About Brent Dirks
Born and raised in sunny west Texas, Brent graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in journalism. He's been writing about technology for more than 5 years and enjoys all things Apple, accessories, and security.
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From vision health to mental wellness, see what's coming this fall in new Apple software.
Yale Smart Safe with Wi-Fi Review: Protect Your Valuables Using Great Smart Home Technology
The venerable Yale safe takes a big step into the smart home age with this well-made option.
The 6 Best watchOS 10 Features Apple Announced at WWDC 2023
Seer what's on tap for Apple Watch users in the next generation of watchOS software.
Say Goodbye to Amazon Alexa’s Celebrity Voices
You can no longer turn Alexa into the likes of Samuel L. Jackson or Shaquille O’Neal. But you can receive a refund if you purchased them from Amazon.
Amazon Refreshes Echo Lineup With New Echo Pop, Redesigned Echo Show 5, and More
The revamped Echo Show 5 is also available in a kid-friendly version and sports twice the bass.
Sonos Era 100 vs. Apple HomePod: Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for You
See how these two popular smart speakers compare.
Roku Introduces Low-Cost Home Security System
You can choose to self-monitor a home for free or purchase professional 24/7 monitoring.
Eve Aqua Review: Easily Turn Any Hose Into a Smart Irrigation System
The Apple HomeKit-compatible controller can take care of the thankless task of watering grass or plants.
Amazon Makes Big Matter Improvements With iOS Setup, Thread Support, and More
More than 100 million Echo devices are now Matter-enabled controllers.
How to Order the Ring Indoor Cam With Privacy Shutter
With the manual privacy cover, you can quickly turn off the camera and microphone.
Amazon Discontinues Halo Health Devices, With Refunds Incoming
The Halo lineup offered two fitness trackers and a contactless sleep tracker.
Sonos Era 300 Review: This Dolby Atmos Speaker Rises Above the Rest
The top-notch Sonos Era 300 speaker makes for a wonderfully immersive way to listen to your favorite tunes.
The 6 Best Health & Fitness Apps with Live Activities on Your iPhone
Make use of the great feature to view information about your workout and more on an iPhone lock screen.
How to Set Up Smoke/CO Alarm Sound Recognition on the HomePod, HomePod mini
See how to set up the feature and be notified when an alarm goes off when you're away from home.
Sonos Ray vs. Sonos Beam: Which Soundbar Best for You?
See how two of the popular Sonos home theater soundbars stack up against each other.
The 9 Best Weather Apps for iPhone
These are the best weather apps for iPhone for checking temperature, real feel, wind speed, and much more.
How to Delete Pre-Installed Apple Watch Apps
You can easily delete a number of Apple stock apps on the wearable device.
Sonos Era 300 vs. Apple HomePod: Which One Should You Buy?
We'll compare these two smart speakers with Dolby Atmos to help you make the best choice.
A Longer Wait for Matter: Philips Hue Update to New Smart Home Standard Is Delayed
The update was originally promised during the first quarter of 2023. But there’s no new timeframe.
How to Use Heart Rate Zones During Apple Watch Workouts
Find out how to view the important information on the wearable device during an exercise.