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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
iLife V3s Review: A Budget Robot Vacuum with Budget Results
By Florence Ion published
The V3s is a fine example of why you should spend the extra cash to get a better robot vacuum.
iRobot Roomba 650 Review: A Good Value
By Florence Ion published
You don't have to get a newfangled robot vacuum. iRobot's tried-and-true model is still a worthy worker for your home, and now it's sold at a discount.
Ecovacs Deebot M82 Review: Cheap But Not Smart Enough
By Florence Ion published
This cute and quirky robot vac could use a little help in the vacuum department.
Samsung Powerbot R7070 Review: One Smart Robot Vacuum
By Florence Ion published
Samsung's Powerbot can help keep your home spotless with the help of its companion app and powerful suction.