If you don't often clean your microwave, it's time. Luckily, the process is easy and only requires some household supplies. We'll walk you through step-by-step.
| Smart Home Guides | December 16, 2021 |
Is your washing machine in need of a deep clean? Do your clothes still smell funky, even after a cycle? Remove the grime and buildup with these easy tips.
| Smart Home Guides | December 6, 2021 |
If your air fryer isn't cooking as well as it used to, it may be time for a cleaning. Here's a guide on how to clean and maintain your fryer in five easy steps.
| Smart Home Guides | December 6, 2021 |
The 4th-gen Dot is quite different than the last model. We break down the differences between the Echo Dot 3rd-gen and the Echo Dot 4th-gen in this guide.
| Products | November 29, 2021 |
Should you wait and buy an iPad Pro on Black Friday, buy now, or buy after the holidays? We break it down.
| Mobile | November 14, 2021 |
Given there are benefits that come from face recognition, why is Meta getting rid of the Facebook feature? We break it down.
| Mobile | November 4, 2021 |
Is there anything more tedious than vacuuming? You spend twenty minutes sucking up all the dust and dirt in the house, only to see new dust gather within days. Robot vacuums are a convenient way to declutter your home and minimize your weekly to-do list. Here are the best robot vacuums according to our testing.
| Trash | November 2, 2021 |
The Pixel 6 and its sibling, the Pixel 6 Pro, are the most advanced Google phones yet, but they cost more. Should you save and go with an older Pixel?
| Android | October 22, 2021 |
Depending on the model you get, your new Pixel 6 may or may not have 5G mmWave. But here's why it probably doesn't matter.
| Android | October 19, 2021 |
Google's Pixel 6 is now available. Learn everything there is to know about the new Google phone, and how to get a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro.
| Android | October 19, 2021 |
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are official, but what about the Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch? Here's what Google didn't announce at the Fall Launch event.
| Android | October 19, 2021 |
"Alexa, make humans seem smart." You can ask the voice assistant all kinds of questions. Some answers will prove the AI is a smarty pants.
| Smart Home News | October 5, 2021 |
Alexa Skill Blueprints let you build your own custom Alexa skills. While some of Blueprints create an amazing Alexa skill, others create a skill that's not all that exciting useful. After reviewing all of the current skill Blueprints options available, we found these to be the best Alexa skill Blueprints.
| Products | August 19, 2021 |
A good rice cooker is an easy, convenient, hassle-free way to make healthy, tasty rice at home. There's no comparison between the rice you get when you make it in a rice cooker versus when you prepare it on a stove top. Want better rice? Here are a few of our favorite models, from Hamilton Beach to Aroma.
| Trash | June 14, 2021 |
While a traditional stovetop kettle may be adequate for most tea drinkers, electric kettles offer several modern conveniences. Here are some of the best electric kettles on the market, whether your looking for something simple or a high-tech gadget that takes your tea to another level.
| Trash | June 14, 2021 |
If you're looking for the perfect hand mixer to add to your kitchen appliance collection and help make delicious treats, look no further than these hand mixers. We have the best options at every price range. You'll be whipping up brownies, mixing cake batters, and blending popovers in no time.
| Trash | June 13, 2021 |
Toasters have come a long way over the last century. Here are some of the best toasters currently on the market, whether you want one with LED displays or motorized trays or are looking for a less expensive but efficient model to take care of those toaster-related kitchen tasks.
| Trash | June 11, 2021 |
In the market for a stovetop pressure cooker, an electric pressure cooker, a canner, or even a microwave pressure cooker? Few people have enough time to prepare home cooked meals anymore, and one of these kitchen appliances can save you loads of cooking time. Here are our picks for the best pressure cookers you can buy.
| Trash | June 11, 2021 |
We tried every game command currently available on Google Home devices, including the latest Nest speakers and smart displays. Here are our picks for the best.
| Smart Home Guides | May 26, 2021 |
At Google I/O 2021, the company announced more initiatives towards cleaner energy, with the aim of operating on carbon-free energy by 2030.
| News | May 18, 2021 |
Affordable and practical, the Momentum Cori HD Smart Home Security Camera comes in a two-pack and does a great job of protecting your home.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
In the market for a pressure cooker? TaoTronics’ multi-functional 10-in-1 pressure cooker comes in 6-quart and 8-quart sizes. We tested out the TaoTronics 6-quart pressure cooker to find out how it compares to other models, including the Instant Pot, on the market.
| Reviews | May 7, 2021 |
There's a way to stop Amazon from saving your Alexa recordings. Here’s how to stop Amazon from peering into your private life.
| Smart Home Guides | April 2, 2021 |
Smart speakers work best with optimal speaker and mic performance. Here's how to get the best sound quality and voice recognition on Home/Nest devices.
| Smart Home Guides | March 30, 2021 |
Here's how to determine your browser version to see if it's compatible with services you want to use and, in some cases, manually update to the latest version.
| Guides | March 29, 2021 |
All those Nespresso pods can add up over time and create a lot of waste. But you can recycle or even reuse your Nespresso Pods to save money and reduce waste.
| Smart Home Guides | March 19, 2021 |
Today's scales can measure everything from your body mass index to your bone mass, and with connected apps and fitness trackers, the bathroom scale could be the central tool to help you reach your fitness goals. We've done the research for you -- here are some of the best bathroom scales.
| Trash | March 11, 2021 |
For some, hair dryers are a must-have beauty device; for others, they're simply a way to quicken the hair drying process. Regardless of the reason you need a hair dryer, we've rounded up some of the best on the market at all different price points.
| Trash | March 11, 2021 |
The Internet of Things has made its way into our daily lives. You’ve probably heard of the “Internet of Things” or IoT, and you likely use IoT devices on a regular basis, but you may be wondering what the IoT is exactly. What constitutes an IoT device? We’re going to break it down.
| Smart Home Guides | February 16, 2021 |
Doing laundry doesn't have to be such a chore. Learn everything to know before buying a washer and dryer, from features to types, brands, capacities, and more.
| Smart Home Guides | February 11, 2021 |
Between Walmart and Amazon, which retailer has the better shipping, grocery, prices, product selection, online stores, return policies, and customer service?
| Products | January 19, 2021 |
This year at CES 2021, we’re seeing quite a few robots on display, from robots that'll help around the house to educational robots to bots that sanitize.
| Products | January 14, 2021 |
Are you looking for a good meal kit delivery service? You can find several different meal box services including Hello Fresh, Plated, and more. In this guide, we compare two popular meal kit services: Sun Basket vs. Blue Apron. Which kit has better prices, variety, packaging, and most importantly, taste?
| Products | December 1, 2020 |
Select retailers are selling Instant Pots at half of their standard prices. You can purchase one of the multifunctional pressure cookers for under $50 — a price that’s typically unheard of for the Instant Pot brand. Here's where to find an Instant Pot for under $50.
| Smart Home Deals | November 19, 2020 |