Latest articles by Mike Prospero
The Birdfy 4K Feeder is tough on squirrels, but I got better video from a feeder that’s $100 less
The Birdfy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder is solidly built and is somewhat effective at keeping squirrels from cleaning it out in a day, but its video quality should be better for the price.
Today's Wordle is wrecking people's streaks — here's why April 27's puzzle is so hard
The Wordle for April 27 is super-hard — here's why it's breaking people's streaks.
Four World Cup Final tickets are being resold for $2.9 million each — here's what else you can get for that money
Four World Cup final tickets are being sold for $2.3 million each. Here's what else you could get for that money.
Best electric scooters for kids in 2026: A buying guide for parents
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
I've been using these waterproof gloves for a month in my garden — here's how they've held up
I've been using the Cross Point Gear Sport Gloves for yardwork for several weeks; here's how they've performed so far.
I'm testing out Dreo's new TurboCool Misting Fan, and it's a game-changer for this early heat wave
Dreo launched several new cooling and misting fans, as well as a smart portable air conditioner. I've been testing out one of the fans, and it's helping in this heat wave.
Ecobee is changing its security subscriptions — here's how much you'll pay now
Ecobee is changing how much it charges monthly for its security systems. Here's how much more you'll have to spend to get professional monitoring.
Segway's new Muxi ebike is now available, and I'm in love with the design
The Segway Muxi short-tail utility ebike is now for sale, and its design is pretty wild.
I'm ditching my iCloud subscription for this backup drive and saving myself $120 a year — here's how
Instead of paying for iCloud storage each month, I'm switching to a NAS to save money in the long run.
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.
Apple’s iPad Air Magic Keyboard Folio is way too expensive, so I tried these 8 cheaper alternatives to see which is best
I tested eight keyboard cases for the iPad Air M4 to see which was the best alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio.
Ring launches battery-powered versions of its 2K and 4K video doorbells starting at $99
Ring has updated all of its battery-powered doorbells with a new design as well as 4K and 2K cameras. Here's a look at all of the new models.
This $99 device let me cut the cord but still DVR my favorite shows
If you're cutting the cord but still want to DVR your favorite shows without subscribing to a streaming service, this $99 device does the trick.
Apple iPad Air M4 review: Small tweaks to the gold standard
Editor's ChoiceThe Apple iPad Air M4 features an upgraded processor, Wi-Fi 7, and faster connection speeds, but the rest has been carried over from last year's model.
Ooni's new pizza oven accessory will make things a lot easier for noobs
Ooni is launching a Rotating Stone accessory for its Koda 2 ovens, which automatically turns the pizza while it's cooking.
Forget fingerprints and codes — the new Aliro standard is about to revolutionize smart locks
Everything you need to know about the new smart lock standard
iPad Air M4 announced with more power and Wi-Fi 7 — price, release date and full specs
Apple just announced the iPad Air M4. Here's a look at its price and specs compared to the iPad Air M3.
I tested a photo frame that animates your pictures like Harry Potter, and it’s almost magical
The Homture Magic Frame uses AI to animate still pictures, and while it’s not perfect, it’s a novel feature for digital photo frames
Best outdoor security cameras in 2026
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
3 best 'cabin fever' movies to watch when you're snowed in
If you're stuck inside because of the blizzard of 2026, here are three movies to remind you that things could be worse.
I tested this electric snow shovel in the blizzard of 2026, and now I know why it's sold out everywhere
I tested the Worx WG460 cordless snow shovel; here are four things I liked, and two I didn't.
Best budget electric bikes in 2026
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
I've reviewed all of Meta's smart glasses, and this is the pair I'd actually buy
I've tested all of Meta's smart glasses, and there's one pair that I use above all the others.
