Forgot to unplug the iron this morning? The top smart plugs, outlets, and power strips we've tested let you control anything ...

One of the major frustrations with charging an electric vehicle at a public charger — especially in frigid winter weather and extreme summer heat — is juggling the various cards and mobile apps ...

Smart plugs can make older lamps, appliances, and outdoor lights easier to control, but setup matters. These top-rated picks ...

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A "true" universal electric vehicle charging protocol is now in the works, and this is called the "Plug & Charge" which will eliminate the need for all the muss and fuss that is currently required to ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

It's Black Friday weekend – and in a flat that's already full of smart home tech including smart lightbulbs, smart speakers, a smart app-controlled fan, and even a smart robot butler for my cat, I'm ...