Here’s how it works. The best smart plugs make your home more convenient and energy efficient without breaking the bank. Simply plug your existing 'dumb' appliance (like a fan or stick lamp ...

Expertise Smart home devices, outdoors gadgets, smartphones, wearables, kid's tech, and some dabbling in 3D printing Credentials Covered the mobile and smart home tech space for the past five ...

Jon has first-hand experience testing home energy products such as portable power stations, home battery solutions and smart thermostats. Jon has showcased his expertise live on TV for news ...

The best smart thermostats can make heating and cooling more convenient, and maybe save you money too. By allowing you to remotely control your home temperature, they can help reduce your energy ...

We've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

These days, there's a smart version of pretty much every home device you can think of. These products (usually) connect to the internet, so you can control them from your phone through a companion ...

A smart TV is an internet-connected television that offers a range of online features, such as on-demand content from apps like BBC iPlayer, ITVX and All 4, access to streaming services like Netflix, ...

A lot has changed in ten years, and as shoppers today prefer SUVs and pickup trucks over all other passenger vehicle types - the top-selling non-truck in America, the Toyota RAV4 compact crossover, ...

January 2025 Smart LED bulbs provide a near-instant way to transform the feel of a room. Screw in a smart bulb (or several) and pair it with an app, and in an instant your TV room has the vibe of ...

Thanks to smart trackers and specially-designed wallets, we no longer have to spend hours cancelling credit cards and filling out replacement forms. Modern technology has transformed this age-old ...

Take the hard work out of stargazing with the best smart telescopes, perfect for homing in on February's planetary parade and March's stunning lunar eclipse. Want to stargaze without having to ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in ...