Latest articles by Phil Nickinson
Rachio's second-gen smart sprinkler controller is still a must-have for homeowners
If you have a lawn, you'll need to water it. And the Rachio connected controller will do it smarter — and save you money at the same time.
Alcatel drops the 'OneTouch' in major rebranding
Alcatel Onetouch is no more. Long live Alcatel.
Echo Compatible Devices for a New Amazon Echo Dot Owner
An Echo Dot is the gateway drug of smart devices. There's so much more out there to explore.
Sonos event: What we want, and what we expect to see
Sonos has an event for new hardware coming up on Oct. 4. Here's what we hope to see from the company in New York City.
The iHome iAVS1 is a boring Echo Dot alarm clock
It's a clock with an Amazon Echo Dot shoved inside. And I'm having no problem containing my excitement.
Amazon's new multi-room audio is a Sonos competitor — if you don't care about quality
Amazon's Echo ecosystem continues to grow by leaps and bounds, but Sonos is in another audio class of its own.
5 Alexa-enabled devices you need to check out!
Some products have Amazon's Alexa already built in. And that's one fewer Echo Dot you might need to purchase.
This $50 speaker turns your Amazon Echo Dot into a poor man's Sonos Play:1
... Minus the deep, deep bass. And everything else great Sonos does. But this is still a cool little accessory for an Echo Dot.
Steel HR brings brains, brawn, and battery to fitness smartwatches
More than a fitness tracker but not-quite-a-smartwatch, the Steel HR fits a sweet spot for me during my daily sweat sessions.
HD HomeRun modernizes the old-school over-the-air TV game
HDHomerun is the perfect over-the-air addition to an already excellent Android TV experience. And that's just for starters ...
