Comparing Our Favorite Smart Christmas Lights Honorable Mentions Here are some of the other smart string lights we’ve tested for this story that are still available this year. Photograph: Nanoleaf Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Holiday String Lights for $150: These lights work with Google Assistant, Alexa, and HomeKit, and they’re similar in look, style, and price…
This message board is great! This is the best idea ever! It’s a decent-size set with 1,793 pieces aimed at kids that are older than 9, but my then-7-year-old had no problem following the build instructions (he is pretty experienced, I guess). You build the frame, then write your personalized messages by making letters. There…
Installation options include a hanger or universal mount for a standard-size pole (not included). If you live in an area frequented by squirrels, I highly recommend abiding by Bird Buddy’s “5-7-9” rule for siting your feeder: 5 feet off the ground, 7 feet away from trees or structures, and 9 feet of clearance above it….
The Pass Monitor view gives you a quick overview of your accounts. That’s not unique to Proton Pass in the slightest, but I appreciate how functional Proton’s security dashboard is. It highlights weak passwords, accounts where 2FA is supported but not enabled, and critically, links to support resources for features like email aliases and automatic…
I was expecting SuperWide would make dialog harder to understand, but the Stage Pro has exceptional vocal clarity for both Far and Near, even in Music and Movie modes. I found the extra boost to upper-mids and highs in Vocal mode unnecessary. As a music speaker, the Stage Pro is geared toward lower volumes and…
The host’s role in these games can be quite fraught. “When you’re talking about home games, the phrase ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ kind of applies here,” Berkey asserts. “Because you’re fully at the hands of whoever is hosting the game … They’re in control of the dealers, they’re in control of the decks, they’re in…
Samsung is bringing its Internet browser to Windows PCs, with a beta version now rolling out in select regions. The Samsung Internet is the default browser pre-installed on Samsung smartphones. The PC version is said to offer a ‘seamless, connected browsing experience’ across various Samsung devices. The company is inviting users to try…
Listen up, nerds. Newegg currently has promo codes and deals on gently used, refurbished, new and hard-to-find electronics, gaming products and more. Remaining one of the biggest online-only retailers in the US for the last 20 years, Newegg is a leading global online retailer for PC hardware, home appliances and all things tech, as well…
At the beginning of this month, Google unveiled Gemini for Home, alongside a bunch of devices for the home. Today, Gemini for Home has started rolling out in the US, but there’s a catch. Gemini for Home is currently in early access mode, and if you want to be among the first people in the…
It can be hard to build an Adulting Arsenal. And expensive! Mattresses, couches, vacuums, cookware … all of these necessary things around us that require a hefty initial investment, lest you be met with back problems, sagging cushions, subpar suction, or flaking nonstick pans that leave a little bit of mystery plastic behind with every…
