Articles by: 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.

Articles by: Florence Ion

Best Chromebooks for kids in 2023

By Alex Wawro, Florence Ion last updated 1 March 23

The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at all price points.

Ring Alarm Review: A Strong Home Security Kit

By Florence Ion published 28 September 21

While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.

Best car seats: Safe car seats for babies and infants

By Florence Ion published 14 July 21

These are the best car seats for babies and infants.

Blue by ADT review: DIY smart home security

By Florence Ion published 10 May 21

For those who want ADT’s professional monitoring, but want to set up a home security system themselves.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review

By Florence Ion published 5 May 21

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 wins on speed, but struggles on battery life. Here's what you need to know.

Lockly Vision review

By Florence Ion published 17 March 21

The Lockly Vision is a smart lock and video doorbell in one, but it’s not great with the latter.

Best toddler car seats

By Florence Ion published 26 January 21

These are the best convertible car seats for toddlers and young children.

The best strollers

By Florence Ion published 26 January 21

These are the best strollers for newborns, toddlers, travel and more.

Acer Aspire 5 review

By Florence Ion last updated 24 August 22

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.

Casper vs. Purple: Which mattress is best for you?

By Florence Ion last updated 24 October 22

Both Casper and Purple offer mattresses with 100-night trials. Here’s what you should know about each mattress-in-a-box option.

I wore the Galaxy Watch Active during my pregnancy, and now I'm a believer

By Florence Ion published 9 February 20

I thought the Galaxy Watch Active would be good for tracking my fitness, but it proved vital for my pregnancy, too.

How to sell your smart home

By Florence Ion published 1 January 20

Moving? Here’s what to do whether you plan to take or leave your smart-home devices.

Ooma Smart Security Review: Very Simple Security

By Florence Ion last updated 20 February 20

While it lacks professional monitoring, Ooma's Smart security system is inexpensive and easy to use.

Electric Scooter for Adults: Best Scooters and Buying Tips

By Florence Ion last updated 18 November 19

What you need to know before buying an electric scooter.

SimpliSafe Review: Simple Home Security That Lives Up to Its Name

By Florence Ion last updated 4 March 22

The SimpliSafe home security kit is easy to set up and even easier to use.

LifeShield Shield Kit Review: Almost Too Much Good Stuff

By Florence Ion published 8 October 19

This security kit comes with everything you need to protect your home, and then some.

Razor Electric Scooter Buying Guide: Find the Right Model for You

By Florence Ion published 19 September 19

Razor makes a lot of electric scooters. These are our favorite models.

Abode Iota Review: DIY Security with a Built-in Camera

By Florence Ion last updated 21 November 19

The Adobe Iota offers easy setup and everything you need to watch over your house, though the built-in camera has some limitations.

Eufy RoboVac 11 Review: Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaner

By Florence Ion last updated 18 March 20

The Eufy RoboVac 11 is a strong budget robot vacuum, but be prepared for some trade-offs at this price.

Honeywell Smart Home Security Review: Good But Pricey

By Florence Ion last updated 21 November 19

This all-in-one security system works well, but other systems offer more for less.

Abode Essentials Starter Kit review

By Florence Ion last updated 8 July 21

This is the security kit for those who want smart security and home automation in one device.

Swann Smart Home Alarm System: It Could Be So Much Better

By Florence Ion last updated 21 November 19

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.

Nest Secure Review: Pricey Do-It-Yourself Home Security

By Florence Ion last updated 21 November 19

The Nest Secure kit has everything you need for home security, but you'll pay a lot for it.

Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit Review: Solid But Pricey

By Florence Ion last updated 21 November 19

The Samsung SmartThings ADT Home Security Starter Kit is a capable smart hub but a siloed security system.

What Is Lidar, and How Does It Work?

By Florence Ion published 26 March 18

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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