The Simple Smoker does a great job and would have earned an even higher score if its app wasn’t so poorly executed. If you love smoked meat, but have been intimidated by the prospect of tending the ...

Apple’s second-gen AirPod Pros put on a great show with first rate sound reproduction, smart noise cancellation, and a host of extras you won’t find elsewhere. Don’t let the generic look of Apple’s ...

Suffering cabin fever? Need an escape? Internet radio can fling open the doors. Whisper a few call letters into a smart speaker, summon a smartphone app, or tap a few computer keys to be whisked far, ...

One of the most common questions I get from prospective cord-cutters is whether they can stream local network channels without paying for a large, cable-style TV bundle (e.g., Hulu + Live TV or ...

The timing of the news may have been surprising, but the substance was less so. The bigger, pricey HomePod (which Apple promises to continue supporting) has been languishing in a familiar limbo for ...

Of all the companies showing off smart TVs at CES, the most intriguing comes from an unlikely source: Xperi. If you’re not familiar with Xperi, you surely know the TiVo brand it owns. Last year, Xperi ...

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying and ...

If you’re looking for a compact soundbar that won’t break the bank, and you’re eager to jump into (or already invested in) the Sonos ecosystem, the second-gen Sonos Beam makes for a great choice. Last ...

This quantum dot, mini-LED TV punches way above its weight class in brightness, contrast, and color. It’s a top contender until you Consider far more expensive TVs from bigger brands. TCL’s ...

Samsung's entry-level QLED is edge-lit, but still delivers a very bright and detailed image—albeit without the deeper blacks provided by the company's pricier array-lit and mini-LED QLEDs. There’s ...

When used in combination with Sony’s optional SA-RS5 rear speakers and SA-SW3 subwoofer, the HT-A5000 serves up a theater-like experience without the hassle of wired setup. Immersive audio is ...

The Vantage Vue is our top pick for weather enthusiasts. For everyone else, there are less-expensive alternatives that are nearly as accurate. The Vantage Vue is the consumer-centric station from ...