Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

A Bilresa smart button initially connected to Amazon Alexa, then fell off the network and refused to re-pair. The ...

Somewhat reassured, I used the fully HA-integrated Claude Code to finish migrating most of my nearly 200 smart home devices.

A smart plug is a pretty handy gadget, but for a while they were touted as a device you could add to anything to turn it smart. That's true to a certain degree; you can use a smart plug to add instant ...

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 ...

Our guide to upcoming products provides an overview of all of the new devices that we're expecting to see in 2026, based on the most current rumors. The dates listed here are not always concrete, but ...

Even if you have one of the fastest Wi-Fi routers available, you may sometimes still experience slower download speeds and buffering. In many cases, the location of your router, physical barriers, and ...

For the first time ever, IKEA took to the stage at CES 2026, and it was a huge success for the home furnishing giant. Though IKEA has made its mark on all things interior design, it's also made a name ...

These days, it's hard to find a TV that isn't smart. Most new models come packed with built-in streaming apps, smart home integrations, and handy voice controls. But the best smart TVs go beyond the ...

If making a budget is daunting, there are apps that can do the grunt work for you. A good budgeting app can save you time and energy while helping you to spend smarter and save more. CNBC Select ...

Turn your phone into a portable planetarium, map the night sky and discover the best place and time to observe February's solar eclipse, with the best stargazing apps.

When Motorola introduced its first mobile phone in 1984, the company hoped for a buying frenzy. But even the best marketers couldn’t have predicted the success of mobile phones. Today, mobile phones ...