Ian PaulContributor, PCWorld
Ian is an independent writer based in Israel who has never met a tech subject he didn't like. He primarily covers Windows, PC and gaming hardware, video and music streaming services, social networks, and browsers. When he's not covering the news he's working on how-to tips for PC users, or tuning his eGPU setup.
SaferVPN review: This newcomer is off to a good start
SaferVPN has some great European connection speeds and is very easy to use.
Private Internet Access review: A solid VPN with a reputation for protecting user data
Private Internet Access doesn't have a pretty interface, but this no-frills VPN gets the job done at a good price.
Amazon is offering two free months of Music Unlimited to new subscribers
Music streaming services are great. If you'd like to try one, Amazon is offering two months for free right now.
Newegg is selling a pure sine wave UPS for just $125 right now
The CyberPower GX1325U should protect your devices and keep them on when the power goes out—yes, even desktop systems with a finicky PSU.
Dish teams up with Amazon Echo's Alexa to let you channel surf hands-free
Dish subscribers can now turn their television experience into a lean back, hands-free experience—if they have the right Amazon Echo device, that is.
Google Assistant can now control GE, iRobot, LG, and D-Link devices
More devices are integrating with Google Assistant, and thus Google Home, as the battle for the smart home continues.
Amazon Echo's Alexa is getting push notifications, but they won't annoy you
A pulsing green light on your Amazon Echo device could soon mean there's breaking news—or your pizza's here.
Amazon's Echo speaker is $80 cheaper right now when you buy two
If you buy two Amazon Echo smart speakers from either Amazon or Best Buy, you can snag a $80 discount.
Amazon reveals affordable 4K TVs that double as a Fire TV stick and Amazon Echo
Your new Amazon Fire television set can pause live TV and turn off your smart home lighting.
YouTube TV fills out its live television lineup with AMC, BBC America, and more
YouTube promised these channels were coming during YouTube TV's launch in early April, and now they're here.
Anker's wireless Qi charger is on sale for a ridiculous $8
It was already well below $20. Now the Anker PowerTouch 5 is under $10 at Amazon.
MP3 audio quietly fades into history
You can still play your old MP3 files, but the format that owned the early days of digital audio is done.
DirecTV Now is giving away a free Amazon Fire TV Stick with a one-month prepaid subscription
However, you'll need to be a new customer to get the free Fire TV Stick.
Amazon's Echo Show marries Alexa's smarts with a touchscreen
The rumors were true, and it looks like the Echo Show will keep Amazon a step ahead of rival smart speakers.
Ecobee's popular smart thermostat is on sale for $187 right now
Amazon's increased discount on the Ecobee3 makes it even cheaper to own a smart thermostat.