Author: Todd Sloan

OpenADR and Matter partner to create unified smart home-grid communication standard, enabling appliances to participate in utility demand response programs.

Kevin Rose relaunches Digg as specialized AI news aggregator, abandoning social features for editorial curation approach.

Spotify introduces lifetime usage report showing joining dates and first songs for 20th anniversary celebration beyond annual Wrapped.

TikTok launches in-app travel booking, letting users reserve flights and hotels directly from travel videos without leaving the platform.

Rivian launches AI-powered voice assistant across all Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, plus upcoming R2 model, featuring natural language processing and EV-specific capabilities.

We tested eight portable air purifiers during wildfire smoke events to find which units actually protect your home when air quality turns hazardous.

GPS anti-theft systems in electric scooters combine real-time tracking, remote locking, and smartphone alerts to deter theft and aid recovery. We tested five leading models to see which systems actually work.

Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 15 Pro Max camera battle reveals surprising strengths in each device’s computational photography approach.

Budget Android tablets now deliver surprisingly capable experiences that genuinely compete with iPads through improved performance, displays, and software optimization.

Testing reveals which robot vacuums actually handle pet hair effectively, with surprising results about suction power versus smart design.