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.
Latest Articles
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.
Fire TV for Less: Amazon Expands Its TV Lineup, Improves Ambient Experience
The new lower-cost Fire TV 2 series comes in 32-inch and 40-inch models.
What Are the Amazon Echo Frames and Why Do You Need Them?
See how you can take Alexa almost anywhere with Amazon's smart glasses.
Nanoleaf Unveils Its First Matter-Enabled Smart Lights
You can add smart bulbs or light strips to your existing smart home without breaking the bank.
7 Best Apple Watch Apps for HomeKit Control
Controlling your Apple-centric smart home is easy with these great Apple Watch apps.
How to Add a Card to Apple Pay
Find out how to get started with Apple's contactless payment system by adding a payment card.
How to Use Ambient Sounds on Your HomePod, HomePod mini
Learn how you can make use of ambient sounds in multiple ways throughout a smart home.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Arrives With Wider View, Higher Resolution Video
Find out more about the latest Ring model that can show a head-to-toe look at visitors.
Sonos Era 100 Hands-On: Making the Popular Smart Speaker Even Better
One of the most popular speakers from Sonos is continuing to evolve for the better.
Sonos Era 300 First Impressions: Taking Audio in a New Direction
The new high-end speaker from Sonos brings spatial audio in an impressive package.
Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone: A Complete Guide
We’re taking a closer look at the feature that can step in whenever you have a poor or no cellular signal.
Sonos Sub Mini Review: Brings Big Bass for a Lower Price
Thanks to Sonos' entry-level Sonos Sub Mini, you can bring a kick of deep sound to your home theater without taking up much room.
How to Identify the HomePod and HomePod mini Status Lights
We'll help you decipher the different types of status lights you'll see on Apple's smart speaker lineup.
Rock On: Upcoming Sonos Speakers Will Reportedly Be Named Era 300, Era 100
The Era 300 will apparently offer support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos content.