PCMag

Starlink Mini vs. Standard Kit: Are the Portability Perks Worth the Slower Speeds?

SpaceX's satellite internet equipment comes in two very different flavors. I've tested both. Here are the key differences in ...
CNET

Ikea Is Back With Its Own Smart Plug, the Most Affordable Model I've Ever Tried

Today's smart plugs are compact, inexpensive and can turn a wide variety of household appliances on or off with remote app ...
AZ Central

Switching to 5G home internet? When it’s a smart upgrade, when it's not

Question: Is home 5G internet worth considering and if so, which one is best? Answer: Home internet has traditionally meant one thing: wires. Whether cable or fiber, someone had to run a line into ...
rutherfordsource

Smart Homes Start with Smart Internet

Group of happy friends using multiple devices sitting on a couch in the living room at home Walk into a modern home in Middle Tennessee today, and you’ll notice something right away—it’s quietly doing ...
CNET

The Internet Is Wrong: You Can't Speed Up a Smart TV That's Slow

I don't know how misinformation about TVs spreads. Actually, that's not true, I absolutely do. Uninformed people make a claim online; it gets repeated as received wisdom; Reddit references it; and ...
USA Today

The ultimate guide to a smart home and beginner device recommendations

Begin building a smart home by choosing a primary platform like Alexa, Google, or Apple for easier integration. Smart devices such as speakers, lighting, and thermostats can add convenience and peace ...
Today

Where Is Elizabeth Smart Now? A New Documentary Details Her Abduction

It was an abduction so brazen that local law enforcement officials said they had never seen anything like it in their careers. A 14-year-old Utah girl named Elizabeth Smart had been taken at ...
Los Angeles Times

Nearly a third of Latino adults rely on their smartphone for internet access, a new Pew study finds

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Nearly a third of Latino adults without home broadband rely on their smartphone for internet access. A new ...
Pew Research Center

What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.

For 25 years, Pew Research Center has tracked some of the biggest technological shifts in history. Note: We conducted polls via phone from 2000 to 2021; via web and mail in 2023; and via web, mail and ...
Forbes

Eve’s Smart Thermostat Doesn’t Need An Internet Connection

Eve Systems has expanded its Matter-over-Thread lineup with the Eve Thermostat, which it just announced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The new smart thermostat is focused on local control, privacy and ...
The Verge

Bosch’s fancy coffee machine is getting Alexa Plus

A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style skills to the countertop coffee maker. A new integration with Amazon’s voice assistant brings hands-free barista-style ...