Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era
The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a very good Alexa+ smart speaker, but doesn’t have enough new features to warrant an upgrade over the 4th-generation Echo.
Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass
The Echo Studio is the best smart speaker for an Amazon-centric home theater system and smart home, but those focused more on audio quality will still prefer the Sonos Era 100.
I peed on the Withings U-Scan to get better insights into my health — here's what happened
Not yet ratedThe Withings U-Scan is an at-home smart urinalysis device that aims to let you know about your health. I'm testing it for a month to see how it works.
The best electric scooters in 2025
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
The best smart locks in 2025
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
I tested the Oakley Meta Vanguard for a week — and now it's supercharging my runs
These smart glasses made my Garmin watch so much more powerful
Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2) review: A modest upgrade
The Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2) smart glasses are a modest upgrade over the previous generation, but absent any real competition, remain our top pick.
I forgot how much I love small phones, but a 5K run reminded me why
Big-screen phones are all the rage, but sometimes you need something smaller, as I learned when going out for a recent run.
The best electric bikes of 2025: expert tested and rated
Our picks for the best electric bikes for riders of all types and budgets, based on dozens of reviews and tests
I’ve been riding the Segway E3 Pro for a month, and it’s one of the best scooters for everyday commuters
The Segway Ninebot E3 Pro isn’t going to blow you away with its performance, but it’s a well designed electric scooter at a reasonable price.
I found 5 Home Depot Halloween decoration deals that are frightfully good
I found five spooky-great Home Depot Halloween decor deals that you can take advantage of right now.
I wore the Google Pixel Watch 4 for two weeks and it’s the most futuristic smartwatch I’ve ever tested — here's why
The Google Pixel Watch 4 delivers a better screen, class-leading battery life, emergency satellite messaging, upgraded GPS, and even better integration with Google's fantastic Gemini AI assistant.
Ring Prime Day sale — 7 deals I’d shop with up to 50% off doorbells, cameras and alarm systems
Amazon is offering crazy discounts on Ring video doorbells and home security cameras for Prime Day. Check out the deals I recommend buying.
This smart plug powers all of my outdoor Halloween and Christmas decorations, and it's just $19 for Prime Day
This cheap smart home device is an essential part of any holiday lighting.
I test electric scooters for a living — and my No. 1 pick is 60% off at Best Buy
My number-one pick among the best electric scooters is currently marked down by $900 at Best Buy.
I put Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly and Lowe's 20-foot inflatable Skeleton in my yard — and this one wins Halloween
Want to win your neighborhood's Halloween decorating contest? I put up both Lowe's 20-foot inflatable skeleton and Home Depot's 12-foot Skelly to see which was the best.
I got sweaty with Peloton's new Bike and Tread — but Peloton IQ is just as impressive
Peloton refreshed its entire lineup of treadmills, bikes, and rowing machines and introduced a new AI-powered training tool called Peloton IQ.
Amazon event LIVE — Alexa+, Echo Studio, color Kindle Scribe, Fire TV, 4K Ring and more announced
Follow along live as we attend the Amazon Devices & Services event, where the company reveals its latest hardware, as well as updates to Alexa+.
Google refreshes its Nest video doorbells, security cameras and smart speaker - what you need to know
Google's refreshed lineup of smart home devices, as well as new Gemini Home features.
I asked Amazon if it's making new Alexa+ glasses to rival Meta Ray-Ban Display — and I got a very interesting answer
We sat down with Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa+ and Echo, to talk about Amazon's latest announcements, and where its voice assistant is headed.
Amazon Device & Services Event 2025: Date, time, and what we expect to see
Here's what we expect to see at Amazon's Devices & Services event on Sept. 30.
This digital photo frame is so lifelike, you’ll think it’s a real picture
This digital photo frame, which has an ePaper display, looks like an actual picture mounted in a frame. But while it looks great, it may not be for everyone.
The best smart home hubs
These are the best smart home hubs and controllers based on our testing and reviews.