Chris Wedel

Kansas

Kansas kid, born and raised. KSU Wildcat and KC Chiefs fan for life. Find me @CNET, formerly @AndroidPolice and @androidcentral, xdadevelopers

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Smart Home Guide: Get the Most Out of Your Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit

1 week ago | cnet.com | Macy Meyer |Chris Wedel

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Home Smart Home Whether you own Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit products, you must optimize your smart home experience. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism.
A Pixel Watch 4 Ultra is Google's ticket to relevancy

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

In my daily life, smartwatches have become more common than traditional timepieces, even in the small rural Kansas communities where I live. This isn't surprising given a few factors. Access to more tools keeps you connected with your phone for communication, health monitoring, and more. A smartwatch can be transformative for some people. Opening a range of personal growth possibilities.
10 Reasons Smart Plugs Deserve a Spot in Every Room of Your House

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Anders |Chris Wedel

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Home Smart Home From morning coffee to bedtime lights, a smart plug can make life run smoother. David Anders Former Senior Writer David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products.
10 Reasons Smart Plugs Deserve a Spot in Every Room of Your House

1 week ago | flipboard.com | David Anders |Chris Wedel

Why Some iPhone Calls Have A Decline Option, And Others Don'tEven if you've been using your iPhone for a long time, there are still things that can leave you confused. For instance, you might wonder what the …
4 smartwatch settings you should change to get the best battery life

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

As we move further away from outlets when using our mobile devices, battery life and longevity are vital. Charging speeds and technology are equally important. Having the best USB-C cables and chargers is the first step to keeping your devices up and running. However, with a smartwatch, there are other steps you can take to get the most from that small battery. If we think of smartwatches like tiny phones, we can adjust their settings to eek as much juice from the battery as possible.
Best Patio Heaters of 2025

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Chris Wedel

Home Yard & Outdoors Add an outdoor patio heater to keep your backyard gatherings warm and comfortable. Article updated on February 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM PST vs Compare Back to selection When it's nice and warm during the day, you want to enjoy your yard or patio space. Sometimes, it'd be nice to extend that time into the chilly evenings.
The Back and Forth Motion Is Actually the Wrong Way to Vacuum Your Home

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Macy Meyer |Chris Wedel

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test vacuums Home Kitchen & Household Yes, there is a "right" way to vacuum. And you're probably not doing it. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism.
The Back and Forth Motion Is Actually the Wrong Way to Vacuum Your Home

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Macy Meyer |Chris Wedel

24 Products That’ll Help You Fit Everything You Need For A Spring Vacation In Just A Carry-OnWhy waste space packing a straightener and a curler when you can bring a single hair tool that does both 🤔 1. A capacious travel backpack to make the most out of your personal item (just make sure you can still stuff it under the seat). It has two laptop sleeves, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB …
Pool Maintenance Issues? The 3D-Printed Gadget That Fixed Mine

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Chris Wedel |gadgets. Living

With Spring making its appearance, it's a reminder that pool-cleaning season is right around the corner. And I've found the best tool to help keep my beloved pool clean: a 3D printer. Living near a gravel road in rural Kansas makes keeping my pool clean a chore. Between the trees in the area, all the bugs and the gravel road in front of my house, the pool can get dirty. Last year was different, and it's all because of a clever design and my 3D printer. But if you don't have a 3D printer, don't worry.
3 reasons I'm done wasting my money on smart TVs

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

How we access content on TVs has changed over the years. We went from antennas connected to our TVs to getting a few channels, and now thousands of channels, shows, and movies are accessible on demand. What's wilder is watching all that content. You don't have to be tethered to a TV. You can watch it on your favorite smartphone. Still, the TV is the place to be when it's time to unwind or catch the latest hit movie.