My home is much better with well-applied artificial intelligence, making things safer and saving money. Here's where AI is finally proving itself.

Smart home tech brands will often label everything as "AI," but not all of it will actually be. Conversational voice ...

Kelvin's radiant heater is artsy and ideal for beating back winter chills safely in any room -- if you have the space.

Commentary: IFA 2025 underlined how vital it is for consumer tech companies to tout AI. But the definition is getting blurry and I'm getting tired. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Commentary: I'm seeing the AI label abused more and more often at tech shows as brands try to push it into everything, correct or not. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

The smart home is complex. It has multiple devices, often multiple apps and a variety of wireless connections all working together with additional devices such as your phone and router. It's no ...

Unlike Samsung's Ballie or Amazon's Astro robot, the FollowMe isn't an anthropomorphic display but a literal TV on wheels.

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...