In this post, I compare the two best paint color sensors out there: Nix Pro vs Nix Mini. Interestingly, they are made by the same company. Planning a home improvement project and don’t have time to read my full epic post? Here is the short version: The first difference that you’ll notice is the size. At 1” x 1.5”, the …
Echo Show 2nd Gen Vs Nest Hub Max: Which Is Mo’ Max?
Echo Show 2nd Gen vs Google Nest Hub Max: In this article, I compare the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Generation vs Google’s Nest Hub Max. We’ll weigh the pros and cons as well as similarities and differences to help you determine which smart speaker with a screen is the better choice for you. What Is a Smart Display Anyways? mart …
Kasa vs Wemo vs Meross vs Amazon vs Govee: 5 Mini Smart Plugs Compared
Summary: In this article, I review the five best indoor mini smart plugs you can buy today, including picks from Kasa vs Wemo vs Meross vs Amazon vs Govee. Plugging Away t makes me happy to say that there is no shortage of smart home technology to write about this year. Most days, I feel like a kid in a …
Do Ring Video Doorbells Get Stolen? [How to Prevent It]
In this post, I answer a slightly scary question: do Ring video doorbells get stolen? The short answer is yes of course! But take a few simple precautions and you can dramatically reduce the chances of having your smart doorbells go missing. Let’s take a peek. Ding Dong. Record. ideo doorbell cameras do significantly improve your home security and give you added peace …
Can Amazon Alexa Speak French in 2025? [Oui! Mais…]
In this blog post, I will answer the following question clearly and concisely, to the best of my abilities: Can Amazon Alexa Speak French? If you prefer the short answer and want to get straight to the point, here it is: Yes, Amazon Alexa is able to speak French. The French dialects Alexa supports are Canadian French, French/U.S., and French/U.K. …
Echo Show 8 vs 5 vs 2nd Gen: Which Screen is ‘Just Right’?
Echo Show 8 vs 5 vs 2nd Gen: In this post, I will compare how Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 [announced as part of Amazon’s new Alexa lineup last fall] measures up against the Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 2nd Generation. The main differences are this: The Echo Show 5 and 8 feature 5″ and 8″ diagonal screens respectively, …
Can Amazon Alexa Speak Brazilian Portuguese? [Sim! But…]
In this article, I promise to do my very best to answer the following question fully and concisely: Can Amazon Alexa speak Brazilian Portuguese? I first address the question in English, so if you prefer to read it in Portuguese, click here to skip to the Portuguese version. If you just want the short answer here it is: Yes, Amazon …
SNOO vs Halo vs BabyBjorn: 3 Smart Cribs Compared [+Alternatives]
In the article, I’ll provide a thorough SNOO smart crib review that includes a comparison of the SNOO vs Halo vs BabyBjorn and alternative products. At the end of this article, I’ll also include a link to a new article that I just published comparing the SNOO with 4Moms’ Mamaroo and Graco smart sleepers if you would like to explore …