the coolest bike I’ve ever ridden. It looks like →
Echo Pop vs. Echo Dot: What’s the Difference?
There are many choices if you’re in the market for an Amazon Echo device. This article →
Echo Dot vs. HomePod Mini: What’s the Difference?
This article compares the key features of the 5th Gen. Echo Dot and the HomePod Mini →
Hands-On With the Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Floodlight Security Camera
Just a few years ago, if you wanted a security system for your home, you had →
Google Nest Audio vs. Nest Mini
Nest Audio and Nest Mini are part of Google’s lineup of smart speakers. We’ve examined their →
Google Nest Audio vs. Apple HomePod
With so many similar options available, it’s hard to figure out which smart speaker is the →
Hands-On With the Arlo Home Security System
Home security these days is much easier than it used to be, and having a home →
Hands-On With the New Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station
I live in the Deep South, which means that several times a year, we lose power →
Hands-On With the New CycWagen Cargo E-Bike
I get stares whenever I ride this unique-looking cargo e-bike called a CycWagen. People say, “Woah, →
I Tried XGIMI’s New MoGo 3 Pro With Google TV, and I May Never Buy Another Television
I was recently invited to attend an XGIMI event where they showed off their new line →
HomePod vs. HomePod Mini: What’s the Difference?
Based on their names alone, you might think the HomePod Mini is just a smaller version →
I Tried Safemo’s Security Cameras, and I’ll Never Pay for a Security Subscription Again
I test a lot of home security equipment, from video doorbells to home security systems, and →
This New E-Bike Has a 70-Mile Range and a Hi-Viz Lighting System
We’ve tested a few e-bikes, and each seems to have new and interesting capabilities. Now, Blix →
Ampace Andes 300: The Portable Battery I Use to Keep My Devices Charged Anywhere
I have a minor obsession with making sure that I’ll have access to at least some →
Snag Over $100 Off Your New Roomba: Holiday Sale is a Limited Time Special
My Roomba works overtime during the holidays and I’m grateful for the help. Set it and →
The Best Smart Speakers
TL;DR: The Amazon Echo (4th gen) offers superior audio quality, accurate voice recognition, and compatibility with →
I Tried Both: Ring vs Nest Doorbell
How Are They Different? The design and the software controls on these smart doorbells are very →
Google Wireless Nest Doorbell: A Futuristic Design With Some Software Shortcomings
The second I removed Google’s Wireless Nest Doorbell from the box, I was in love. The →
Nest Learning Thermostat Gen 4 Review: New Look, Sensor
I installed my first Google Nest Learning Thermostat in 2017 purely because I hated getting out →
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Review: A Comprehensive Look at Its Features and Performance
Video doorbells are in their prime, with many competing products for your front door safety. Whether →
The Best Home Weather Stations
TL;DR: The large sensor array and app options will meet the needs (and some wants) of →
The Best Rechargeable Battery Chargers
TL;DR: The Recharge Pro provides quick, basic updates on your batteries’ charge status through a set →
Virtual Assistants Showdown: How Alexa and Google Assistant Stack Up
Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa are the two leading virtual assistants for a reason. Both come →
Revolutionize Your Commute with These 5 Must-See E-Bikes and an Unexpected Scooter
For many of us, our vehicle of choice is a bicycle. An e-bike can boost your →
The Best Power Inverters
TL;DR: The world’s smallest 1100W power inverter, the Krieger is still more than powerful enough to →
The Best Key Finders
The best key finders use large locator networks to pinpoint lost items even when you’re many →