Hunter Fenollol
Hunter Fenollol is a Senior Editor for Tom’s Guide. He specializes in smart home gadgets and appliances. Prior to joining the team, Hunter reviewed computers, wearables, and mixed reality gear for publications that include CNN Underscored, Popular Mechanics, and Laptop Magazine. When he’s not testing out the latest cooking gadgets, you can likely find him playing a round of golf or out with friends feeding his paycheck to a QuickHit slot machine. Hunter started his career as an intern at Tom’s Guide back in 2019 while in college. He graduated from Long Island University Post with a degree in Communications and minor in Advertising. He has been vlogging ever since the iPhone 4 took front-facing cameras mainstream.
Latest articles by Hunter Fenollol
I test smart home gear for a living — 5 best Black Friday smart thermostat deals
By Hunter Fenollol published
Don's miss out! Killer Black Friday deals on smart thermostats from Ecobee, Honeywell, Amazon and more.
I review smart locks for a living — these are the 5 best Black Friday deals
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
From August to Schlage these are the best smart lock deals available this Black Friday. Save big and upgrade your smart home with a door that automatically locks and unlocks itself.
The best Black Friday air fryer deals under $100
By Hunter Fenollol published
The best Black Friday air fryer deals from top brands including Ninja and Instant.
Hurry! The best budget robot vacuum we tested is just $99 in Black Friday deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
Set and forget the iLife V3s Pro robot vacuum cleaner by setting its cleaning schedules and controlling it remotely.
My favorite Matter smart plug is just $24 in this early Black Friday sale
By Hunter Fenollol published
TP-Link's Matter smart plug is the best way to turn your dumb appliances smart. Right now you can get two of them for just $24 in this Black Friday deal.
Score! This Keurig coffee maker is just $49 in early Black Friday deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
This slim coffee maker offers the convenience of Keurig K-cups without taking up a bunch of space. At less than $50 this is one of the best early Black Friday appliance deals we've seen yet.
The 7 best home security cameras you can buy under $70 in Amazon’s early Black Friday sales
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
These budget cameras come loaded with premium features like AI detection, smart home controls, and two-way communication for less than $70.
Hurry! Ring Video doorbell just crashed to $54 in Black Friday deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
Ring's entry-level video doorbell is packed with premium features like a built-in battery and advanced motion detection
Act fast! Our favorite Roku Stick is just $29 in early Black Friday deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the best media player for most people at this new low price
Hurry! Ring's new Indoor Cam is just $29 in this early Black Friday deal
By Hunter Fenollol published
Amazon's early Black Friday sale knocks the new Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) down to just $29 which is 50% off of its regular price.
I’ve used this $40 jewlery cleaner every week for the past 4 years—here's why every home should have one
By Hunter Fenollol published
Whether it's your chain, glasses, or watch, the pulsing sonic waves of Magnasonic's professional ultrasonic jewelry cleaner are strong enough to deep clean your gear without damaging it.
5 tips to get the most out of your Echo Show 5
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Echo Show 5 is the smallest smart display in Amazon's lineup but it has all the same features. Here are some ingenious ways to use its tools to save time and make your home even smarter.
Over 900,000 Best Buy pressure cookers recalled after burn hazard — is yours on the list?
By Hunter Fenollol published
The Insignia Multi-Function Pressure Cooker was sold online and in Best Buy stores between October 2017 through June 2023.
Alexa Emergency Assist — what it is, how much it costs, and how it could save your life
By Hunter Fenollol published
Amazon’s new smart home service has the potential to protect your home or even save a life provided that you pay for it
I'm using this cheap device to supercharge my smart home — and it's only $25
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
From kicking off routines to sending notifications, a motion sensor is the best way to take your smart home to the next level
I've been air-frying my food for years — these are my top 5 tips
By Hunter Fenollol published
Air fryers make it easy to quickly cook a meal. These tips can help you improve the quality of your food, save time, and maintain your appliance's peak performance.
Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Which smart assistant wins?
By Dan Moren last updated
We pitted Alexa vs. Google Assistant in a multi-round face-off to see which is the best virtual assistant.
How to set up and use your Oculus Quest 2
By Hunter Fenollol published
Explore all the Oculus Quest 2 has to offer. Here are some tips on how to setup your Oculus Quest 2 and where to place your virtual playspace.
Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals 2021 — the best sales still available
By Mike Prospero published
We've got robot vacuum Cyber Monday deals from Roomba, Eufy and more.
Best Prime Day Chromebook deals you can still get
By Hunter Fenollol published
These Prime Day Chromebook deals will help you find an incredible machine for less. Save money on powerful 2-in-1s, clamshells and more.
JBL just destroyed AirPods Prime Day deal with $39 wireless earbuds
By Hunter Fenollol published
Hurry! This Prime Day JBL Tune 120TWS sale takes $60 off the excellent AirPods alternative.
HyperX Cloud Flight wireless gaming headphones just $100 for Prime Day
By Hunter Fenollol published
Act fast! This Prime Day sale takes $40 off the excellent HyperX Cloud Flight wireless gaming headset.