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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Articles

You've Been Vacuuming Wrong Your Whole Life and No One Told You

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

Vacuuming has never exactly been a thrill. It's loud, awkward to drag around and somehow always more effort than you expect. Still, it's one of those chores that really matter. Sure, it makes your floors look cleaner, but more importantly, it helps improve the air you breathe by picking up dust, dirt and pet hair that build up fast. And if you use one of the best cordless vacuums to get the job done, you can rest assured you're cleaning up much of the dirt trapped in your carpet and on your floor.
6 creative ways to use Chromecast beyond watching streaming

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

The Chromecast has been around for over a decade. The original Chromecast device was introduced on July 24, 2013, and quickly gained popularity. You could take content from your phone or tablet and display it on whatever screen the dongle was plugged into. Now, casting isn't only something done when fishing. Just as streaming devices have changed and expanded, from the OG dongle to the latest Google TV Streamer, so have the ways we use Chromecast-enabled products.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know Your Smart Plugs Could Do

2 weeks 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 Try these remote control settings and commands to get more out of your smart plugs. David Anders Former Senior Writer David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know Your Smart Plugs Could Do

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | David Anders |Chris Wedel

It may not be visible to the rest of the world, but there's a revolution going on in China right now that will almost certainly have repercussions …
We’ve Used These 5 Simple Tricks to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Taylor Martin |Chris Wedel

Home Kitchen & Household Wondering how to remove that broken light bulb base? This guide will tell you how to safely deal with the accident. Taylor Martin CNET Contributor Taylor Martin has covered technology online for over six years. He has reviewed smartphones for Pocketnow and Android Authority and loves building stuff on his YouTube channel, MOD. He has a dangerous obsession with coffee and is afraid of free time.
3 reasons you should clean up your Google search history ASAP

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

Accessing records of the past helps us learn and improve. The same applies to our personal Google search history. It's nice to revisit a point on a site you previously visited. Plus, Google uses it to serve relevant content in the Discover feed on your Android phone, keeping you informed about things you care about. Not everything about keeping your Google search history is good. Just as you can use that data to make your life easier, that data is used by companies for various purposes.
4 reasons why I think you should skip Wear OS smartwatches

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

I'm a fan of wearables and have used dozens of smartwatches. I've tested devices from the well-known to the relatively unknown, and each has its merits. While Wear OS and watchOS are well-known wearable platforms for smartwatches and offer the best smartwatches, other options are available, and in many cases, they are better alternatives. I have four reasons why you shouldn't consider a WearOS smartwatch for your wrist.
I saw the future of robot vacuums in NYC, and Roborock has it armed with wild new features

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

The way that many of us clean our homes in 2025 is different from how we did so 10 years ago. One task most of us want to be easier or taken off our hands is housework. Technological advancements have made robot vacuums accessible to so many people that tidying floors has become less daunting. From mopping to vacuuming, these devices solve nearly all our floor cleaning needs, but not all.
Foldable phones aren't taking off like many hoped, and the apps prove it

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Chris Wedel

For all the talk about how boring smartphones have become, why hasn't the alternative taken off more? I'm talking about foldable phones. These devices aren't the new kids on the block they once were, as we're coming up on the seventh generation of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. Instead, I think folding phones are in more of a teenage phase. Hear me out. These unique marvels of technology are maturing to the point where the hardware is reliable, though not fully.
The Best Cheap Smart Gadgets CNET Editors Use In Their Own Homes

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Chris Wedel

Home Smart Home We've tested and kept these affordable smart home devices for control, convenience and plenty of savings. Why You Can Trust CNET 30+ Years of Experience 35 Product Reviewers 15k Sq. Feet of Lab Space CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.