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
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024 - top picks for March
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at all price points.
Casper vs. Purple: Which mattress is best for you?
By Florence Ion last updated
Both Casper and Purple offer mattresses with 100-night trials. Here’s what you should know about each mattress-in-a-box option.
Acer Aspire 5 review
By Florence Ion last updated
The Acer Aspire 5 is a budget laptop that’s good in a pinch. But if you can hold out you can find something with much better battery life.
Ring Alarm Review: A Strong Home Security Kit
By Florence Ion published
While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.
Best car seats: Safe car seats for babies and infants
By Florence Ion published
These are the best car seats for babies and infants.
Blue by ADT review: DIY smart home security
By Florence Ion published
For those who want ADT’s professional monitoring, but want to set up a home security system themselves.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD) review
By Florence Ion published
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 wins on speed, but struggles on battery life. Here's what you need to know.
Lockly Vision review
By Florence Ion published
The Lockly Vision is a smart lock and video doorbell in one, but it’s not great with the latter.
Best toddler car seats
By Florence Ion published
These are the best convertible car seats for toddlers and young children.
The best electric scooter for adults
By Florence Ion published
These are the best electric scooter for adults right now.
The best strollers right now
By Florence Ion published
These are the best strollers for newborns, toddlers, travel, and more.
The best electric scooters for kids
By Florence Ion published
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
The best car seats
By Florence Ion published
These are the best car seats for babies and infants.
The best toddler car seats
By Florence Ion published
These are the best convertible car seats for toddlers and young children.
I wore the Galaxy Watch Active during my pregnancy, and now I'm a believer
By Florence Ion published
I thought the Galaxy Watch Active would be good for tracking my fitness, but it proved vital for my pregnancy, too.
The best DIY smart home security systems
By Florence Ion published
Check out the best do-it-yourself home security kits.
How to sell your smart home
By Florence Ion published
Moving? Here’s what to do whether you plan to take or leave your smart-home devices.
Ooma Smart Security Review: Very Simple Security
By Florence Ion published
While it lacks professional monitoring, Ooma's Smart security system is inexpensive and easy to use.
SimpliSafe Review: Simple Home Security That Lives Up to Its Name
By Florence Ion published
The SimpliSafe home security kit is easy to set up and even easier to use.
LifeShield Shield Kit Review: Almost Too Much Good Stuff
By Florence Ion published
This security kit comes with everything you need to protect your home, and then some.
Abode Iota Review: DIY Security with a Built-in Camera
By Florence Ion published
The Adobe Iota offers easy setup and everything you need to watch over your house, though the built-in camera has some limitations.