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You won't believe some of the tricks AI can do in today's homes -- and how they can save you time, money and headaches. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft ...

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ikea's new home security kit feels right at home when it comes to basic protection -- and it's refreshingly easy to use.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

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. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...

The $180 Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube is a basic, entry-level projector, but the Roku interface makes it a pleasure to use.