Smart home and IoT writer who's spent years testing voice assistants, smart speakers, and connected devices. Covers the lifecycle of consumer tech—from setup to end-of-life—and what happens when support ends.
Energy & Environment
EVs & Future of Transportation
How Solid-State Batteries Could Change EV Range and Charging—If They Arrive
Ryan Collier
July 7, 2026
Smart Home
Why Matter Bridges Still Feel Beta for Power Users in 2026
Ryan Collier
April 7, 2026
Smart Home
Smart Home on a Budget: Zigbee Coordinator Picks That Don't Bottleneck Your Mesh
Ryan Collier
April 7, 2026
Consumer Tech
Smart Home
Thread vs Zigbee for New Smart Home Builds: A Buyer's Guide Without the Marketing
Ryan Collier
April 6, 2026
Internet of Things
Smart Home
Thread and Matter in 2026: What Changed for Smart Home Buyers
Ryan Collier
April 6, 2026
Smart Home
Zigbee Repeaters and Range: Why Cheap Bulbs Are Not Enough for a Reliable Mesh
Ryan Collier
April 6, 2026
Smart Home
Why Your Smart Speaker Choice Still Locks You Into an Ecosystem
Ryan Collier
March 15, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
Smart Home
Why Smart Home Hubs Fail When Manufacturers Change Their Minds
Ryan Collier
March 7, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
Human + Tech
Why Voice Assistants Still Can't Handle Accents and Regional Dialects
Ryan Collier
March 7, 2026
IoT
Smart Home
Why Your Smart Speaker Could Be a Liability When the Cloud Goes Down
Ryan Collier
March 1, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
Smart Home
Nest vs Ecobee: Why the Smart Thermostat War Isn't About Temperature
Ryan Collier
March 1, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
What Happens When Your Smart Speaker Stops Getting Updates
Ryan Collier
March 1, 2026