Rachio is one of the leading brands when it comes to smart home gadgets for your lawn. Specifically, the company is responsible for a handful of popular smart sprinklers and timers — including the ...

When you want to make your lights smarter without changing the bulbs, you’re likely looking at upgrading to a smart light switch. One of the more vital functions of a smart switch is its ability to ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Born as the voice of the smart home, Alexa has long been used in a limited way, mostly for alarms, weather, and music. With ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Watering your garden or grass the correct amount can be tricky. If there’s hot weather, you can water too little or water at the wrong time of day and ...

Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. The app, called “Hand Wash,” offers a 25-second timer for ...

For those of you who don't know, I wrote an interval timer app for iOS. A feature request is to allow it to run in the background. Apparently people fidget with their Music or Podcast app enough while ...

Rain Bird’s first-generation smart controller is rather utilitarian and its performance is slow, but it features enough extras to merit a look in some environments. Rain Bird is a venerable company ...