Turning your home into a smarter space can be surprisingly affordable. These under $50 gadgets bring automation, monitoring, and voice control.

Amazon has revealed Alexa+, an upgraded version of the original smart speaking model that made its debut a decade ago. While ...

During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. His daily mobile tech life includes Android and iOS ...

Powered by generative AI, the smarter, more conversational Alexa can complete tasks from start to finish—and is genuinely British.

This is for all the “early-adopters” out there. The tech gadget fans are the first to buy the latest tech. In this case, the first Amazon Echo and FireTV Sticks. It’s hard to believe those devices are ...

I’ve got Amazon Echo devices in a few of my rooms at home as the gateway to my smart home system. I started with one Echo Dot in the living room, but added a new Dot with a clock to the bedroom and ...

In spite of my job testing home technology and appliances, I’m actually very old-school when it comes to how I run my home. I tell the time with a clock and jot down reminders on a pad of paper by the ...

So after reviewing, buying and installing my fair share of smart lighting solutions over the years, I can confidently say ...

If you've got older, unused technology just lying around the house, you may be surprised to discover there are still some ways to get use out of it.

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.

Want to build a smart home in 2026 but don't know where to start? This step-by-step guide covers choosing an ecosystem, best starter devices, automations, and security.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky star in a new commercial for Amazon, set to air during the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8 In the ad, the actor is convinced that Alexa+, now powered by generative AI ...