A truckload of exciting Google Home news is expected to hit next week, including new smart devices and more details about Gemini for Home. But Google still managed to sneak in a different smart home announcement this week, and it’s a welcome one.  The news focuses on the web-based version of Google Home, which just […]

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rapid input (thanks to Rapid Trigger) Quiet, pleasant typing feel Non-slip and high-quality PBT keycaps Streamlined web software, profiles on the board Stylish, discreet design (optionally with wooden sides) Reliable multi-device handling thanks to Bluetooth Cons Hot-Swap only for Gateron Double-Rail HE No rotary control, no dedicated media buttons

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 of smart devices that my family and I actually depend on.  Sure, I have plenty of smart gadgets in my

Smart lighting is one of the most useful and enjoyable smart home upgrades you can make. The convenience of turning lights on and off with a voice command or having them come on at precisely the right brightness when you walk into a room, adjusted for the time of day, is a huge quality-of-life upgrade

AI — it’s all but inescapable, whether you follow consumer tech, security, science, finance, transportation, or pretty much any other sector that’s evolving at a breakneck pace. But do you really know where AI is going, and which companies are emerging from the fray? You’ll find your answers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Oct 27-29 in

The mechanical keyboard world has undergone a renaissance. Thanks to increased competition and commoditized tech, features that used to be exclusive to limited-run DIY boards in the $300-plus range just a few years ago are now available in prebuilt boards in the $100 to $200 range — sometimes less. The DIY kit builds, limited-run group

If you want to go big on gaming monitors, that means you need to spend big. But even if you have a high budget, it still pays to hunt for deals. For example, you can get an oversized 39-inch ultrawide OLED from LG for just $896.99 from Amazon. That’s over $600 off the retail price.

You know what needs upgrading on your desk right now? Not your laptop and not your monitor. I’m talking about your power strip, which tends to get overlooked. Why settle for a conventional clunker when you can level things up with this 8-in-1 Anker Prime charging station? And it’s 33% off on Amazon right now,

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very inexpensive Smooth hardware operation Lots of user management options Cons Very rocky physical setup Limited advanced setting options Scanners (especially the fingerprint scanner) aren’t the best Our Verdict Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed

Long ago, I had an Android phone with an early facial recognition sign-in feature… and someone could unlock my phone just by holding up a photo of me. Yeah, it was bad. Fast forward to 2025 and we have Windows Hello facial recognition sign-ins for PCs. Microsoft talks a big game about how secure it