Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I asked Amazon if it's making new Alexa+ glasses to rival Meta Ray-Ban Display — and I got a very interesting answer
We sat down with Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa+ and Echo, to talk about Amazon's latest announcements, and where its voice assistant is headed.
Amazon Device & Services Event 2025: Date, time, and what we expect to see
Here's what we expect to see at Amazon's Devices & Services event on Sept. 30.
This digital photo frame is so lifelike, you’ll think it’s a real picture
This digital photo frame, which has an ePaper display, looks like an actual picture mounted in a frame. But while it looks great, it may not be for everyone.
The best smart home hubs
These are the best smart home hubs and controllers based on our testing and reviews.
I used four different tools to get rid of leaves in my yard, and this is the one I recommend
Over the years, I've tried four different tools to rake leaves. Here are the pros and cons of each.
Meta Ray-Ban Display — 5 features that will actually make them worth $800
After my hands-on with the Meta Ray-Ban Display, these are the 5 features I think will make or break these premium smart glasses.
Meta Ray Ban Display fail: Here's why Mark Zuckerberg's demo didn't work
At the Meta Connect event, two of Mark Zuckerberg's demos failed to work. The day after, CTO Andrew Bosworth took to Instagram to describe what happened.
I just tried the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses — and it feels like the future
Not yet ratedWe went hands-on with the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, and were very impressed with what they could do.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses announced— release date, price, features, neural link band and more
Here's everything that was announced about the Meta Ray Ban Display smart glasses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best smart air conditioners to cool your home
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
