Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I've been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for 24 hours — here's what I like (and hate)
I've been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for a little over a day; here are the first seven things that have really stood out to me.
I went skiing with the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, and now I may ditch my GoPro for good
Should you take the Oakley Meta Vanguards on your next trip and leave your GoPro at home?
I'm afraid of candle fires — this $40 smart home device calms my fears
I've been using the SwitchBot smart candle warmer for over a month, and it's given me greater peace of mind.
I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026'
An interview with Amazon's VP of Alexa on where the smart assistant is headed for 2026.
This tiny IKEA speaker costs less than a Vegas coffee, sounds great and has a truly awesome special feature
For less than $10, the IKEA Kallsup Bluetooth speaker is pretty good — and you can pair up to 100 of them together.
Best robot lawnmowers of CES
Some of the more interesting robot lawnmowers we saw at CES 2026, including models that can go up nearly 45-degree angles and others that can act like guard dogs.
I just tried Segway's new Myon e-bike at CES 2026 — and it might be the best yet for commuters
Our first test ride with the Segway Myon, the company's new $2,000 e-bike for commuters
I just saw Dreame's new robot vacuum in action and its claw looks like the perfect solution to my kid's messy room
After being teased for over a year, Dreame officially unveiled the Cyber 10 Ultra robot vacuum with a retractable claw at CES 2026.
Best smart locks of CES
The smart locks launched at CES 2026 feature batteries that you'll never have to replace and smarter ways of unlocking your door using your face and palms.
Best robot vacuums of CES 2026
Robot vacuums are everywhere at CES, but these were the ones that particularly stood out.
Roborock launches four new robot vacuums, including one that can climb stairs
Roborock unveiled four new robot vacuums at CES 2026, including one that can climb stairs.
I just rode this self-driving four-wheeled vehicle, and it's so fun I'm going to lose my step goals for the year
I test-rode the Strutt ev1, a smart personal mobility vehicle with a self-driving mode and AI-powered voice control.
'2026 could be a tipping point' for the smart kitchen, according to Samsung
We sat down with Samsung's VP for Digital Appliances to hear the company's vision for the future, and how AI fits into everything
Alexa+ on the web is surprisingly good — 5 features that actually beat the app
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ to web browsers. Here's how to use it.
7 settings to change first on your Ray Ban Meta glasses
Just got a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses? Here are seven settings you should change when setting them up.
I tried out this induction stove that works even when the power goes out
The Electra Induction Stove has a large battery built in, so you can use it when the power goes out.
I’ve been using the Sofabaton X2 universal remote for two weeks, and it’s the closest yet to replacing the Logitech Harmony
RecommendedDespite some imperfections, this is the best universal remote I’ve tested in a while
I just saw 'F1: The Movie' on Apple TV, and I wish I had seen it in the theater
I finally saw "F1: The Movie," and its shortcomings are brought into bigger relief on a smaller screen.
Ring video doorbells can now use Alexa+ to tell solicitors to scram
Ring is rolling out Alexa+ Greetings to its video doorbells, which will use AI to more intelligently respond to visitors. Here's how it works, and what you'll need.
Meta Oakley Vanguard update adds new Garmin workout and Spotify features
Meta's first big update to the Oakley Vanguard smart glasses brings some pretty cool new features, including the ability to create a Spotify playlist based on what the glasses see.
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
RecommendedThe 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
RecommendedThe 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.
