[James] works from home. His office is filled with objects that can be described with adjectives such as, “expensive,” and, “breakable.” His home, however, is filled with professional object-breakers ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Much like Nest did a few weeks ago with its Thermostat E, August has begun offering a cheaper version of its ...

Your front door lock is your first line of defense from the outside world. It’s also the piece of home security you use more than any other. If your lock hasn’t been replaced in a while—or if it’s the ...

A smart lock is one of my favorite suggestions for anyone's first home security device. They're constantly useful and offer apps filled with interesting features like geofencing and guest passes. But ...

There’s no getting around the fact that Kickstarter projects are a gamble. You can spend $100 on something like the Pebble just as easily as you can on something that was supposed to be a watch, but ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...