Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They won't reliably report your location and don't offer a callback number, so they don't meet the standard ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.

When I reviewed the Sonos Sub 3 a few years ago, it was hard not to be impressed by its performance, especially considering its volume capabilities. While the Sonos Sub 4 represents a subtle evolution ...

From basics like light bulbs and plug sockets to upmarket items like robot vacuum cleaners, smart home essentials don't have to cost the earth.

The new WiiM Sound Lite is a portable wireless speaker designed to be played around the home as a standalone speaker or as part of a mult-room audio setup. WiiM seems to be one of the fastest-growing ...

On Amazon you find advanced audio engineered speakers from some of the leading and best speaker brands, renowned to offer the ...

Amazon Alexa and Google Home are great control centers to navigate your new smart home, but they aren't absolute necessities. Here are other ways to make your home smarter. John Carlsen has more than ...