Latest articles by Mike Prospero
iPhone 17 — Is getting AppleCare+ worth it?
Is the AppleCare+ subscription worth it? Here's how much it'll cost to fix your iPhone 17 if you have - or don't have - Apple's insurance.
Best outdoor security cameras in 2025
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
The best digital photo frames in 2025
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
Best GoPro camera in 2025
With several different models, which is the best GoPro camera for your needs?
I'm not upgrading to the iPhone 17 this year — here's what's holding me back
Apple is well behind its rivals in deploying AI on its phones, and nowhere is that more evident than with its photo editing features.
Gozney's newest pizza oven will finally let me make full-size New York pies
Gozney is relaunching its flagship Dome pizza oven, which lets you make even bigger pies than before.
Solo Stove's new smokeless fire pit is way easier to start - and clean
Solo Stove's new Summit 24 smokeless fire pit is designed to make it much easier to light fires — if you use the company's new fire-starting gel.
The Sunseeker X3 Plus robot lawnmower has been trimming my yard all summer - 3 things I like and 1 I don't
A good option for smaller lawns.
I just went hands-on with Google Pixel Watch 4, and it could be my new favorite smartwatch for Android
Not yet ratedThe Google Pixel Watch 4 boasts a larger display, longer battery life, and deeper integration with Gemini than before.
Forget "I, Robot" — here's what your home robot will actually be like by 2035
Will home robots save you time or just make a mess?
Best smart light switches in 2025
Smart switches let you control your lights with a phone or voice assistant, and can save you money by turning your lights off when you're not home.
I analyzed every Wordle answer to look for patterns — here's what I found
Wordle is a game about words, but numbers can help you beat it. We've delved into the data to find the most useful patterns.
Summer is heating up — but so are these 4 deals on our favorite smart thermostats
Save money on your A/C bill this summer by switching to a smart thermostat. Here are some deals on our favorite models.
The best smart locks in 2025
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
Best smart air conditioners in 2025
The best smart air conditioners fit in your window and can be controlled from your smartphone or with Alexa and Google Assistant.
I tested this smart air conditioner on one of the hottest days of the year — and I was blown away by the results
The Midea U is the best smart air conditioner. Period.
I spent the last two weeks testing Alexa+ — here's 2 things that impressed me, and 1 that needs work
I spent the past two weeks testing out Alexa+, Amazon's AI-augmented voice assistant. Here's what I discovered.
Best water leak detectors
The best water leak detectors can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs, but which one is right for you?
Exclusive: Segway's Xafari ebike now comes in a bold new color — here's your first look
Segway is now offering its first electric bike in a bright new color
I just rode a $2,000 electric scooter designed by Formula One engineers — and I'm actually tempted to buy it
I took the $2000 Bo Model-M electric scooter for a ride in Brooklyn; here's what I thought.
Which home security camera has the best cloud storage plan?
Find out which company offers the best deal and most features for saving your home security camera footage in the cloud.
Best budget electric bikes in 2025
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
The only thing I'm buying on Prime Day is the Breville Bambino Plus for $100 off — here's why
This excellent espresso machine is $100 off for Prime Day.
