It’s easy to forget about reviewing your home insurance — after you’re settled in a new home, life gets busy, and paying your bill becomes just another routine task. However, if you haven’t evaluated ...

Slate Switch, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The company is introducing this device as a way to make smart home controls easier.

Smart light switches and plug adapters are the building blocks of the connected home. But it can be tough to tell the difference between various devices. That's where we come in. Not only have we used ...

Leslie Ventura is an award-winning journalist from Las Vegas, currently living in Chicago, IL. With more than 10 years of professional writing experience, she has covered everything from arts and ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything related to home internet. She graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus on ...

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