Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I used the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio to create an Alexa Home Theater — here's how it sounds
You can group Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers to create a surround-sound system with a Fire TV stick. Here's how it works, how much it costs, and how it sounds.
The gift of (better) music — 12 best headphone and Bluetooth speaker deals under $50
Looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones or Bluetooth speakers for a stocking stuffer? Here are 12 cheap audio gifts under $50
Aura just made it a lot easier to send pictures to its digital photo frames — here's how it works
Aura's new texting feature makes it very easy to get new pictures on its digital photo frames. Here's how it works.
This gadget is like a Wii without the controllers — and my kid loves it
The NEX Playground turns your TV into an interactive gaming device, so your kid doesn’t turn into a couch potato
I’ve been using this smart toaster oven in my kitchen for three months, and it’s become my favorite appliance
The CHEF iQ MiniOven is a pricey toaster oven, but it performs almost all of its functions perfectly, has a great design that’s easy to use and can even be controlled from your smartphone.
I'm a Lego fanatic — 35 best Black Friday Lego deals starting under $20
The best Black Friday Lego deals, starting at less than $20
These are the best electric scooters we've tested for commutes, hill rides and grocery runs
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
The best Black Friday coffee maker and espresso machine deals — Keurig, Nespresso, De'Longhi and more
We've rounded up the 15 best Black Friday deals on coffee makers, espresso machines, and Keurigs, so you can save money.
Matter 1.5 update launches with 3 new features, including security camera support
The Matter 1.5 smart home standard has been released, which brings support for security cameras, door and window closures, and energy management.
This AI pet is the cutest thing I ever reviewed — and my cat loves it too
The Moflin is an AI companion robot that reacts to your voice and touch and develops a personality along the way. It’s not cheap, but it’s really cute.
Say basta to the pasta tariff with these 5 pasta maker deals starting at less than $50
A 107% tariff on Italian pasta may cause it to disappear from supermarket shelves. Here are 5 deals on pasta machines so you can make it at home.
The best digital photo frames in 2025
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell
Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.
Aura Ink review: You’ll swear this ePaper digital photo frame is the real thing
Get the Aura Ink if you’re looking for the best digital photo frame that looks like an actual printed photo. But it’s very expensive, and Aluratek makes a pretty good alternative for $150 less.
Printique review: Superior quality, so-so software
Printique remains the absolute best in terms of image and photo book quality, but its software falls a little short.
Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a very good Alexa+ smart speaker, but doesn’t have enough new features to warrant an upgrade over the 4th-generation Echo.
Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass
The Echo Studio is the best smart speaker for an Amazon-centric home theater system and smart home, but those focused more on audio quality will still prefer the Sonos Era 100.
Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2) review: A modest upgrade
The Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2) smart glasses are a modest upgrade over the previous generation, but absent any real competition, remain our top pick.
I forgot how much I love small phones, but a 5K run reminded me why
Big-screen phones are all the rage, but sometimes you need something smaller, as I learned when going out for a recent run.
The best electric bikes of 2025: expert tested and rated
Our picks for the best electric bikes for riders of all types and budgets, based on dozens of reviews and tests
I’ve been riding the Segway E3 Pro for a month, and it’s one of the best scooters for everyday commuters
The Segway Ninebot E3 Pro isn’t going to blow you away with its performance, but it’s a well designed electric scooter at a reasonable price.
I found 5 Home Depot Halloween decoration deals that are frightfully good
I found five spooky-great Home Depot Halloween decor deals that you can take advantage of right now.
I wore the Google Pixel Watch 4 for two weeks and it’s the most futuristic smartwatch I’ve ever tested — here's why
The Google Pixel Watch 4 delivers a better screen, class-leading battery life, emergency satellite messaging, upgraded GPS, and even better integration with Google's fantastic Gemini AI assistant.
