Latest articles by Chris Wedel
Power on the go Whether you are experiencing an electrical outage or simply need portable power, the best portable power stations can power up your devices in a pinch.
Then there was light! These are the best smart LED light strips that can be used to light up your kitchen cabinets, desks, TVs, or to create the right mood lighting.
Like a digital butler Alexa, who's at the door?
For the kiddos Amazon Kids and Kids Plus are more than just a theme to make a device's software look more appealing to children. It's an entire ecosystem of devices with a well-curated catalog of content.
Best for kids While available games for Amazon Fire HD tablets aren't necessarily unlimited, there is a lot to sort through. So here are some of the best kids games for Amazon Fire HD tablets.
All in one place The Amazon Echo Hub takes cues from the company's smart displays to give you a single screen to manage your smart home. I just wish it had the same power under the hood.
Long distance shots Whether taking a group photo that you want to be in or one of yourself in the perfect setting, using your Pixel Watch to snag a pic using your Pixel is a snap.
Be immersed The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite takes your TV viewing experience to the next level in an easy and affordable way.
Take a screenshot If you ever wanted to take a screenshot with your Amazon Fire tablet but didn't know how you've come to the right place. Android Central's got your back with our easy guide on how to do just that!
Upgrade? We've got a new Galaxy S24+ heading to stores, which means last year's S23+ is on the way out. But should you trade in the previous model for the new one? That more depends on which model you have.
Simply great Though not perfect, the Gabb Watch 3 does an excellent job of balancing features that kids and parents want while keeping safety at the forefront.
Nailing the essentials Arlo has done a nice job of keeping its Essential line of cameras relevant with these updates. But withholding local storage options makes them a tougher buy.
Set it and forget it Once you install these lights, you'll never have to do it again.
TIes it together Unfortunately, the smart doorbell continues an industry trend.
Jolly and bright Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, and Govee are three of the top smart light brands going. But each has its own take on string lights and how this product fits a brand's portfolio — and I've tested them all.
Nailing the basics Arlo has made some quality-of-life improvements to the 2nd gen video doorbell with some new features as well. Unfortunately, it comes with some baggage to.
Brick by brick LEGO Bricktales on the Quest 3 brings fun adventures and, of course, brick building to your living room with mixed reality. But you'll have to get used to the controls first.
Shine bright The camera and floodlight are a nice combo at a reasonable price, but unless you fork over monthly or buy a sync module, the experience is limited.
Stick'em up! The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro picks up high-end features, making it a great option for many. But the app is holding it back.
Smart deal At only $7 a bulb, it is too easy to buy TP-Link's Kasa full-color smart light bulbs that let you skip the extra hardware of getting started.
Ding-dong, I know who's there At $55, the Ring Video Doorbell is at stocking stuffer price for Cyber Monday
Who's there? Google's AI smarts are built into its Nest Video Doorbells and help me not stress about who's at my front door. At up to $60, you can rest easy too.
Power for all With 65W of output, 30000mAh of battery capacity, and on sale for only $60 — what more could you want from this portable charger?
