Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I just tested IKEA's new smart home devices, and these are the 2 I'd actually buy
IKEA recently launched a range of Matter-enabled smart home devices, most of which cost less than $10. I tested them to find out which were the most useful.
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?
Forget "Melania": 3 higher-rated films about formidable women in politics
Three movies about powerful political women that have received far better reviews than "Melania."
Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members
After being in early access for nearly a year, Alexa+ is now rolling out to everyone — and you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to use it.
Winter storm preparedness guide — everything you need to know
Everything you need to know to survive the winter storm
I’ve been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for a week — they’re great, but they could be so much more
Almost magical
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.
'I’m heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis': how Tim Cook and other tech CEOs are responding to ICE
Here's how tech leaders have responded to the ICE-related incidents in Minnesota.
I just tried this cordless snow shovel that throws 20 feet — and it’s a total game changer
I used a cordless snow shovel for the first time, and it proved to be a real game-changer.
I've been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for 24 hours — here's what I like (and hate)
I've been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for a little over a day; here are the first seven things that have really stood out to me.
I went skiing with the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, and now I may ditch my GoPro for good
Should you take the Oakley Meta Vanguards on your next trip and leave your GoPro at home?
I'm afraid of candle fires — this $40 smart home device calms my fears
I've been using the SwitchBot smart candle warmer for over a month, and it's given me greater peace of mind.
I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026'
An interview with Amazon's VP of Alexa on where the smart assistant is headed for 2026.
This tiny IKEA speaker costs less than a Vegas coffee, sounds great and has a truly awesome special feature
For less than $10, the IKEA Kallsup Bluetooth speaker is pretty good — and you can pair up to 100 of them together.
Best robot lawnmowers of CES
Some of the more interesting robot lawnmowers we saw at CES 2026, including models that can go up nearly 45-degree angles and others that can act like guard dogs.
I just tried Segway's new Myon e-bike at CES 2026 — and it might be the best yet for commuters
Our first test ride with the Segway Myon, the company's new $2,000 e-bike for commuters
I just saw Dreame's new robot vacuum in action and its claw looks like the perfect solution to my kid's messy room
After being teased for over a year, Dreame officially unveiled the Cyber 10 Ultra robot vacuum with a retractable claw at CES 2026.
Best smart locks of CES
The smart locks launched at CES 2026 feature batteries that you'll never have to replace and smarter ways of unlocking your door using your face and palms.
The top robot vacuums we saw at CES 2026
Robot vacuums are everywhere at CES, but these were the ones that particularly stood out.
I just saw Roborock's new two-legged robot vacuum climb stairs — and even jump in mid-air
The future of cleaning? Roborock unveils its two-wheel legged robot vacuum at CES 2026.
Roborock launches four new robot vacuums, including one that can climb stairs
Roborock unveiled four new robot vacuums at CES 2026, including one that can climb stairs.
I just rode this self-driving four-wheeled vehicle, and it's so fun I'm going to lose my step goals for the year
I test-rode the Strutt ev1, a smart personal mobility vehicle with a self-driving mode and AI-powered voice control.
'2026 could be a tipping point' for the smart kitchen, according to Samsung
We sat down with Samsung's VP for Digital Appliances to hear the company's vision for the future, and how AI fits into everything
