Ry Crist
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Netgear gives Orbi a mesh Wi-Fi makeover
Netgear's new mesh router system promises to blanket your home in Wi-Fi without breaking the bank. → Read More
Want Wi-Fi 6 right now? TP-Link's new routers start at $70
Available at Walmart starting next week, the TP-Link Archer AX1500 and AX3000 are the most budget-friendly Wi-Fi routers yet. → Read More
Energy-efficient light bulbs: The DOE is about to change the rules
Lighting efficiency standards continue to rise, but the Trump administration is trying to limit their scope. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More
Facebook's new Portal smart displays: Who's listening and what's happening to your data?
The tech giant compromised your privacy and broke your trust. Now, it has a new set of "Smart Cameras" and always-listening microphones for your living room. → Read More
The smartest thing at Amazon's event was the stupid clock on the Echo Dot
Commentary: It might be the smallest step Alexa's ever taken -- but it's also sneaky smart. → Read More
Our Alexa event wishlist: Better security, and maybe even an Alexa robot
Amazon loves to surprise us with new hardware and software announcements at its yearly September event. Here’s what we’ll be watching for. → Read More
Buying a new router? Understand these Wi-Fi basics first
Router lingo gets confusing fast -- here's what all of those terms, numbers and letters actually mean. → Read More
No dice: Truck spills more than 200,000 gaming dice onto highway
Let's roll. → Read More
Magical Rubik's Cube levitates as it solves itself
The robotic Rubik's Cube gets an upgrade. → Read More
Philips Hue's new TV gadget matches colored lights to whatever you watch or play
Plug in your favorite media streamer, game console or set-top box, then prepare for a light show whenever you use your TV. → Read More
Google Nest Hub Max vs. Amazon Echo Show 2: Battle of the high-end smart displays
Two 10-inch screens. Two cameras. Two voice assistants. Only room on your kitchen counter for one. → Read More
The iPhone 11 supports Wi-Fi 6. Here's what that means for you
The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are the newest phones that support next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connections. Here's what you should know about that. → Read More
Wi-Fi 6 certification is here to make next-gen speeds a widespread reality
This "key milestone" in the adoption of next-gen Wi-Fi technology launches Monday. → Read More
AT&T TV Now review: Great interface and HBO don't make up for missing channels
The streaming service formerly known as DirecTV Now is easy to use, but mandatory HBO and a smaller selection of other channels is a tough sell. → Read More
The best toaster oven is the one you'll hate the least
Toaster ovens are bulky, inefficient and outdated. There, we said it. Now here's how to find one that's actually worth it. → Read More
The iPhone 11 supports Wi-Fi 6. Here's why that matters
The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are the newest phones that support next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connections. Here's what you should know about that. → Read More
Google Nest Hub Max review: The bigger Nest Hub isn't the better one
The Nest Hub Max offers a larger screen and face-tracking camera tech. We liked the original because it was small and didn't have a camera at all. → Read More
Google's got a new face-tracking camera for your home. We've got questions
It's no longer just always-listening microphones -- Google's new Nest Hub Max smart display adds a camera that's always scanning for faces. → Read More
Here's how to get lower ping for online gaming
Read this before spending hundreds on a new gaming router. → Read More
GE's newest LED light bulbs feature Bluetooth speakers, motion sensors and more
They aren't smart, but they do have a couple of extra tricks up their sleeve. Here's what you need to know before buying in. → Read More