Smart Home

Why a 15W pad rarely delivers 15W, and how to choose one that does what it advertises.

A starter playbook of automations every household will use within a week.

Small calibrations to your phone, watch, and home setup that save hours every week.

Skip the hype. These four categories — lighting, locks, hubs, and cameras — earn their keep.

Active noise cancelling, transparency mode, codec support — what matters and what does not.