Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem
The most striking thing about Ring’s statement that it had parted ways with Flock Safety is what the home security company didn’t say. There...
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Following intense backlash to its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company that works with law enforcement agencies, Ring has announced it is...
Amazon’s Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again
I’ve used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are plenty of great list apps out there, but the convenience of adding...
Ikea’s new Matter smart home devices are having connection problems
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks trying — and mostly failing — to test Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread gear. These highly anticipated smart home...
The best budget robot vacuums for 2026
Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget...
