Florence Ion
Florence Ion has worked for Ars Technica, PC World, and Android Central, before freelancing for several tech publications, including Tom's Guide. She's currently a staff writer at Gizmodo, and you can watch her as the host of All About Android on the This Week in Tech network.
Latest articles by Florence Ion
![Lenovo Chromebook Duet review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7S5rJjTLwYLArD3G3UQiEB-320-80.jpg)
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024 - our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
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Casper vs. Purple: Which mattress is best for you?
By Florence Ion last updated
Both Casper and Purple offer mattresses with 100-night trials. Here’s what you should know about each mattress-in-a-box option.
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Acer Aspire 5 review
By Florence Ion last updated
The Acer Aspire 5 is a budget laptop that’s good in a pinch. But if you can hold out you can find something with much better battery life.
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Ring Alarm Review: A Strong Home Security Kit
By Florence Ion published
While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.
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Blue by ADT review: DIY smart home security
By Florence Ion published
For those who want ADT’s professional monitoring, but want to set up a home security system themselves.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
By Florence Ion published
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 wins on speed, but struggles on battery life. Here's what you need to know.
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Lockly Vision review
By Florence Ion published
The Lockly Vision is a smart lock and video doorbell in one, but it’s not great with the latter.
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I wore the Galaxy Watch Active during my pregnancy, and now I'm a believer
By Florence Ion published
I thought the Galaxy Watch Active would be good for tracking my fitness, but it proved vital for my pregnancy, too.
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How to sell your smart home
By Florence Ion published
Moving? Here’s what to do whether you plan to take or leave your smart-home devices.
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Ooma Smart Security Review: Very Simple Security
By Florence Ion published
While it lacks professional monitoring, Ooma's Smart security system is inexpensive and easy to use.
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SimpliSafe Review: Simple Home Security That Lives Up to Its Name
By Florence Ion published
The SimpliSafe home security kit is easy to set up and even easier to use.
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LifeShield Shield Kit Review: Almost Too Much Good Stuff
By Florence Ion published
This security kit comes with everything you need to protect your home, and then some.
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Abode Iota Review: DIY Security with a Built-in Camera
By Florence Ion published
The Adobe Iota offers easy setup and everything you need to watch over your house, though the built-in camera has some limitations.
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Eufy RoboVac 11 Review: Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaner
By Florence Ion published
The Eufy RoboVac 11 is a strong budget robot vacuum, but be prepared for some trade-offs at this price.
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Honeywell Smart Home Security Review: Good But Pricey
By Florence Ion published
This all-in-one security system works well, but other systems offer more for less.
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Abode Essentials Starter Kit review
By Florence Ion published
This is the security kit for those who want smart security and home automation in one device.
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Swann Smart Home Alarm System: It Could Be So Much Better
By Florence Ion published
The Swann smart home alarm system comes with plenty of accessories and is backed by a responsive monitoring service, but we found everything else about this system frustrating to use.
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Nest Secure Review: Pricey Do-It-Yourself Home Security
By Florence Ion published
The Nest Secure kit has everything you need for home security, but you'll pay a lot for it.
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Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review: Solid But Pricey
By Florence Ion published
The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit is a capable smart hub but a siloed security system.
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What Is Lidar, and How Does It Work?
By Florence Ion published
The same technology used to find ancient Maya cities also powers your robot vacuum and self-driving cars. Here's where you can find it and how it works.
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Shark Ion Robot 750 Vacuum Review: A Good Start
By Florence Ion published
Shark makes a good impression with its first robot vacuum, but the Ion Robot 750 shouldn't be your first choice.