My history using a smart home setup has brought a lot of frustration over the years. There are times it’s worked well, but I’ve also experienced plenty of unreliability, and even times when product ...

Carla is a writer from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, now based in Atlanta. She’s an Emory alum with both a BA and MA in English, but more importantly, she’s a Pisces with lots of opinions about video games.

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A Reddit user has discovered a trick for force-enabling Gemini on Google Home devices. The so-called “hack” may require several attempts to work. Some users claim they were able to access Gemini for ...

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According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

Crafting a smart home ecosystem can be tricky. There are a lot of product categories, and it can be hard to know which ones to prioritize. Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

For good reason, security cameras continue to grow in popularity, and we can expect them to become even more reliable and affordable this year. While we don't necessarily require super high-res ...