John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University.

Those are just four of the tech products that changed my life last year. Yes, no specific phones made the list, but that’s largely because I’ve changed between too many phones to pick just one.

But there are certain products where competition has ramped up, leading to wins for the consumer with prices dropping (or staying around the same) while the core technology improves. The often ...

As we near the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the bestselling products our readers purchased this year. Tech accessories were a shopping focal point for readers in 2024 — we ...