Michael AnsaldoFreelance contributor, TechHive
Michael Ansaldo is veteran consumer and small-business technology journalist. He contributes regularly to TechHive and PCWorld.
Best robot vacuums: We name the most effective cleaners
Vacuuming is one of the most hated household chores. Here are your best choices for outsourcing it to some automated help.
Proscenic M6 Pro robot vac/mop hybrid review: This bot mops as effectively as it vacuums
This robot vacuum's wet cleaning shines thanks, to a uniquely designed water tank.
iLife A10 robot vacuum review: iLife's first mapping bot can't get out of its own way
The laser navigation and cleaning customization features show promise, but this robot vac's inconsistent performance and fussy app keep it from fulfilling its potential.
The best video baby monitors: Keep eyes—and ears—on your bundle of joy
Today's baby monitors are more capable—and more complex—than ever. Here's how to find the right one, so you and your baby can get some sleep.
Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid review: This budget-priced robot vac mops as well as vacuums
Excellent navigation and solid cleaning performance make this household helper a great value.
Proscenic P11 cordless vacuum review: Super suction specs don't result in cleaner floors
Despite impressive suction specs, this stick vacuum struggled to to leave floors spotless.
Panasonic video baby monitor (model KX-HN4101W) review: This system has everything new parents need
With pan and tilt; sound, motion, and temperature detection; and a built-in library of lullabies, this baby monitoring system should help everyone sleep easier.
Best robot mops: We review the most scrupulous scrubbers for your home's hard surface floors
Skip the bucket and the back-bending labor and let one of these specialized robots scour the stains from your hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, linoleum, and other solid surface flooring.
How to watch the 2021 Super Bowl without cable
Options abound for checking out all the championship action on whatever screen you choose.
Vacos Cam review: This promising security camera is handcuffed to a mess of an app
Slow load times, video playback problems, and cloud connectivity issues plague this battery-powered security camera.
Best home security camera: Keep an eye on the home front
A boom in wireless security cameras is inspiring a movement in DIY home surveillance. Follow our buying guide and read our reviews to find the best option for you.
NFL without cable: A cord-cutter’s guide for the 2020 pro football season
Whether you've cut the cord or are sticking with cable, our guide will show you all the ways you can watch America's favorite sport on TV, including Monday Night Football and NFL RedZone.
Basketball without cable: A cord-cutter's guide to the NBA
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.
Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera review: Watch the world through your window
This "outdoor" security camera mounts to the inside of any window to keep it safe from vandals and the elements.
Kyvol Cybovac S31 review: This self-emptying robot vacuum can mop, too
This mid-priced botvac holds its own with premium models—and it can mop, too.
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