Author: Jon Bitner

How to use smart home gadgets for the holidays

The holiday season is often called the most wonderful time of the year — but if you’re hosting any parties, you probably know it as the most stressful time of the year. Getting your house prepared, ensuring guests will be entertained, and the simple ac…

Yale Assure Lock 2 review

Yale Assure Lock 2 review: smarter than your average smart lock
MSRP $260.00

“The Assure Lock 2 brings tons of features to your front door whether you’re at home or on vacation — but it’s a bit expensive.”

Robust smartphone app
Multiple…

What is a smart fever thermometer?

Smart fever thermometers — often shortened to just smart thermometers — offer a bit more versatility than the thermometers of yesterday. Instead of simply reading your body temperature, smart thermometers can give you guidance on how to heal faster, de…

Ring Video Doorbell 4 vs. Nest Doorbell Wired

If you’re looking for a new video doorbell, you’ve probably stumbled across Ring and Nest. Both companies are churning out popular smart home products, but few are as appealing as the Ring Video Doorbell 4 and Nest Doorbell Wired. The two doorbells bri…

Tinykin beginner’s guide: 5 tips and tricks

Tinykin is an adorable 3D platformer that’s a quirky mash-up of Pikmin, Paper Mario, and Banjo Kazooie. The game revolves around Milo, a diminutive adventurer that’s searching for a way back home, unraveling a series of mysteries and helping a colorful…

Is New World worth playing in 2022?

New World celebrated its first anniversary on September 28, 2022 — and while its servers aren’t nearly as bustling as they were at launch, the game still has a thriving community and remains one of the most popular MMORPGs. Much has changed in a year, …

Arlo Pro 4 vs. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro

When it comes to smart home products, few brands are as well-known as Ring and Arlo. These companies are responsible for creating some of the most popular smart gadgets on the market, but none are as premium as the Arlo Pro 4 and Ring Spotlight Cam Pro…

Yale Assure Lock 2 hands-on review

The Assure Lock 2 is the newest edition to Yale’s lineup of smart locks. It’s the follow-up to the original, well-reviewed Assure Lock, and so far, it seems to be hitting all the right notes.

Although I’ve only been testing it for about a week, the As…