Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though, they're way more than necessary. I just wanted the lights on or off, ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

As we’re currently seeing with AI, when a new technology becomes buzzy, companies will do almost anything to cram that tech into their products. Trends fade, however, and corporate priorities ...

Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...

Have you ever had a pressing question hit you while you're going about your business in the bathroom? Well, your toilet just might have an answer for you, assuming you have the Kohler Numi 2.0 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Shopping and to-do list apps like AnyList and Todoist will stop working with Alexa voice commands on July 1st ...