Ed OswaldFreelance contributor, TechHive
Ed is a technology journalist, music nut, and gadget geek who hails from the somewhat small town of Reading, Pennsylvania.
The Arris Surfboard Max is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router
The new entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router was announced at CES 2021.
Husqvarna Automower 435X AWD review: Expensive, but packed with features
It’s a lot more mower than most people need, but if you have the yard—and the budget—for it, this labor-saving beast delivers.
WeatherFlow Tempest Weather System review: The best home weather station available
This home weather station will tell you everything you need to know about your local weather with market-leading accuracy.
Best home weather station: Which one should be your personal meteorologist?
Home weather stations are getting more accurate and sophisticated all the time. Follow our buyer's guide to find your own personal meteorologist.
If you don’t like making sacrifices in your TV entertainment choices, and it’s available where you live, TVision isn’t a bad deal. But subscribers should be prepared to feel like beta testers.
Lowe’s will shut down its Iris by Lowe’s smart home platform on March 31
Consumers who purchased Iris by Lowe’s components that can’t be used with other systems can file for compensation.
This is one of the best home weather stations you can buy, but the one area it's lacking is in smart home integrations.
Ambient Weather WS-2902 Osprey Weather Station review: The best choice for smart-home buffs
You'll encounter a quirk or two, but this home weather station offers everything an enthusiast could want.
BloomSky weather station/webcam review: Your eye on the sky
More webcam than weather station (unless you purchase an add-on kit), BloomSky still holds some appeal as an adjunct tool for weather enthusiasts.
Most any weather enthusiast will recommend Davis, but is the name alone still enough to justify the price tag?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts millions; these high-school-age inventors have an antidote
The Life Light can turn a window into a phototherapy system.
GE taps Amazon's Alexa to provide voice control for its Wi-Fi-connected appliances
Dubbed "Geneva," the new skill works with any connected GE or Monogram appliance, including refrigerators, dishwashers, wall ovens, ranges, laundry and more.
BeOn key fob review: A convenient accessory for BeOn Smart Security Lighting
While we're still waiting for BeOn's long-promised support for a connected home standard, this new product is a welcome addition to its product line.
Kwikset's second-gen Kevo touch smart lock makes playing well with others a priority
The original Kevo smart lock didn't have cloud connectivity until last year. The new Kevo comes with not only out-of-the-box connectivity, but also plays well with other devices in the smart home ecosystem.
Putting your home on the market? Coldwell Banker says smart-home tech will deliver a faster sale
The real-estate company has a DIY staging kit that will quickly transform an ordinary home into a smart home to impress potential buyers. But the deal isn't limited to home-sellers.
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