25 ways you can start saving money right now
It’s easy to say you want to save more money. It’s harder to know where exactly to start. But it’s easier than you think. Here are 25 ways to start saving you can work on […]
It’s easy to say you want to save more money. It’s harder to know where exactly to start. But it’s easier than you think. Here are 25 ways to start saving you can work on […]
Chips are meant to be thin and small — but rarely can they be sprayed from an aerosol can. Yet that’s exactly the size of new microscopic chemical sensors developed by researchers, who imagine they […]
Root beer floats are delicious treats all by themselves, but with National Root Beer Float Day falling on a Monday this year, we thought that some might appreciate the addition of a little kick to […]
I’ve been cooking a ton of bacon professionally for nearly eight years. Actually, some months I do cook a literal ton of bacon. That’s a lot of bacon. People have asked me whether or not […]
It’s one thing to have your lights, music, and television switch on with voice commands or the tap of a smartphone app, but to give your home a truly futuristic vibe you need motorized window […]
Not long ago, the idea of traveling by flying car was pure science fiction. The Jetsons made the concept famous, but turning such a machine into reality seemed like a step too far. How should […]
You probably know how Amazon Echo’s microphone and speakers communicate with Alexa, the virtual assistant. But that same hardware — and the Echo’s always-on internet connection — can also create a simple home intercom service. […]
These days presidential popularity is frequently in the news. President Trump’s numbers rise and fall (his overall popularity recently dipped below 40%, though his popularity among Republican voters remains very strong). But how does his […]
On Dec. 19, the latest member of the Amazon Echo smart speaker range goes on sale. Called the Echo Spot, the device has a circular 2.5-inch display and access to the company’s Alexa personal assistant. […]
Google is about to make your smart home even more intelligent, with a whole range of updates set to hit Assistant, Android phones, and Google Home over the coming months. Revealed at the company’s massive […]
As you will surely know by now, the Google Home and Home Mini smart speakers can do much more than play music, look up things on the internet, and tell jokes. In fact, the Google […]
You’ve got your credit report, you’ve reviewed all your accounts, and you now know that nothing is amiss on your payment history. That’s it, right? You’re good to go? Not so fast. Did you review […]
As fun as smart home technology can be, there is a more serious side: Security systems. These can start off as simple as a single camera in your hallway that’s focused on the door and […]
Almost half of smart home device owners believe their private conversations are being recorded so they can be sent targeted advertisements. This is the result of a survey of just over 1,000 American adults about […]
It is easy to be distracted by the autonomous car industry as shiny, self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, GM, and others navigate without (much) human guidance. However, as glitzy as this may be, autonomy is […]
As COVID-19 restrictions relax and summer approaches, more and more farmers markets are resuming normal or close-to-normal operations. If you’re ready to break out your canvas bags and take a stroll through the farmers market, […]
The Echo Plus is now the flagship of Amazon’s smart speaker range. The new device boasts a shiny silver finish, a larger design than the Echo 2, enhanced sound quality, and direct compatibility with ZigBee […]
Traveling even short distances can be expensive during peak vacation months like July and August. But with creativity and planning, having a holiday on the cheap (we’re talking really, really cheap) is not only possible […]
If you’re looking for cheap, but healthy meal options to toss into your Instant Pot and cook in under 30 minutes, we’re here for you. While there are a lot of great recipes for the […]
The Amazon Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers are fun, useful and entertaining devices in their own right. They play music, answer questions, read the news, play games, tell jokes, set timers and much more […]
If you’ve never bought a smart home device — or if you just don’t know where to look — the search can get pretty frustrating. You don’t know which stores will give you the best […]
In this, the golden age of digital media, few things have the power of the puppy when it comes to attracting eyeballs. One need only poke around the Buzzfeed archives – a site that has […]
Home security cameras have been around for a long time, but the recent boom in the smart home market means they are simpler and smarter than ever. Being ‘smart’ means they connect to your home’s […]
Retired “snowbirds” who go south for the winter and people moving across the country have a range of options for safely relocating their cars, from door-to-door transport via trailer truck to a hired driver. Still, […]
With summer here, it’s time to start planning your next road trip. And, whether it’s to see family in the next state, explore somewhere new with friends or embark on that coast-to-coast adventure you always […]
When you need a new car, it can sometimes feel like you needed it yesterday. Sure, there are times when our cars become predictably unreliable, and we can start to prepare for the purchase, but […]
If your heart is set on seeing the world, you’ve probably spent some time browsing through Airbnb. The short-term rental marketplace was founded in 2008 as an online alternative to hotels and hostels. Owners rent […]
Augmented reality, as tech giants like Apple boss Tim Cook keeps saying, is the next big thing in consumer technology. Just as virtual reality (VR) feels like it is fizzling out, augmented reality (AR) will […]
It’s fun getting together with friends during the summer for backyard barbecues, pool parties and picnics in the park. But it can also get expensive when you’re trying to feed a lot of people, even […]
Nothing says “perfect summer day” like relaxing by the water or cruising around on a boat. And as someone who grew up in a landlocked state, there wasn’t the ocean nearby to visit, but we […]