It’s been more than three months since I bought my Traeger Pro 575 WiFi Pellet Grill (Smoker). I’ve cooked with it more than 40 times. As a tech nerd, the idea of controlling a grill with my phone got me excited, but after using it daily, I’m

I got the Bertello Pizza Oven as a Christmas gift. It’s an item that I never knew that I wanted, but I’m glad to have it now. In this review and video, I try to answer if this oven is something that I’d spend $300 on for

After using my iPhone 11 Pro for my first six YouTube videos, I decided to buy an entry-level mirrorless camera (Canon M50). My decision had nothing to do with the video quality and everything to do with convenience. When compared side-by-side (iPhone 11 Pro vs. Canon M50), iPhone 11 Pro

Most of my day is spent staring at my MacBook screen, so I have plenty of opportunities to slouch or get lazy when I sit. Proper posture makes you look and feel more confident, and it’s important for your overall longterm health. Upright Go is a device that sticks

I’ve loved my pair of Casper Glow Lights for the year that I’ve had them, but they’re not a practical purchase for most ($229 for a pair). The idea behind these lights is that they’ll improve your sleep. They start bright, then slowly dim for 30

After a year of testing, I determined YouTube TV is the best live TV streaming service because of its excellent stream quality and the widespread availability of regional sports and local channels. Before you dive into this review, I suggest you read my introduction to live tv streaming. Stream (A)

EufyCam E is fantastic for people who don’t want their video clips sent to an outside server and are concerned about their privacy. Free: A+ * EufyCam E records each time it sees motion or hears loud noises. It records for up to two minutes, but if the action goes

After weeks of testing, I determined Arlo Pro 2 is the better battery-powered security camera because it has more smart home integrations and advanced options. Arlo Pro 2: 8/10 Free: A+ * Arlo Basic is the name of Arlo’s free plan. It records motion and audio whenever it is

Dear Readers, In 2016, I started Power Moves as an excuse to buy more tech devices than I needed, but it has turned into something that I work on every day as my only job. We’ve had more than 3 million page views in our first four years. Power

Ring Stick Up Cam has a solid app interface and a rechargeable battery, but you’ll need to pay for a subscription to use basic features. Free Service: F * Ring is useless without a paid subscription because nothing is recorded. Here’s what you can do for free: * You can

When the original AirPods were released, the tech community criticized them for looking stupid and being easy to lose. At the time, I wrote on Power Moves “AirPods are the best Apple product since the original iPhone.” Now, this is a mainstream opinion as Apple has sold more than 60

After weeks of testing, I determined Blink XT2 is a great buy for casual security monitoring because it provides accurate motion recording and stores the recordings in the cloud for free. No subscription service needed. It shouldn’t be used for serious surveillance, but as long as you’re aware

However, Chromecast (3rd Gen) is a great choice if you have Google Home and don’t mind using your phone as the remote. Interface: F * There’s no interface on the TV. You "cast" content from your phone to your TV. You use the Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and

I determined Netgear Orbi RBK33 (3-Set) is the better mesh system because you’ll get faster speeds and brilliant range. Setup: B * Installation is straightforward through the phone app, but syncing the routers isn’t always as simple. Installation would go more smoothly if they asked you to get the

After a year of testing, I determined that Fire TV Stick 4K is best for most people because it uses a remote rather than relying on your phone. Content: B * For HD content apps, there is Hulu, Netflix, Showtime, HBO, Sling TV, AT&T TV, YouTube, Disney+, YouTube TV,

After over a year of testing, I determined Roku Streaming Stick+ is the better streaming stick because it has more content options and fewer advertisements. Content: A * You can play 4K HDR content, but Roku doesn’t support Dolby Vision, only HDR10. * There’s Dolby Atmos audio support. * There are

After months of testing, I found Tile Mate and Tile Pro to be the best Bluetooth trackers on the market by a wide margin because of the superior range and a huge community of users. Range (A+): * Tile Pro gets over 300ft of range if in clear sight, according to

After months of testing, TrackR Pixel to have poor range and the batteries only last two months, but the upside is that it’s only $15. Range (C-): * TrackR Pixel advertises a 100ft range from your phone, but other reviewers say it’s about 50ft. In my tests (in the

After a month of testing, I determined Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are the best because they have superior build quality, crisp sound, an amazing calling experience, and support simultaneous connections. Sound Quality Summary: The Bose 700 sound profile is similar to other Bose products. The sound is clear and

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3 have a longer runtime with a more colorful sound profile, but the design needs work to be modernized. Sound Quality Summary: The XM3’s have a warmer and more fun sound profile compared to Bose. While the high-end sound isn’t as clear as Bose,

After weeks of testing, I determined Google Nest Hub is the best personal assistant because it has a more intuitive interface and better content options. Services (B+): * It doesn’t have as many compatible products as Alexa, but most of Alexa’s skills are niche and people don’t use

After weeks of testing, I determined Echo Show 5 is an upgrade over Echo Dot (3rd Gen), but the overall experience is not on Nest Hub’s level. Services (B): * Alexa is way more compatible than Google. There’s an Alexa app store where Alexa can learn over 15,000

After months of testing, I determined Neato Botvac D7 is the better bet for people with mostly hard floors because of its efficiency. However, Roomba i7 goes slightly deeper on carpets, and the optional Automatic Dirt Disposal Base and easier to clean brush will improve the lives of pet owners.

Speed (A+): * iPad Pro uses Apple’s custom-built processing chips, and the 2018 version uses an A12X Bionic chip. My iPad Pro (11 inches, 4 GB RAM) has a single-core score of 5026 and a multi-core score of 18121 using Geekbench’s metrics. That’s close to triple the compute

After a month of testing, I determined Dyson V11 Torque Drive is the best cordless stick vacuum for all floor types because it’s quieter, has a better runtime, and an LCD screen. However, Dyson V10 Absolute is the better bet for those with mostly hard floors because it’s