Deciding whether to buy the latest Ecobee thermostat or the new Nest Thermostat? Both have AI-based suggestions for decreasing your energy usage, but only Ecobee's Thermostat is also an Alexa smart speaker. We'll help you decide if that makes it worth the higher cost.
The new Nest Thermostat is the first not to include a trim kit in the box, but that doesn't imply you can do without it! Here's why we think you should buy the Nest Thermostat Trim Kit.
DIY security may be on the rise, but you'd rather put your trust in a professional who'll know exactly how to secure your home from threats. These five companies offer a wide range of services and pricing, but all are respectable choices that will keep your home secure and safe.
Move beyond the traditional sensor-based home security system: for catching or identifying intruders, you need a network of indoor, outdoor and doorbell cams that'll give you instant alerts of possible threats before they reach the home. We've laid out the best camera-based home security systems for pro installation, pro monitoring, facial recognition, smart home automation and cheap...
Usenet is the long-lost cousin of the Internet that has retained a cult following of dedicated users for forty years. If you want to join their number and take advantage of secure, fast data downloads, we've rounded up the best picks.
Do you have lots of photos collecting virtual dust in your cloud storage? Sometimes the best way to make sure you enjoy the photos you take is to print them out, and these online photo book services turn your photos into beautiful gifts or glossy art for your coffee table. Start your search for an affordable, high-quality service with these picks.
Home security companies like ADT can set you back thousands of dollars upfront, then even more for monthly fees. These home security systems charge less upfront for equipment, or at least less per month for professional monitoring, making them more affordable for everyone (including renters).
Do-it-yourself security systems are on the rise, with smart home automation, affordable cameras and price transparency making them appealing to consumers. Professionally installed systems will cost much more, but also are more likely to have better coverage of your home and smart tech. We've weighed the best systems in both categories, to help you decide which system fits your needs...
Looking for a cheap indoor camera that has AI detection and doesn't charge you monthly for the privilege? Both Eufy and YI sell excellent, bargain-priced models, and we'll help you decide which will best fit your needs.
If you're going from an older thermostat to a new smart one, you may find that your system is without a C wire. If that's the case, you can install one, pay to have one installed, or simply grab one of these smart thermostats that doesn't need one.
Whether you're a student, creative designer, gamer or average joe, we have a wide range of the best laptops available in 2020 at whichever price point, power level and form factor works for you.
These two Amazfit watches may look different but they have identical operating systems, health tracking and other features, so we're reviewing them together. With built-in GPS, speakerphone, music storage, voice commands, SpO2 tracking and more, these affordable watches are worth buying — with some caveats.
The Nest Thermostat E is currently our top pick for best smart thermostats, but Google is taking it off its store and only selling it through professional installers, in order to push the new Nest Thermostat 2020. Should current E owners upgrade to the new Nest Thermostat, and should new shoppers pick the E over its replacement while it's still in stock? We'll help you decide.
The new Amazon Echo (4th Gen) 2020 is a Zigbee-compatible hub, enabling it to control a few dozen smart locks, switches, light bulbs, sensors and plugs. Out of 64 devices of various quality, only a handful of them are worth buying and pairing with your new smart speaker.
The new Nest Thermostat is an affordable and sleek-looking smart thermostat, but its low price means it has cut some key features from its predecessor, the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen). This guide will help you decide if those missing features are worth upgrading to the old thermostat, or settling for the new bargain thermostat.
Looking for a gaming monitor that will double as a workstation, or one that focuses on your gaming genre of choice? Are you willing to spend extra for better resolution and refresh rates, or do you have a limited budget? Whatever you're looking for, one of our top six picks will likely fit the bill.
Hoping to decide whether the new Forerunner 745 or the higher-priced Forerunner 945 is worth your money? We have the specs and feature list to help you decide.
With the impending launch of the new Wyze Cam v3, we thought we'd weigh it against one of our current favorite indoor security cameras, the Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K. Wyze's new color night vision and waterproof build make it a great indoor/outdoor cam, but Eufy has some free AI tech that has Wyze beat. Check out our detailed breakdown of these two reliable, cheap cams.
The new Nest Thermostat is a bargain-priced device with a vibrant design and some useful new tricks for energy saving. The Ecobee4 doesn't have quite the same aesthetic charm, but has some smart specs that its Nest rival lacks. This detailed breakdown should help you decide whether Nest or Ecobee is right for you.
Several new streaming devices have launched or are launching within a month of one another, cramming in new specs and features while driving down prices to compete with one another. We're weighing the best dongles, sticks and devices from Amazon, Google, Apple, Roku, Nvidia and other major tech players to decide which streaming device is the best for you.