I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

This is one of the least-intelligent smart plugs I’ve encountered. As cheap as it is, it’s too expensive for what it delivers. Plug D-Link’s DSP-W215 Wi-Fi Smart Plug into an AC outlet and you can use ...

The evolution of the smart home doesn’t always mean a new network for devices to connect or a brand-new smart speaker with a new microphone array. Sometimes evolutions come in the form of ...

A shoddy software experience showcases why you might want to skip generic smart products. Déjà vu? In the rapidly commoditizing world of plug-in smart outlets, it’s common to start seeing double as ...

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Shoppers are turning to smart plugs as an easy and affordable way to make their homes more energy efficient. These handy devices let people control appliances remotely through an app or voice ...

One of the top annoyances of early smart plugs was their bulk and overall ugliness. It was hard to get excited about automating a lamp when it meant plugging a clunky, unattractive gadget into your ...

This reasonably priced gadget gives you six weatherized smart outlets you can use on the wall or in your garden, but the six outlets cannot be controlled independently. Most outdoor smart plugs give ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Wemo’s new miniaturized WiFi Smart Plug — which the company announced at CES earlier this year — is ...