Christian de Looper is a freelance writer who has covered every facet of consumer tech, including mobile, audio, home theater, computing, gaming, and even car tech. At Tom’s Guide, Christian covers TV and home theater tech, and has reviewed dozens of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers, including those from the likes of Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and Vizio. Christian has also covered numerous industry events, from CES to F8, and is an expert at writing reviews, buying guides, and news. Outside of Tom’s Guide, Christian’s byline can be seen at TechRadar, Forbes, Digital Trends, Business Insider, and more. Follow Christian on Twitter to keep up with all his tech coverage.
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The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor Camera 2K has a lot going for it, but unless you’re in Arlo’s ecosystem, there happen to be even better options at a similar price.

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The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt outdoor security camera is a good addition to the company's ecosystem, but new buyers will want to look at more affordable options.

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I tested the Desloc V150 Plus vs. Lockin Veno Solar to see which solar-powered smart lock is the best.

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The Desloc V150 Plus has a series of helpful features, plus one that very few alternatives have – a solar panel to keep the battery charged all the time.

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RecommendedThe Lockin Veno Solar smart lock offers some convenient features and avoids the need for manual charging or battery replacement.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Channel Master FLATenna 35 has long been one of the go-to options among the best TV antennas, and it's easy to see why.

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The Wyze Palm Lock may not have all the bells and whistles that some other smart locks offer, but it does have palm vein scanning at a reasonably low price.

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The Baseus X1 Pro offers dual 3K cameras and no subscription costs, but it’s not the smartest camera out there.

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A solid mid-range soundbar that has tough competition

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With John Ternus set to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO, what does the future of Apple streaming devices (like the Apple TV 4K) look like?

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One of these is a next-generation display technology. The other is still an interesting improvement for TV technology, but nowhere near as groundbreaking.

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Which security camera has the best AI? We put six to the test to find out.

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RecommendedThe TP-Link Tapo C615F Kit is a solar powered pan/tilt outdoor security camera that supports offline recording, and offers features that aren’t locked behind a subscription.

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If you're in the market for a new top-end OLED TV, is it worth shelling out for LG's newest model, or should you save some cash and go for 2024's bona fide hit? We break down all the differences.

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What's the difference?

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Just like your computer's processor, TV processors handle speed, multitasking, and overall performance. Here's why you should pay more attention to them.

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What are the real differences between the two TVs? Is The Frame Pro really that much better? Let's dive in to find out.

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Thinking of ditching your TV for a massive screen? Here are 9 things to consider before buying a projector.

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RecommendedThe new Google Nest Doorbell boasts tons of helpful features and a better video quality, but be prepared to pay for those new updates.

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Samsung Micro RGB is a new display technology making its way into 2026 TVs. Here's how it compares to OLED display technology when it comes to contrast, brightness, color and longevity.

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The TP-Link Tapo HybridCam Duo offers a dual camera system that can keep an eye on your whole yard — and at a reasonable price.

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RecommendedAI is everywhere and Google is bringing AI features to the Google Home platform — and in a way that, turns out, actually works pretty well.

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RecommendedGentex's new Place line of smoke alarms is incredibly advanced, but they're held back by the omission of one major feature: smart home integration.
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