Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

Cost has always been the biggest barrier when it comes to smart home products. The convenience is great and there are some very cool features to be had, but many people can’t see past the fact that ...

Installing Ikea's Trådfri was a breeze. I just followed the handy instructions, and a few minutes later my home was slightly smarter. But as soon as I finished, I realized there's one critical piece ...

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. The device costs $50 on its own, but GE will also sell it bundled with pairs of ...